Frank Ocean 'Blonde' Is Now Certified Platinum

Surpassing the success of ‘Channel Orange.’

Music
16,527 Hypes 9 Comments

Frank Ocean‘s Blonde has officially reached platinum status. The album, which feature popular tracks “Nikes” and “Nights” in addition to a feature from André 3000, was highly anticipated and teased via collaborations with artist Tom Sachs until its eventual release on August 20, 2016. Blond was also released independently alongside Stem, an independent music distributions and payments platform, instead of the usual music outlets. The album’s achievement was confirmed earlier in the month via R.I.A.A. producer Vegyn and follows the gold status Channel Orange reached back in 2013.

If you’re a fan of Frank Ocean, you can browse Tyler, the Creator‘s formerly private Instagram account which features unreleased imagery of Frank Ocean, Jaden Smith and additional gems.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' Black Friday Edition Vinyl Will Be Available at Coachella
Music

Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' Black Friday Edition Vinyl Will Be Available at Coachella

Releasing via an on-site record store.

Frank Ocean Drops T-Shirts, Posters and Reissued ‘Blonde’ Vinyl
Fashion

Frank Ocean Drops T-Shirts, Posters and Reissued ‘Blonde’ Vinyl

Jeremy Strong makes an unexpected appearance in the merch collection.

Frank Ocean Releases New Merch
Fashion

Frank Ocean Releases New Merch

The upcoming Coachella headliner adds new Blonded Radio pieces and LSD-themed items to his arsenal.


Is Frank Ocean Thinking About You?
Music 

Is Frank Ocean Thinking About You?

A dive into the artist’s reclusive behavior and how it’s affected the dynamic with his fans.

Best Art Drops: Felipe Pantone's Configurable Art, Cleon Peterson Prints & More
Art 

Best Art Drops: Felipe Pantone's Configurable Art, Cleon Peterson Prints & More

Including wire sculptures by Spenser Little.

Samsung Accidentally Leaked New Galaxy Watch
Watches

Samsung Accidentally Leaked New Galaxy Watch

Oops.

Nike Moon Racer to Land on Earth This August
Footwear

Nike Moon Racer to Land on Earth This August

Inspired by the Swoosh’s Moon Shoe from 1972.

A First Look at Yoon's Jewelry Collection for Dior SS19
Fashion

A First Look at Yoon's Jewelry Collection for Dior SS19

A closer peek at rings, belts and collaborative KAWS items

Xiaomi Introduces Mi A2 & Mi Lite Android Smartphones
Tech

Xiaomi Introduces Mi A2 & Mi Lite Android Smartphones

Releasing in over 40 European markets, including Spain.


'Deadpool 2' Director David Leitch in Talks to Helm 'Enter the Dragon' Remake
Entertainment

'Deadpool 2' Director David Leitch in Talks to Helm 'Enter the Dragon' Remake

The legend continues.

EXCLUSIVE: Mereba Takes a Ride in "Black Truck" Video
Music

EXCLUSIVE: Mereba Takes a Ride in "Black Truck" Video

Directed by Jalan and Jibril Durimel.

Pen & Paper: Lee Solo, Founder of Salem7
Fashion 

Pen & Paper: Lee Solo, Founder of Salem7

Presented by Zumiez
“A piece of my soul lives in all of my artworks.”

Watch Kanye West, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg Freestyle in ‘AWGE Dvd Vol. 3’
Music

Watch Kanye West, A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg Freestyle in ‘AWGE Dvd Vol. 3’

Skepta and Playboi Carti also make an appearance.

Cav Empt Delivers New FW18 Items
Fashion

Cav Empt Delivers New FW18 Items

The latest from Sk8thing and Toby Feltwell’s enigmatic label.

More ▾
 
Subscribe to our Newsletter

Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts, guides and more.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Looks like you’re using an ad-blocker

We charge advertisers instead of our readers. Support us by whitelisting our site.

Whitelist Us

How to Whitelist Us

screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Under “Pause on this site” click “Always”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlock Plus icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Block ads on – This website” switch off the toggle to turn it from blue to gray.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the AdBlocker Ultimate icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Switch off the toggle to turn it from “Enabled on this site” to “Disabled on this site”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the Ghostery icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the “Ad-Blocking” button at the bottom. It will turn gray and the text above will go from “ON” to “OFF”.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the UBlock Origin icon in the browser extension area in the upper right-hand corner.
  2. Click on the large blue power icon at the top.
  3. When it turns gray, click the refresh icon that has appeared next to it or click the button below to continue.
screenshot
  1. Click the icon of the ad-blocker extension installed on your browser.You’ll usually find this icon in the upper right-hand corner of your screen. You may have more than one ad-blocker installed.
  2. Follow the instructions for disabling the ad blocker on the site you’re viewing.You may have to select a menu option or click a button.
  3. Refresh the page or click the button below to continue.