Word: platinum
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...early 2005, he was flying high—and not just because of all the chronic he was smoking. With the legendary Dr. Dre as executive producer and 50 Cent and Eminem as featured guests, The Game knew “The Documentary” would go platinum. It sold five million copies worldwide...
...years, two Grammy nominations and one much publicized beef later, The Game (born Jayceon Taylor) finds himself in the unfamiliar position of trying to sell an album that includes no Dre instrumentals or Fiddy hooks and, therefore, is not guaranteed platinum status. The cards are stacked against him, but that’s exactly how this former drug dealer from Compton, Calif. likes...
...reminisces about working with Dre on a record for the first album: “Remember when we got drunk to do ‘Start from Scratch’/ I told you you was like a father to me, I meant that/ Sitting here looking at my platinum plaques/ thinking what the fuck am I without a Dr. Dre track.” The truth is that he’s an exciting West Coast talent, but one with serious identity issues...
Without Dr. Dre’s platinum touch, The Game’s goal of moving 1 million units seems unattainable. But if “Doctor’s Advocate” sells well, don’t be surprised if on the third album The Game announces his ascension as a rap superstar by comparing himself to himself...
...schools Charlotte M. Klaar, College Consulting Services Number of Students: 30 Cost: $3,250 for package Pro Bono: 3-4 a year Web site: ccs4college.com Success: Not listed Nadine C. Warner, Admissions Consultants Number of Students: 10 for Nadine; 1,000 overall Cost: $125/hour or $2,975 for recommended Platinum package Pro Bono: None or on a personal basis Web site: admissionsconsultants.com Success: Not listed Michele A. Hernandez-Bayliss, Hernandez College Consulting Number of Students: 20 per class Cost: $26,000 for a junior package; $9,000 for application boot camp Pro Bono: works with KIPP Academy pro bono...