RIAA Combo Platinum Single and Album Award for Silk album Lose Control and single "Freak Me". The album was released on Nov. 17, 1992 and both it and the single were certified Platinum by the RIAA on April 12, 1993, each for one million copies sold.
The debut album from the Atlanta R&B/New Jack Swing group included "Freak Me", which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as the plate in the award highlights. Other singles included "Happy Days" and "Girl U For Me". Keith Sweat, who produced and wrote some of the songs, also guested on vocals on several tracks. The album peaked at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. The group earned two Grammy award nominations in 1998 off the album's impact as well. The album would eventually be certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA in Sept. of 1995 for two million sold.*
Includes MusicGoldmine.com Letter Of Authenticity
Item Highlights:
- RIAA combo Platinum album & Platinum Single award with Billboard chart
- In VG to Excellent condition
- Award made in 1993
- Presented to radio industry executive
- All original
- Letter of provenance included
- Known as a RIAA "R hologram" award, they were made from 1990-97
- Award measures approx. 27" x 17”
- Great collectors item for any Silk fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum/Single combo award was manufactured in 1993 making it about 33 years old. It is presented to a former radio program director. Their name has been obscured only in the photos for privacy. A letter of provenance from the recipient will be provided with purchase. Provenance letter can be seen in images with executive's name obscured for privacy. Item buyer will receive a non-obscured copy of the letter.
This award is in VG to Excellent condition with only very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. It is all original with Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer sticker.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com