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|album name = Concrete Jungle | |album name = Concrete Jungle | ||
|album image = [[File:ConcreteJungle-album.jpg|200px]] | |album image = [[File:ConcreteJungle-album.jpg|200px]] | ||
− | |date = | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 19|19 December 2009]] |
|length = 52:59 | |length = 52:59 | ||
|label = Dredlix Records | |label = Dredlix Records | ||
− | |studios = | + | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA |
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|previous year = 2009 | |previous year = 2009 | ||
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|next album link = [[Album: Make Love Not War|Make Love Not War]] | |next album link = [[Album: Make Love Not War|Make Love Not War]] | ||
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− | |introduction = '''Concrete Jungle''' is | + | |introduction = '''Concrete Jungle''' is the eighth studio album by [[Rosie Gaines]] (after [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caring_(album) Caring] released in 1985, [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] in 1995, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(Rosie_Gaines_album) Arrival] in 1997, a 'lost album' from the eighties ''No Sweeter Love'' released in 2000, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Gave_Me_Freedom You Gave Me Freedom] in 2004, [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_My_World_(Rosie_Gaines_album) Welcome To My World] in 2006). '''Concrete Jungle''' was originally planned for release in 1993. It was listed to purchase online on [http://www.rosiegaines.com Rosie Gaines’ website] in March 2009, but eventually released digitally on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 19|19 December 2009]]. Many of the tracks had since been worked on further and released on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]], released in 1995. '''Concrete Jungle''' features three songs with writing and musical input by [[Prince]] - [[I Want U|I Want U (Inner City Blue)]], [[My Tender Heart]] and [[Hit U In The Socket]]. |
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+ | '''Sessions and compiling''' | ||
Work on a solo [[Rosie Gaines]] album began while she was still a member of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band, in 1990 ([[I Want U]] was first recorded in late 1989, before work on the album commenced). Work continued until September 1991, when she and [[Prince]] fell out regarding her solo career. She was contracted to [[Paisley Park Records]], however, and continued to work on the album without [[Prince]] following her departure from the band (after the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]). The album became known as '''Concrete Jungle'''. | Work on a solo [[Rosie Gaines]] album began while she was still a member of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band, in 1990 ([[I Want U]] was first recorded in late 1989, before work on the album commenced). Work continued until September 1991, when she and [[Prince]] fell out regarding her solo career. She was contracted to [[Paisley Park Records]], however, and continued to work on the album without [[Prince]] following her departure from the band (after the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]). The album became known as '''Concrete Jungle'''. | ||
− | After [[Paisley Park Records]] closed, [[Rosie Gaines]] worked on the album further, renamed it [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] and took it to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown Motown Records] (see that | + | After [[Paisley Park Records]] closed, [[Rosie Gaines]] worked on the album further (see [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]]), renamed it [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] and took it to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown Motown Records] (see that album’s entry for full details of its release). |
Tracks containing input by [[Prince]] which were recorded for potential inclusion on '''Concrete Jungle''' included [[Streetwalker]], [[In The Name Of Love]] (both of which remain unreleased), [[Hold Me]] (later released by [[Jevetta Steele]] and [[Pain]] (later released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]). Additionally, [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]] (a cover version of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] track from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_The_Wailers_album) Exodus], 1977) was originally recorded with musical contributions by [[Prince]], before being re-recorded without keeping [[Prince]] input limited to background vocals and released on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]. | Tracks containing input by [[Prince]] which were recorded for potential inclusion on '''Concrete Jungle''' included [[Streetwalker]], [[In The Name Of Love]] (both of which remain unreleased), [[Hold Me]] (later released by [[Jevetta Steele]] and [[Pain]] (later released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]). Additionally, [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]] (a cover version of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] track from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exodus_(Bob_Marley_%26_The_Wailers_album) Exodus], 1977) was originally recorded with musical contributions by [[Prince]], before being re-recorded without keeping [[Prince]] input limited to background vocals and released on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]. | ||
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[[I Want U|I Want U (Inner City Blue)]], [[My Tender Heart]] and [[Hit U In The Socket]], as released on '''Concrete Jungle''', are earlier versions of the recordings of the tracks than those included on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] and through the [[NPG Music Club]]. | [[I Want U|I Want U (Inner City Blue)]], [[My Tender Heart]] and [[Hit U In The Socket]], as released on '''Concrete Jungle''', are earlier versions of the recordings of the tracks than those included on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] and through the [[NPG Music Club]]. | ||
− | [[My Tender Heart]] was recorded in June 1990. [[Hit U In The Socket]] is an alternate version of the original 1991 recording (the original was available on [[Rosie Gaines]] | + | [[My Tender Heart]] was recorded in June 1990 (as [[My Tender Heart|My Tender Love]]). [[Hit U In The Socket]] is an alternate version of the original 1991 recording (the original was available on [[Rosie Gaines]]’ album [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] as [[Hit U In The Socket|In The Socket]]). [[I Want U|I Want U (Inner City Blue)]] is a remix of the 1992 re-recording of the track [[I Want U]], including elements of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gaye Marvin Gaye]’s tracks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_You_(Marvin_Gaye_song) I Want You] (from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_You_(Marvin_Gaye_album) I Want You], 1976, also released as a single) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_City_Blues_(Make_Me_Wanna_Holler) Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)] (from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What%27s_Going_On What’s Going On], 1971, also released as a single). |
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+ | When the album was planned for release in 1993, [[Single: My Tender Heart|My Tender Heart]] was planned as the album’s first single. Despite the track’s inclusion on the album [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]], however, the single was left unreleased. | ||
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− | + | '''Promotion''' | |
In 2009, [http://rosiegaines.com/ RosieGaines.com] advertized an option to pre-order CD copies of the album, but it appears that no orders were possible, and no CD copies of the album were produced, with a digital release pursued instead. | In 2009, [http://rosiegaines.com/ RosieGaines.com] advertized an option to pre-order CD copies of the album, but it appears that no orders were possible, and no CD copies of the album were produced, with a digital release pursued instead. | ||
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No singles were released to promote the album, and the album did not enter the iTunes charts. | No singles were released to promote the album, and the album did not enter the iTunes charts. | ||
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− | |tracklisting = No physical CD is known to exist, therefore the tracks below are listed from the iTunes | + | |tracklisting = No physical CD is known to exist, therefore the tracks below are listed from the iTunes digital download version. |
:<small>Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only:</small> | :<small>Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only:</small> | ||
− | # <b>[[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue)</b> (4:13) | + | # <b>[[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue)</b> (4:13) <sup>1</sup> |
# <b>Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)</b> | # <b>Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)</b> | ||
# <b>Ooh La La</b> | # <b>Ooh La La</b> | ||
− | # <b>[[My Tender Heart]]</b> (5:07) | + | # <b>[[My Tender Heart]]</b> (5:07) <sup>2</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Hit U In The Socket]]</b> (4:07) | + | # <b>[[Hit U In The Socket]]</b> (4:07) <sup>2</sup> |
# <b>Do What You Wanna Do</b> | # <b>Do What You Wanna Do</b> | ||
# <b>Concrete Jungle</b> | # <b>Concrete Jungle</b> | ||
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# <b>Play That Beat</b> | # <b>Play That Beat</b> | ||
|credits = | |credits = | ||
− | | * comment = < | + | | * comment = <sup>1</sup> Written by [[Rosie Gaines]] and [[Prince]]. Contains segments of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_You_(Marvin_Gaye_song) I Want You] (written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Ware Leon Ware] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_%22T-Boy%22_Ross Arthur "T-Boy" Ross]) and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_City_Blues_(Make_Me_Wanna_Holler) Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)] (written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gaye Marvin Gaye] & James Nyx, Jr.)<br> |
− | + | <sup>2</sup> Written by [[Rosie Gaines]] and [[Prince]]. | |
− | |other format = | + | |other format = |
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|musicians = [[Rosie Gaines]] - vocals, keyboards | |musicians = [[Rosie Gaines]] - vocals, keyboards | ||
− | * | + | *Ivan Dupee - keyboards on [[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue) |
+ | *Richard Patterson - bass guitar and drum programming on [[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue) | ||
+ | *C. Willis - lead guitar on [[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue) | ||
+ | *Alejo Poveda - percussion on [[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue) | ||
*[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[My Tender Heart]] | *[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[My Tender Heart]] | ||
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[My Tender Heart]] | *[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[My Tender Heart]] | ||
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*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[My Tender Heart]] | *[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[My Tender Heart]] | ||
*[[Prince]] - background vocals on [[My Tender Heart]], all instruments on [[Hit U In The Socket]] (assumed) | *[[Prince]] - background vocals on [[My Tender Heart]], all instruments on [[Hit U In The Socket]] (assumed) | ||
− | |production = | + | |production = Ivan Dupee - producer on [[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue) |
*[[Prince]] - producer on [[My Tender Heart]] and [[Hit U In The Socket]] (assumed) | *[[Prince]] - producer on [[My Tender Heart]] and [[Hit U In The Socket]] (assumed) | ||
*No other production credits available. | *No other production credits available. | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] | + | |item1 = [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]]<br>(Album) |
|image1 = [[File:Closerthanclose album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] | |image1 = [[File:Closerthanclose album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Closer Than Close]] | ||
− | |item2 = [[Single:_My_Tender_Heart|My Tender Heart]] | + | |item2 = [[Single:_My_Tender_Heart|My Tender Heart]]<br>(Unreleased single) |
− | |image2 = [[File: | + | |image2 = [[File:My_Tender_Heart_Single.jpg|60px|link=Single: My Tender Heart]] |
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|charts = | |charts = | ||
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|album promotion = None. | |album promotion = None. | ||
|trivia = A few other early configurations of the album are known to exist. See details above in the Alternative section. | |trivia = A few other early configurations of the album are known to exist. See details above in the Alternative section. | ||
+ | *Other songs were recorded by [[Rosie Gaines]] with [[Prince]] for her solo project from the early 90s were not retained for the albums released by [[Rosie Gaines|Gaines]] between 1995 and 2009. Among these tracks are:[[Exploding All Over Europe]] and [[Pain]] (released as a stand-alone single by [[Rosie Gaines|Gaines]] in 2005 and 2016 respectively, the latter was also released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]), [[T.R.O.U.B.L.E.]] (included in the [[Album: Essential Rosie|Essential Rosie]] compilation), [[Hold Me]] (released by [[Jevetta Steele]]), [[The Voice]] (released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples]), [[I Hear Your Voice]] (released by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_LaBelle Patti LaBelle]), [[1000 X’s & O’s|A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses]] and [[Extraordinary]] (later reclaimed by [[Prince]]), [[In The Name Of Love]] and [[Streetwalker]] (both unreleased). | ||
+ | *[[Rosie Gaines]]’ albums [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] (released in 1995), [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] (planned for 1994 and released in 2005) and [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] (planned for 1993 and released in 2009) were recorded around the same period (between 1990 and 1995 during her tenure with [[Prince]] as a band member or as a [[Paisley Park Records]] act, and the year following the closing of his label). All of the songs on [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] were already released on either [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] or [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]], although some versions may be different or have an alternate title. Two songs on [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] were already released on both [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] and [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] ("Do What You Wanna Do" and "Ooh La La"). Six other tracks were included on [[Album: Closer Than Close|Closer Than Close]] ("Concrete Jungle", "Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind", "Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)", "I Almost Lost You", [[I Want U]], [[My Tender Heart]]) and five others were released on [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] ([[Hit U In The Socket]]/[[Hit U In The Socket|In The Socket]], "In The Middle Of The Garden", "Jah Love"/"JAH Love", "Play That Beat", "The Bitch"/"B.I.T.C.H."). | ||
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{{Alternative| | {{Alternative| | ||
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# <b>Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind</b> | # <b>Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind</b> | ||
* '''<u>Unreleased 1993 configuration</u>''' | * '''<u>Unreleased 1993 configuration</u>''' | ||
− | : | + | :From an in-house tape (6 tracks only) |
# <b>[[I Want U]]</b> | # <b>[[I Want U]]</b> | ||
# <b>I Almost Lost You</b> | # <b>I Almost Lost You</b> | ||
# <b>Ooh La La</b> | # <b>Ooh La La</b> | ||
# <b>[[Hit U In The Socket|Hit You In The Socket]]</b> | # <b>[[Hit U In The Socket|Hit You In The Socket]]</b> | ||
− | # <b>[[My Tender Heart]]</b> (5:07) | + | # <b>[[My Tender Heart]]</b> (5:07) |
# <b>Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)</b> | # <b>Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)</b> | ||
* '''<u>1993 configuration</u>''' | * '''<u>1993 configuration</u>''' | ||
− | :The most similar version to that released in | + | :The most similar version to that released in 2009. Only the last track is different. |
− | # <b>[[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue)</b> (4:13) | + | # <b>[[I Want U]] (Inner City Blue)</b> (4:13) |
# <b>Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)</b> | # <b>Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along)</b> | ||
# <b>Ooh La La</b> | # <b>Ooh La La</b> | ||
− | # <b>[[My Tender Heart]]</b> (5:07) | + | # <b>[[My Tender Heart]]</b> (5:07) |
− | # <b>[[Hit U In The Socket]]</b> (4:07) | + | # <b>[[Hit U In The Socket]]</b> (4:07) |
# <b>Do What You Wanna Do</b> | # <b>Do What You Wanna Do</b> | ||
# <b>Concrete Jungle</b> | # <b>Concrete Jungle</b> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|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)]]'' | ||
− | |categories = [[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:2009]][[Category:Albums (Related Artists)]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]] |
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