When you think about the success he’s had with singles, you have to wonder what made ‘Not Afraid’ his big seller instead of his more radio-friendly tracks, but as catchy as they were, none of them comes close to what those two have sold.Ĭontinue reading: Eminem Lands Second Diamond Single Award - A Look At His Biggest Singles The lead single from that same album ( Recovery) was the one to give Eminem the honor, as ‘Not Afraid’ just recently passed the ten million mark. Since then, it has gone on to sell over eleven million copies digitally. So, which were the ones to nab him the title? It shouldn’t come as a surprise when ‘Love The Way You Lie’ featuring Rihanna was the first Diamond track, because that song was absolutely everywhere when it was first released back in 2010.
Even though Eminem’s had his fair share of popular singles in his day, he’s not the first that comes to mind when you think of huge songs, is he?Įminem is the first artist to earn two Digital Diamond Single awards Also because he’s apparently the first ever to do it. It’s impressive mostly because “Diamond” in music certification means that something sold ten million, and ten million is kind of a lot. This is because he’s the first artist ever to receive two Digital Single Diamond Awards from the RIAA. Coupled with his video for “Started From The Bottom” which depicted him working in Canadian chain Shoppers Drug Mart and rapping in the snow, “Views From The 6” lies naturally within the same vein as his frequent Toronto shoutouts.Ĭontinue reading: Everything You Need To Know About Drake's 'Views From The 6'Īfter thirteen Grammy Awards, six number one albums, and a billion other accomplishments to his name, rapper Eminem is still going strong. Friend and fellow OVO Sound musician Jimmy Prime reportedly gave Toronto the nickname of “The 6” due to the codes’ common digit. Though theories abound about the vague title, one popular speculation as told by claims it as a reference to his hometown of Toronto, where the primary area codes are 416 and 647.
Drake is currently set to perform his sold-out OVO Fest in Toronto, Canada alongside Outkast and mystery guests, beginning August 3rd, after which he’ll move on to his international tour and then the studio.ĭrake, pictured here at the JUNO Awards, is up for another award - The Polaris Although he’s announced the album, according to Rolling Stone recording won’t begin until after his tour with Lil Wayne concludes on September 27th, 2014, and the album itself likely won’t drop until spring of next year. “ Views From The 6”, Drake’s fourth offering so far, will be released under the emerging OVO Sound, Drake’s own label. The world’s favorite Canadian rapper has announced another album. But which serious fan of The Spice Girls didn't love their whirlwind musical comedy Spice World? And who didn't enjoy Britney Spears' turn in the girls on tour comedy Crossroads?Ĭontinue reading: From Stages To Film Sets: Singers Who Have Traded Microphones For Acting Careers
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Of course, there are some popstars that are unlikely to ever find themselves in Oscar contention, such as Justin Bieber following his role in two episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation back in 2010, and Joss Stone's slightly more substantial TV role as Anne of Cleves in The Tudors. Justin Timberlake has made one of the most impressive transferences from stage to screen with exciting supporting roles in hits including The Social Network and the Coen brothers' Inside Llewyn Davis and taking the lead role opposite Mila Kunis in Friends With Benefits.ī eyoncé successfully combined both singing and acting in the musical drama, Dreamgirls, and also tried her hand at pure acting in everyone's favourite detective film, The Pink Panther and in American thriller, Obsessed. It seems if you can sing, you should be able to act with a whole host of super singers putting down their microphones and picking up a script instead.
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