RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Single Award for Brandy and Monica track "The Boy Is Mine". Released on May 5, 1998, it was certified 2x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for two million copies sold on July 29, 1998.*
The duet featuring R&B stars Brandy and Monica became a global hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and almost every other world chart. It also won a Grammy Award in 1999 for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and was nominated for Record of the Year and Best R&B Song. The track appeared on the second albums from both singers, both entitled Never Say Never.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Single award
- Award from 1998
- Presented to recording studio
- All original
- In VG condition
- Known as a RIAA "serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 13" x 17"
- Beautiful collectors item for any Brandy and/or Monica fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA 2x Multi-Platinum Single award was manufactured in 1998 making this award approximately 27 years old. It is presented to The Hit Factory® recording studio and its' owner, the late Ed Germano. The track was recorded at the studio.
The award is in VG condition with only minor wear on the plexiglass and frame. The award is all original complete 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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As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com
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