Difference between revisions of "Album: Blankman"
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|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 9|9 August 1994]] | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 9|9 August 1994]] | ||
|length = 48:45 | |length = 48:45 | ||
| − | |label = Epic | + | |label = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_Soundtrax Epic Soundtrax] / [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Music Sony Music] |
|studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]] | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]] | ||
<!------ ALBUM CHRONOLOGY --------> | <!------ ALBUM CHRONOLOGY --------> | ||
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|next album link = [[Album: Pret A Porter|Prêt A Porter]] | |next album link = [[Album: Pret A Porter|Prêt A Porter]] | ||
<!-------ALBUM TEXT -------> | <!-------ALBUM TEXT -------> | ||
| − | |introduction = '''Blankman''' is the soundtrack album to the movie ''Blankman'', containing the song [[Super Hero]], by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]], written by [[Prince]]. Although the recording used of this track was from May-June 1994 (after [[Prince]] | + | |introduction = '''Blankman''' is the soundtrack album to the movie ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blankman Blankman]'', containing the song [[Super Hero]], by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]], written by [[Prince]]. |
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| + | '''Sessions and compiling''' | ||
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| + | Although the recording used of this track was from May-June 1994 (after [[Prince]]’s name change to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]), the track was originally written and recorded in 1992 and given to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire] for their [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]] album where the credits refer to him as [[Prince]]. A third version of the song was recorded later in 1994 and included on a December 1994 configuration of [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]]. This last version remain unreleased. | ||
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| + | '''Promotion''' | ||
The album produced one single, [[Single: Super Hero|Super Hero]], released on the same day as the album. The album did not enter the charts, however. | The album produced one single, [[Single: Super Hero|Super Hero]], released on the same day as the album. The album did not enter the charts, however. | ||
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|tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.<br>Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only:</small> | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.<br>Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only:</small> | ||
| − | # <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]] '' (5:01)<sup>1</sup> | + | # <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]]'' (5:01) <sup>1</sup> |
| − | # <b>Could It Be | + | # <b>Could It Be I’m Falling In Love</b> - ''II D Extreme'' |
# <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team'' | # <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team'' | ||
# <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait'' | # <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait'' | ||
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|content = <small>The MC format was released at same time as the CD.</small> | |content = <small>The MC format was released at same time as the CD.</small> | ||
*Side A: | *Side A: | ||
| − | # <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]] '' (5:01)<sup>1</sup> | + | # <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]]'' (5:01) <sup>1</sup> |
| − | # <b>Could It Be | + | # <b>Could It Be I’m Falling In Love</b> - ''II D Extreme'' |
# <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team'' | # <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team'' | ||
# <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait'' | # <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait'' | ||
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# <b>Talk Of The Town</b> - ''K-Dee'' | # <b>Talk Of The Town</b> - ''K-Dee'' | ||
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| − | |musicians = [[Jevetta Steele]] - vocals | + | |musicians = [[Sonny T.]] - vocals and bass guitar |
| + | *[[Jevetta Steele]] - vocals | ||
*[[Jearlyn Steele]] - vocals | *[[Jearlyn Steele]] - vocals | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[JD Steele]] - vocals |
*[[Fred Steele]] - vocals | *[[Fred Steele]] - vocals | ||
| + | *[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited) | ||
*[[Michael B.]] - drums | *[[Michael B.]] - drums | ||
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*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards | *[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards | ||
*[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards | *[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
| − | |item1 = | + | |item1 = [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]]<br>(Album) |
| − | |image1 = | + | |image1 = [[File:Millennium_album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Millennium]] |
|item2 = | |item2 = | ||
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|trivia = | |trivia = | ||
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
| − | |references =[[Book:_The_Vault| | + | |references =''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' |
* [http://www.discogs.com/Various-Blankman-Music-From-The-Motion-Picture/master/450766 Discog] | * [http://www.discogs.com/Various-Blankman-Music-From-The-Motion-Picture/master/450766 Discog] | ||
|categories = [[Category:1994]][[Category:Related Artists]][[Category:Compilation albums (Related Artists)]] | |categories = [[Category:1994]][[Category:Related Artists]][[Category:Compilation albums (Related Artists)]] | ||
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