Columbia Records award for Fugees album The Score and singles "Killing Me Softly" and "(Refugee Camp) Fu-Gee-La" celebrating 11 million copies sold. The Score was released on Feb. 13, 1996 and became an immediate success, topping the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and also charting highly in many other markets around the world, as depicted by the sales certifications shown on the numerous country flags inside the award.
This plaque celebrates the success of the album and two of its' singles, with the group's hip hop-infused cover of "Killing Me Softly", first made famous by Roberta Flack, winning a Grammy Award in 1997 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. In addition, the album won for Best Rap Album and was nominated for Album Of The Year.
The award is presented to Jerry Blair, who was at the time a record executive at Columbia Records. Blair played a key role in the success of artists including Aerosmith, Tony Bennett, C+C Music Factory, Cypress Hill, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel, Ricky Martin, Outkast, Will Smith and many others. The award is accompanied by a letter of provenance from Blair's son, who later took possession of his father's awards and memorabilia (see image of letter, son's name is redacted on image, buyer will receive unredacted copy).
This large and impressive award is in VG condition despite being about 30 years old with only minor mars, including some nicks on the frame and a small mar under the plexiglass over the presentation plate. It is all original with Ill Eagle manufacturer sticker, a company that also made RIAA awards. (Note: This is not a RIAA award).
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- Columbia Records award for Fugees album The Score and singles "Killing Me Softly" and "(Refugee Camp) Fu-Gee-La"
- In VG condition
- Award from around 1997
- Presented to record label executive
- Letter of provenance included
- Award measures approx. 42.5" x 25.5"
- Great collectors item for any Fugees or Lauryn Hill fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S. (great deal on this large award)
- International shipping available
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