RIAA Platinum Single Award for The Notorious B.I.G. track "One More Chance". Released on June 2, 1995, it was certified Platinum by the RIAA for one million copies sold on July 31, 1995.* Remember The Notorious B.I.G./Biggie Smalls (1972-1997) with this award.
"One More Chance" is a single off of Biggie's debut album Ready To Die. The most popular mix of the track includes guest appearances from his wife Faith Evans, Mary J. Blige and Puff Daddy. It topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts and hit #2 on the Hot 100. The song also charted in the UK and Canada, among other territories.
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Item Highlights:
- RIAA Platinum Single award
- In Excellent condition
- Award from 1998
- Presented to recording/mastering engineer
- Letter of provenance included
- All original
- Known as a RIAA "serial number hologram" award, they were made from 1998 to present
- Award measures approx. 17" x 21”
- Great and rare collectors item for any Notorious B.I.G. fan
- FREE insured shipping to continental U.S.
- International shipping available
Detailed Item Description: This RIAA Platinum Single award with Bad Boy Record logos was manufactured in 1998, making it approx. 27 years old. It is presented to Carlton Batts, who mastered the track and numerous other Notorious B.I.G. recordings, along with tracks and albums by Aaliyah, Big Daddy Kane, Eric B. & Rakim, Janet Jackson, and many others. A letter of provenance from the award recipient will be provided with purchase (see image).
This award is in Excellent condition with very, very minor mars on the plexiglass and frame. It is all original with Dejay Products manufacturer stickers.
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*RIAA sales data source: RIAA.com