In 1996, Apple’s debut album, Tidal , was released by Work Records and Columbia Records . The record was largely inspired by Apple’s recent breakup with her first boyfriend. It sold 2.7 million copies and was certified three times Platinum in the U.S. ” Criminal “, the third single, became a hit and reached the Top 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 . The song’s controversial Mark Romanek -directed music video played on MTV . Other singles from Tidal include ” Shadowboxer “, ” Sleep to Dream “, and “Never Is a Promise”. Apple accepted the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards for her song “Sleep to Dream”. In her acceptance speech she said:
Debut album Tidal released
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