June 15, 2006
RIAA Certifies Ringtones as Gold, Platinum
Rapper Rick Rosss received a plaque bearing a golden cell phone Wednesday when music industry officials honored 128 songs as the first batch of gold and platinum ringtones. Fox News reports.
"The ring tones are just another gateway to connecting with the kids and the fans," said Ross, whose award sported a shiny cell phone rather than the usual gold album. "That's just the next level."
Ross, whose first album comes out later this year, was cited for his best-selling single "Hustlin'."< He was joined in the ring(tone) of honor by big-name acts like the Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, 50 Cent, Kanye West and others.
In all, 84 acts were cited as gold winners, 40 platinum and four as multiplatinum by the RIAA. The awards are given based on downloads of the ringtones."
Photo above: Left to Right are: Rob Hyatt, Executive Director of Premium Content - Cingular / Paul Reddick, VP Business Development & Innovation - Sprint / Rick Ross, Def Jam recording artist (gold mastertone certification for Hustlin’) / Ted Casey, Head of Mobile Music - Verizon Wireless / Rio Caraeff, GM & VP Universal Music Mobile US / Scott Moody, Director of Content Services - Alltel
Related: - RIAA To Announce New Gold/Platinum Award For Ringtones
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