Ledisi has achieved a significant career milestone with her 2011 single “Pieces of Me” earning a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This recognition marks her first RIAA certification, symbolizing over 500,000 equivalent units sold. Co-written by Ledisi with producers Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, “Pieces of Me” became an anthem celebrating womanhood, reaching No. 2 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart.
The track, which also performed well on other charts, garnered Ledisi two Grammy nominations in 2012 for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance. The single is the most-streamed track from the ‘Pieces of Me’ album, with over 15.7 million streams on Spotify and 18 million views on YouTube.
Released on June 14, 2011, the ‘Pieces of Me’ album includes other notable tracks like “Stay Together” featuring Jaheim and “Bravo,” the latter also co-written by Kelly. The album peaked at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and reached No. 8 on the Billboard 200, marking Ledisi’s highest charting album to date. The album was later featured in Rated R&B’s “50 Best R&B Albums of the 2010s.”
Since the success of ‘Pieces of Me’, Ledisi has released five additional studio albums, including her latest, Good Life, which debuted on March 1, 2024. Describing this album, Ledisi highlighted its themes of joy, love, and resilience, offering listeners a reflection on life’s highs and lows.
‘Good Life’ features the chart-topping single “I Need To Know” and collaborations like “Perfect Stranger” with Kenny Lattimore. Most recently, Ledisi collaborated with Eric Benét on the song “Right Time” for his Duets project.
Ledisi’s journey through the music industry, marked by her dedication to authentic storytelling and powerful vocals, continues to resonate with fans, as evidenced by her latest achievements and ongoing projects. With her first RIAA certification under her belt, she continues to push boundaries and inspire with her music.
