RIAA Gold Album Award for the self-titled debut album from City High. Released on May 22, 2001, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 copies sold on Sept. 13, 2001.* Remember City High member Robbie Pardlo (1979-2025) with this award.
The trio's sole album included the Wyclef Jean-produced single "What Would You Do?", which topped the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart, reached #8 on the Hot 100, and #3 on the UK Singles chart, along with "Caramel (ft. Eve)", and "City High Anthem". The album peaked at #34 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, and charted in the UK, Canada, Australia and several other countries. "What Would You Do?" also picked up a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group in 2002.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Gold Album award
- In Excellent condition
- Made in 2001
- Presentation to recording studio
- All original with manufacturer sticker
- Known as a "RIAA bar hologram" award with a serial number, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures 17" x 21"
- Beautiful collectors item for any City High fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Gold Album award was manufactured in 2001 making it approximately 24 years old. It is presented to The Hit Factory® recording studio in New York City, and its' owner Ed Germano.
This award is in VG condition, with minor mars on the frame and plexiglass. It is all original with Ill Eagle Enterprises manufacturer sticker. The numbered sticker on the back of the award is an inventory number from the recording studio.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
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