Congrats the big homie Lupe on his triumph on reaching Gold status on his latest album, "The Cool". Reaching gold (500,000) is a big feat to accomplish in the time we are in now, so congrats Lupe.
" NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire - April 25, 2008) - “LUPE FIASCO’S THE COOL,” the chart-topping second album from 1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco, has been certified gold by the RIAA for sales exceeding 500,000. The critically acclaimed album — which features the hit singles, “Superstar (Feat. Matthew Santos)” and “Hip-Hop Saved My Life (Feat. Nikki Jean)” — debuted on Billboard’s “Top Rap Albums” chart at #1 upon its December 2007 release, and remained in the peak position for nine weeks.
In February, the Chicago-based MC earned his first-ever Grammy Award, bringing home the “Best Urban/Alternative Performance” trophy for last year’s smash, “Daydreamin’ (Feat. Jill Scott).” The track is now being featured in AT&T’s national “Celebrate Spring” ad campaign."
see, even lupe's surprised.
what more do we need to say besides listen. OKP premiered it, Lupe listened. .and spoke his mind.
