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Frank Ocean’s Album “Blond” is Officially Certified Platinum

Frank Ocean’s two-year-old album has now passed one million sales.

Looks like Frank Ocean‘s due for a late celebration.

The artist’s 2016 album, Blond recently passed one million sales and is now certified platinum.

R.I.A.A. producer Vegyn, who played in Ocean’s live band and worked on the album, shared the news on Twitter Tuesday morning.

Blond was released on August 20, 2016 as an Apple Music exclusive, and followed the August 19th release of his visual album Endless.

Ocean’s been involved in a legal battle with producer Om’Mas over songwriting credits on the album.

READ: Frank Ocean Sued by Producer Om’Mas Keith Over ‘Blonde’ Royalties

Ocean’s previous album, Channel Orange, was certified gold in 2013.

Ivie Ani

Ivie is a Nigerian-American, native New Yorker, and journalist covering culture. Usually on-air, on deadline, and on point. @ivieani

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