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Radio Starmaker Fund Annual Report
2017 / 2018
Sales Certifications
Success Fact: Fortunate Ones
Support from the Radio Starmaker Fund enabled Fortunate Ones to build momentum in advance of their sophomore release Hold Fast, touring extensively across North America supporting Alan Doyle. Further support is now helping them capitalize on the success of that tour as they embark on their own cross Canada headline album release tour.
Exposure to large audiences during the critical campaign launch period has increased Fortunate Ones' visibility. A pre-order campaign was active throughout, inviting fans to be a part of the record release and celebrating the band's Newfoundland roots with exclusive packages.
Singles released so far have immediately gained traction at radio. The title track “Hold Fast” reached #1 on the CBC Music Top 20, spending 10 weeks on the chart. The single “Northern Star” spent eight weeks on the chart, peaking at #3 and resulting in Fortunate Ones' music spending 18 weeks in the Top 20.
Katie Phillips
Market Monkeys
| Artist | Date | Album/Single | Certification | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Strumbellas | September 2017 | Hope | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Jessie Reyez | September 2017 | “Figures” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| The Washboard Union | September 2017 | “Shot of Glory” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| James Barker Band | September 2017 | “Chills” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| James Barker Band | September 2017 | “Lawn Chair Lazy” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Ria Mae | October 2017 | “Ooh Love” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Tim Hicks | October 2017 | “Stompin' Ground” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Daniel Caesar | October 2017 | “Get You” feat. Kali Uchis | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Coleman Hell | October 2017 | Summerland | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Bahamas | November 2017 | Barchords | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Bahamas | November 2017 | “Lost in the Light” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Gord Bamford | November 2017 | Is It Friday Yet? | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Gord Bamford | November 2017 | Country Junkie | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Gord Bamford | November 2017 | “When Your Lips Are Close” | Platinum Single | 80,000 |
| Gord Bamford | November 2017 | “Don't Let Her Be Gone” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Gord Bamford | November 2017 | “Drinkin' Buddy” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Virginia To Vegas | November 2017 | “Selfish” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Jazz Cartier | November 2017 | “Tempted” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Jessie Reyez | November 2017 | “Figures” | Platinum Single | 80,000 |
| Dean Brody | December 2017 | “Time” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Dean Brody | December 2017 | “Beautiful Freakshow” feat. Shevy Price | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Ria Mae | December 2017 | “Bend” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Allan Rayman | December 2017 | “13” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Arkells | January 2018 | “Knocking at the Door” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Arkells | January 2018 | Jackson Square | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Arkells | January 2018 | Michigan Left | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Virginia To Vegas | January 2018 | “Lights Out” | Platinum Single | 80,000 |
| Shawn Hook | January 2018 | “Sound of Your Heart” | Double Platinum Single | 160,000 |
| Brett Kissel | February 2018 | “Cool With That” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Coleman Hell | February 2018 | “Fireproof” | Double Platinum Single | 160,000 |
| Charlotte Cardin | March 2018 | “Main Girl” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Charlotte Cardin | March 2018 | Main Girl EP | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| KILLY | March 2018 | “Killamonjaro” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| James Barker Band | March 2018 | “Just Sayin'” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Tyler Shaw | April 2018 | “Wicked” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Bulow | April 2018 | “Not A Love Song” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| The Glorious Sons | April 2018 | “Everything Is Alright” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Scott Helman | April 2018 | “PDA” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Aaron Goodvin | April 2018 | “Lonely Drum” | Platinum Single | 80,000 |
| Charlotte Cardin | May 2018 | Big Boy EP | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Arkells | May 2018 | Morning Report | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Matt Holubowski | May 2018 | Solitudes | Gold Album | 40,000 |
| Bulow | June 2018 | “Not A Love Song” | Platinum Single | 80,000 |
| Chad Brownlee | June 2018 | “Somethin' We Shouldn't Do” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| KILLY | July 2018 | “Distance” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| James Barker Band | July 2018 | “It's Working” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Daniel Caesar | August 2018 | “Get You” feat. Kali Uchis | Platinum Single | 80,000 |
| Jessie Reyez | August 2018 | “Figures” | Double Platinum Single | 160,000 |
| The Reklaws | August 2018 | “Long Live the Night” | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Daniel Caesar | August 2018 | “Best Part” feat. H.E.R. | Gold Single | 40,000 |
| Daniel Caesar | August 2018 | “Best Part” feat. H.E.R. | Platinum Single | 80,000 |