“Chanel” certified RIAA platinum

The Recording Industry Association of America has awarded Frank Ocean a platinum plaque for his 2017 single “Chanel” after selling one million song units. The song debuted on March 10, 2017, as the first song released by Ocean’s first independent record label, Blonded. It now represents Ocean’s third RIAA platinum record, after his 2011 single “Novacane” and 2016 album Blonde.

Both the gold and platinum certifications for “Chanel” arrived on the same day, indicating that the single surpassed the half-million-unit threshold for gold at an unknown earlier date.

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

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“Chanel” certified RIAA platinum
“Chanel” certified RIAA platinum

The Recording Industry Association of America awarded Frank Ocean a platinum plaque for his 2017 single “Chanel” after selling one million units. It debuted as the first song released by Ocean’s first independent record label, Blonded, and now represents Ocean’s third RIAA platinum record, after his 2011 single “Novacane” and 2016 album Blonde.

‘Blonde’ certified RIAA platinum
‘Blonde’ certified RIAA platinum

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

“Novacane” certified RIAA platinum, along with three gold Frank Ocean singles
“Novacane” certified RIAA platinum, along with three gold Frank Ocean singles

The Recording Industry Association of America awarded Frank Ocean a platinum plaque for his 2011 single “Novacane” after selling one million units. The platinum record arrives alongside three gold certifications for Ocean’s 2012 singles “Lost,” “Pyramids,” and “Super Rich Kids,” each of which sold half a million units.

‘Channel Orange’ certified RIAA gold
‘Channel Orange’ certified RIAA gold

Frank Ocean’s debut studio album has sold over half a million RIAA-certified units since its release six months ago. It is Ocean’s second gold plaque to date, following the album’s lead single, “Thinkin Bout You,” certified in December 2012.

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“Chanel” certified RIAA platinum
“Chanel” certified RIAA platinum

The Recording Industry Association of America awarded Frank Ocean a platinum plaque for his 2017 single “Chanel” after selling one million units. It debuted as the first song released by Ocean’s first independent record label, Blonded, and now represents Ocean’s third RIAA platinum record, after his 2011 single “Novacane” and 2016 album Blonde.

Frank Dukes talks “Chanel” and working with Frank Ocean on Zane Lowe
Frank Dukes talks “Chanel” and working with Frank Ocean on Zane Lowe

Producer and beat-maker Frank Dukes sat down with Zane Lowe this afternoon to discuss his exciting young career, including his work on the Blonded Radio singles “Chanel,” “Biking,” and “Lens.”

Barack Obama includes “Chanel” in his 2017 playlist
Barack Obama includes “Chanel” in his 2017 playlist

Despite returning to a civilian lifestyle, he has continued that tradition and shared some of his favorite songs of this year.

‘Genius’ community ranks “Chanel” #2 song of 2017
‘Genius’ community ranks “Chanel” #2 song of 2017

Ocean’s lead Blonded single “Chanel” has been ranking in the top spots across the web’s most reputable hip-hop resources, and the Genius community agrees that it’s a killer track that deserves to be remembered.

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Pitchfork Contributing Editor Jayson Greene lays out the case for why Frank was able to win 2017 without releasing an album.

Frank Ocean grabs four spots in ‘Complex’ list of 2017’s best songs
Frank Ocean grabs four spots in ‘Complex’ list of 2017’s best songs

Complex dropped their “Best Songs of 2017” list today. Of the 50 tracks that make up the list, Frank grabbed 3 slots for himself and shared one more as a featured artist.

“Chanel” takes second best on ‘Pigeons & Planes’ best of 2017 list
“Chanel” takes second best on ‘Pigeons & Planes’ best of 2017 list

Pigeons & Planes has released their list of 2017’s top songs. “Chanel” takes #2 in the countdown.

Chanel uses Frank Ocean’s lyrics in new Instagram adverts
Chanel uses Frank Ocean’s lyrics in new Instagram adverts

The French fashion house “sees on both sides like Frank” in two posts that reference his latest single, eponymously titled “Chanel.”

Frank Ocean posts alternate artwork for “Chanel”
Frank Ocean posts alternate artwork for “Chanel”

Ocean shared the cover, designed by Kevin McCaughey, on Tumblr after the single premiered during the second episode of Blonded Radio, alongside a remix featuring A$AP Rocky. The artwork features an image of a faux-rocket launch at the eponymous brand’s fashion show in Paris on March 7.

“blonded 002” premieres new single “Chanel”
“blonded 002” premieres new single “Chanel”

The second episode of Blonded Radio debuts a new track called “Chanel,” alongside a remix featuring A$AP Rocky.

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Math proves Frank Ocean is 21st century’s most influential artist
Math proves Frank Ocean is 21st century’s most influential artist

An undergraduate trio from the College of William & Mary beat over 16,000 teams at an international mathematics contest by designing a quantitative way to evaluate any musician’s influence in both their own and other genres. The award-winning model ranked Frank Ocean above all his peers in this millennium.

“Chanel” certified RIAA platinum
“Chanel” certified RIAA platinum

The Recording Industry Association of America awarded Frank Ocean a platinum plaque for his 2017 single “Chanel” after selling one million units. It debuted as the first song released by Ocean’s first independent record label, Blonded, and now represents Ocean’s third RIAA platinum record, after his 2011 single “Novacane” and 2016 album Blonde.

‘Blonde’ certified RIAA platinum
‘Blonde’ certified RIAA platinum

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

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Frank Ocean presents Spotify Legendary Genius award to Rick Rubin
Frank Ocean presents Spotify Legendary Genius award to Rick Rubin

At the 2017 Spotify Secret Genius Awards, Frank Ocean presented Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin with the Legendary Genius Award. 

“Novacane” certified RIAA platinum, along with three gold Frank Ocean singles
“Novacane” certified RIAA platinum, along with three gold Frank Ocean singles

The Recording Industry Association of America awarded Frank Ocean a platinum plaque for his 2011 single “Novacane” after selling one million units. The platinum record arrives alongside three gold certifications for Ocean’s 2012 singles “Lost,” “Pyramids,” and “Super Rich Kids,” each of which sold half a million units.

Frank Ocean talks life-changing moments with ‘Today’
Frank Ocean talks life-changing moments with ‘Today’

Today’s Matt Lauer sat down with some of this year’s “Time 100” honorees, including actress Amy Poehler, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, and singer Frank Ocean, to talk about the moments that changed their lives and more.

Frank Ocean honored in “Time 100” list of world’s most influential people
Frank Ocean honored in “Time 100” list of world’s most influential people

Time named Ocean in its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. John Legend wrote a blurb about him for a special issue of the magazine.

‘Channel Orange’ certified RIAA gold
‘Channel Orange’ certified RIAA gold

Frank Ocean’s debut studio album has sold over half a million RIAA-certified units since its release six months ago. It is Ocean’s second gold plaque to date, following the album’s lead single, “Thinkin Bout You,” certified in December 2012.

Frank Ocean, Nabil Elderkin send thanks to UK Music Video Awards
Frank Ocean, Nabil Elderkin send thanks to UK Music Video Awards

Their video for "Novacane" was a hit.

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Frank Ocean places second in BBC ‘Sound of 2012’

"Christopher Francis Ocean is set to finally establish himself as a solo artist of Worldwide acclaim in 2012.

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