‘Blonde’ certified RIAA platinum

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified Frank Ocean’s 2016 album Blonde platinum. This means over 1 million units of the album have been sold since its release nearly two years ago.

Blonde joins singles “Novacane” and “Thinkin Bout You” in the distinction. Ocean’s 2012 album Channel Orange remains certified gold.

Check out all of Frank Ocean’s present and future RIAA certifications at riaa.com.

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Blonde joins singles “Novacane” and “Thinkin Bout You” in the distinction. Channel Orange remains certified gold.

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