Difference between revisions of "2 Nigs United 4 West Compton"
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|first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 22|22 November 1994]] - [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']] album | |first released = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 22|22 November 1994]] - [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']] album | ||
|album(s) = [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']]<br> | |album(s) = [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']]<br> | ||
| − | [[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It | + | [[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over]] |
|writer(s) = [[Prince]] | |writer(s) = [[Prince]] | ||
|producer(s) = [[Prince]] | |producer(s) = [[Prince]] | ||
|previous song = [[1+1+1 Is 3]] | |previous song = [[1+1+1 Is 3]] | ||
|next song = [[2 The Wire (Creamy Instrumental)]] | |next song = [[2 The Wire (Creamy Instrumental)]] | ||
| − | |introduction = '''2 Nigs United 4 West Compton''' is the seventh song on [[Prince]] | + | |introduction = '''2 Nigs United 4 West Compton''' is the seventh song on [[Prince]]’s sixteenth album [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']] (originally planned for release as his tenth album, albeit with no artist credit). |
| − | In 2002, a live version (almost completely different from the original) was included as the fourth track on the live release [[Album: One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It | + | In 2002, a live version (almost completely different from the original) was included as the fourth track on the live release [[Album: One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over]]. |
| − | Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 9|9 December 1986]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (two days after [[Bob George]] and [[ | + | Basic tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 9|9 December 1986]] at [[Sunset Sound]] in Hollywood, California (two days after [[Bob George]] and [[Walkin’ In Glory]], the day before [[Le Grind]]). |
The track, along with [[Bob George]] and [[Le Grind]], was recorded for a birthday party [[Prince]] was hosting for [[Sheila E.]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 11|11 December 1986]]. | The track, along with [[Bob George]] and [[Le Grind]], was recorded for a birthday party [[Prince]] was hosting for [[Sheila E.]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 11|11 December 1986]]. | ||
| − | As the | + | As the song’s original recording predates [[Cat]] starting to work with [[Prince]], it is assumed that her voice in the intro, as well as the male voices (likely those of [[Greg Brooks]] and [[Wally Safford]]) were recorded later, likely in an October 1987 session when [[Prince]] finished off work on what was to be [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']]. |
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|1= '''2 Nigs United 4 West Compton''' | |1= '''2 Nigs United 4 West Compton''' | ||
|2= 6:14 | |2= 6:14 | ||
| − | |3= [[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It | + | |3= [[Album:_One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over]] |
|4= Live | |4= Live | ||
|5= [[20_April 2002-am|20 April 2002 (a.m.), The Highlands Hollywood, Hollywood, CA, USA]] | |5= [[20_April 2002-am|20 April 2002 (a.m.), The Highlands Hollywood, Hollywood, CA, USA]] | ||
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|sampled in = | |sampled in = | ||
| − | |first live appearance = [[23 May 1987|23 May 1987: Olympiahalle, Munich, (West) Germany]] <small>(interpolation in [[ | + | |first live appearance = [[23 May 1987|23 May 1987: Olympiahalle, Munich, (West) Germany]] <small>(interpolation in [[It’s Gonna Be A Beautiful Night]])</small>; [[20_April 2002-am|20 April 2002 (a.m.): The Highlands Hollywood, Hollywood, CA, USA]] |
|performed regularly on = none | |performed regularly on = none | ||
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2002|2002]] | |performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2002|2002]] | ||
| − | |trivia = Other than the similarity in name, this track is unrelated to the unreleased track [[3 Nigs | + | |trivia = Other than the similarity in name, this track is unrelated to the unreleased track [[3 Nigs Watchin’ A Kung Fu Movie]]. |
|see also = [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']] album | |see also = [[Album: The Black Album|''"The Black Album"'']] album | ||
|references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' | ||
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