The legendary rapper has achieved this feat within merely five days of the album’s release – receiving a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) – making it one of the fastest platinum-certified album of the year.
4:44 has been released for online streaming on Tidal before it actually hits the shelves. However, the actual numbers in sales are not out yet, it shouldn’t come as a surprise if the LP debuts with the biggest numbers of 2017.
Produced under Jay Z’s 2008-founded label, Roc Nation, the album features collaborations with Frank Ocean, Damian Marley, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s mother, Gloria Carter
RIAA chairman Cary Sherman congratulated the 47 year old award-winning MC with the following message:“Props to JAY, he’s done it again! Another Platinum album adds to an already iconic career.”
Congratulations to Mr. Carter! Going by the first listen of the album – this one is sure to go down in history as one of his best works!