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It was initially announced as an exclusive on the [[Tidal]] streaming platform where it was made available starting on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September 2015]], before the album was released on CD and download the following week as an intended surprise release not listed on retailers listings ahead of time, and released on a Monday, instead of the industry-standard Friday release day (word, however, leaked out in early September, when the CD appeared on Amazon.fr). | It was initially announced as an exclusive on the [[Tidal]] streaming platform where it was made available starting on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September 2015]], before the album was released on CD and download the following week as an intended surprise release not listed on retailers listings ahead of time, and released on a Monday, instead of the industry-standard Friday release day (word, however, leaked out in early September, when the CD appeared on Amazon.fr). | ||
| − | The album title suggests a connection with [[Prince]] | + | The album title suggests a connection with [[Prince]]’s various "hit n' run" one-off shows - a term he has used since the Spring 1986 series of short-notice shows prior to the [[Parade Tour]] - this is a studio album recorded and produced in similar fashion to his other recent work, however. |
The tracks themselves were recorded over an extensive period of time, so the title does not refer to a quick recording process either. | The tracks themselves were recorded over an extensive period of time, so the title does not refer to a quick recording process either. | ||
| − | Having been announced before its release, the title also | + | Having been announced before its release, the title also doesn’t reflect the album’s release strategy, although as noted above, the album was initially announced as a [[Tidal]] exclusive before a surprise CD and download release the following week. With very little in the way of promotion, "hit n' run" summarizes the wider release of the album. |
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Much of the album is believed to have been recorded in early-to-mid 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Some tracks were recorded earlier, however. | Much of the album is believed to have been recorded in early-to-mid 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Some tracks were recorded earlier, however. | ||
| − | [[1000 | + | [[1000 X’s & O’s]] was originally recorded as [[1000 X’s & O’s|A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses]] in late April or early May 1992 at [[Studios 301]], Sydney, Australia, with [[Rosie Gaines]] on lead vocals (during the same set of sessions as [[Goldnigga]], [[Deuce & A Quarter]], [[Goldie’s Parade]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Baby Doll]]). |
In late 1993 or early 1994 [[Rosie Gaines]]' vocals were replaced by [[Nona Gaye]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, and her version was intended for a planned project titled [[Album: MPLS (1994)|MPLS]], but this project remained unfinished. Around the same time, however, it was considered for inclusion on a proposed album by [[Nona Gaye]], but this was also left unfinished. | In late 1993 or early 1994 [[Rosie Gaines]]' vocals were replaced by [[Nona Gaye]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, and her version was intended for a planned project titled [[Album: MPLS (1994)|MPLS]], but this project remained unfinished. Around the same time, however, it was considered for inclusion on a proposed album by [[Nona Gaye]], but this was also left unfinished. | ||
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The version included here is thought to be a new recording from Autumn 2014, however. | The version included here is thought to be a new recording from Autumn 2014, however. | ||
| − | [[Fallinlove2nite]] was recorded in late 2013 for [[Prince]] | + | [[Fallinlove2nite]] was recorded in late 2013 for [[Prince]]’s appearance on the TV series [[Series: New Girl|New Girl]], with horn and string overdubs recorded in December 2013. |
[[Shut This Down]] is believed to have been recorded in Spring 2014. | [[Shut This Down]] is believed to have been recorded in Spring 2014. | ||
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Similarly, [[Mr. Nelson]] contains significant components of [[Clouds]], originally recorded in Spring or Summer 2014 and originally released on [[Album: Art Official Age|Art Official Age]], before additional work was done in 2014 or early 2015 to create the new track. | Similarly, [[Mr. Nelson]] contains significant components of [[Clouds]], originally recorded in Spring or Summer 2014 and originally released on [[Album: Art Official Age|Art Official Age]], before additional work was done in 2014 or early 2015 to create the new track. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Ain’t About To Stop]] and [[X’s Face]] were originally recorded in Summer 2014. [[Million $ Show]] was recorded in early 2015, with further work including editing and horn/string overdubs in July 2015. [[Like A Mack]] is believed to have been recorded at some point in early 2015, with remixing and rap overdubs by [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz] taking place in early July 2015. |
[[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]] were recorded on the same day in late June 2015. | [[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]] were recorded on the same day in late June 2015. | ||
| − | The album was played in full during a DJ set by [[Joshua Welton]] following [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]] | + | The album was played in full during a DJ set by [[Joshua Welton]] following [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]]’s private show celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month, hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in the East Room of The White House in Washington, D.C., on [[13 June 2015]], indicating that the album was complete in some form at that time. |
It seems, however, that additional work was done in late June, adding the newly-recorded [[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]], as well as the updated version of [[Million $ Show]], and perhaps other changes. | It seems, however, that additional work was done in late June, adding the newly-recorded [[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]], as well as the updated version of [[Million $ Show]], and perhaps other changes. | ||
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<b>Musicians input</b> | <b>Musicians input</b> | ||
| − | During the announcement of the album, [[Hannah Welton-Ford]] announced that the album was recorded solely by [[Prince]] and [[Joshua Welton]], indicating that the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band was not involved in the album. [[Donna Grantis]] appeared playing one solo on [[ | + | During the announcement of the album, [[Hannah Welton-Ford]] announced that the album was recorded solely by [[Prince]] and [[Joshua Welton]], indicating that the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band was not involved in the album. [[Donna Grantis]] appeared playing one solo on [[Ain’t About To Stop]] with [[3rdEyeGirl]] singing background vocals on the same track. |
| − | The album contains a few female guest vocalists. [[Judith Hill]] appears on [[Million $ Show]]. British singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Ora Rita Ora] appears on [[ | + | The album contains a few female guest vocalists. [[Judith Hill]] appears on [[Million $ Show]]. British singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Ora Rita Ora] appears on [[Ain’t About To Stop]], which was originally recorded for her own second album. Female rap duo [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz] (including Danielle Curiel, who had previously been hand-picked by [[Prince]] to direct the video for [[Video: Breakfast Can Wait|Breakfast Can Wait]]) appear on [[Like A Mack]]. |
British folk/soul singer/songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lianne_La_Havas Lianne La Havas] appears (sampled from [[Clouds]]) on [[Mr. Nelson]]. | British folk/soul singer/songwriter [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lianne_La_Havas Lianne La Havas] appears (sampled from [[Clouds]]) on [[Mr. Nelson]]. | ||
| − | Interestingly, American actress/singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zooey_Deschanel Zooey | + | Interestingly, American actress/singer [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zooey_Deschanel Zooey Deschanel’s] vocals from the single version of [[Fallinlove2nite]] were removed for the track’s inclusion on the album; perhaps because that version was closely tied to [[Prince]]’s appearance on the TV show [[Series: New Girl|New Girl]], on which [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zooey_Deschanel Deschanel] is the lead actress, and his appearance was 18 months prior to the album’s release. |
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Three singles from the album have been released to date. | Three singles from the album have been released to date. | ||
| − | *[[Single: Fallinlove2nite|Fallinlove2nite]] was released 18 months before the album (prior to the release of the two previous studio albums, in fact, with no album announced at the time of the | + | *[[Single: Fallinlove2nite|Fallinlove2nite]] was released 18 months before the album (prior to the release of the two previous studio albums, in fact, with no album announced at the time of the single’s release), although the version used on the single contained additional vocals by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zooey_Deschanel Zooey Deschanel] and was released close to [[Prince]]’s appearance on the TV show [[Series: New Girl|New Girl]], on which [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zooey_Deschanel Deschanel] is the lead actress. |
| − | *[[Single: Hardrocklover|Hardrocklover]] was released ten weeks before the | + | *[[Single: Hardrocklover|Hardrocklover]] was released ten weeks before the album’s release (although no album was announced at the time of the single’s release). |
| − | *[[Single:_This_Could_B_Us|This Could B Us]] was released two weeks prior to the | + | *[[Single:_This_Could_B_Us|This Could B Us]] was released two weeks prior to the album’s availability on [[Tidal]]. |
The [[Tidal]] release of the album was accompanied by a significant new presence by [[Prince]] on the platform, including the availability of many past albums that had been unavailable for a number of years - [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]], [[Album: C-Note|C Note]], [[Album: Xpectation|Xpectation]], [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]] and [[Album: The Slaughterhouse|The Slaughterhouse]], as well as a few unique video tracks, including the debut of [[Indifference]]. | The [[Tidal]] release of the album was accompanied by a significant new presence by [[Prince]] on the platform, including the availability of many past albums that had been unavailable for a number of years - [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]], [[Album: C-Note|C Note]], [[Album: Xpectation|Xpectation]], [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]] and [[Album: The Slaughterhouse|The Slaughterhouse]], as well as a few unique video tracks, including the debut of [[Indifference]]. | ||
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# <b>[[Million $ Show]]</b> (3:10) | # <b>[[Million $ Show]]</b> (3:10) | ||
# <b>[[Shut This Down]]</b> (3:03) | # <b>[[Shut This Down]]</b> (3:03) | ||
| − | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Ain’t About To Stop]]</b> (3:38) |
# <b>[[Like A Mack]]</b> (4:04) | # <b>[[Like A Mack]]</b> (4:04) | ||
# <b>[[This Could Be Us|This Could B Us]]</b> (4:11) | # <b>[[This Could Be Us|This Could B Us]]</b> (4:11) | ||
# <b>[[Fallinlove2nite]]</b> (3:12) | # <b>[[Fallinlove2nite]]</b> (3:12) | ||
| − | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[X’s Face]]</b> (2:38) |
# <b>[[Hardrocklover]]</b> (3:42) | # <b>[[Hardrocklover]]</b> (3:42) | ||
# <b>[[Mr. Nelson]]</b> (2:27) | # <b>[[Mr. Nelson]]</b> (2:27) | ||
| − | # <b>[[1000 | + | # <b>[[1000 X’s & O’s]]</b> (4:27) |
# <b>[[June]]</b> (3:21) | # <b>[[June]]</b> (3:21) | ||
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* [http://play.google.com/store/music/album/Prince_HITNRUN_Phase_One?id=Bb5umzx4r76dp3x6iv6d5fa3zbu '''Google Play''' (worldwide)] | * [http://play.google.com/store/music/album/Prince_HITNRUN_Phase_One?id=Bb5umzx4r76dp3x6iv6d5fa3zbu '''Google Play''' (worldwide)] | ||
|musicians = [[Prince]] - all vocals, bass, guitar, except where noted (assumed) | |musicians = [[Prince]] - all vocals, bass, guitar, except where noted (assumed) | ||
| − | *[[Joshua Welton]] - keyboards & drum programming, vocals on [[ | + | *[[Joshua Welton]] - keyboards & drum programming, vocals on [[X’s Face]] |
*[[Judith Hill]] - co-lead vocals on [[Million $ Show]] | *[[Judith Hill]] - co-lead vocals on [[Million $ Show]] | ||
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone on [[Million $ Show]] and [[Fallinlove2nite]] | *[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone on [[Million $ Show]] and [[Fallinlove2nite]] | ||
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*[[Kathy Jensen]] - baritone sax on [[Million $ Show]] and [[Fallinlove2nite]] | *[[Kathy Jensen]] - baritone sax on [[Million $ Show]] and [[Fallinlove2nite]] | ||
*[http://stringenius.com/ Stringenius] - strings on [[Million $ Show]] and [[Fallinlove2nite]] | *[http://stringenius.com/ Stringenius] - strings on [[Million $ Show]] and [[Fallinlove2nite]] | ||
| − | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Ora Rita Ora] - vocals on [[ | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Ora Rita Ora] - vocals on [[Ain’t About To Stop]] |
*Charli Curiel- rap (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]) on [[Like A Mack]] | *Charli Curiel- rap (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]) on [[Like A Mack]] | ||
*Danielle Curiel - vocals (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]) on [[Like A Mack]] | *Danielle Curiel - vocals (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]) on [[Like A Mack]] | ||
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*[[Lynn Grissett]] - trumpet on [[Like A Mack]] (as part of [[NPG Hornz]]) | *[[Lynn Grissett]] - trumpet on [[Like A Mack]] (as part of [[NPG Hornz]]) | ||
*[[Joey Rayfield]] - trombone on [[Like A Mack]] (as part of [[NPG Hornz]]) | *[[Joey Rayfield]] - trombone on [[Like A Mack]] (as part of [[NPG Hornz]]) | ||
| − | *[[Donna Grantis]] - guitar solo and background vocals on [[ | + | *[[Donna Grantis]] - guitar solo and background vocals on [[Ain’t About To Stop]], as part of [[3rdEyeGirl]]) |
| − | *[[Hannah Ford]] - background vocals on [[ | + | *[[Hannah Ford]] - background vocals on [[Ain’t About To Stop]], as part of [[3rdEyeGirl]]) |
| − | *[[Ida Nielsen]] - background vocals on [[ | + | *[[Ida Nielsen]] - background vocals on [[Ain’t About To Stop]], as part of [[3rdEyeGirl]]) |
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lianne_La_Havas Lianne La Havas] - lead vocals on [[Mr. Nelson]] (sampled from [[Clouds]]) | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lianne_La_Havas Lianne La Havas] - lead vocals on [[Mr. Nelson]] (sampled from [[Clouds]]) | ||
|production = [[Prince]] - co-producer, co-arranger, mixer | |production = [[Prince]] - co-producer, co-arranger, mixer | ||
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|album promotion = The album was first announced during an interview by [[Hannah Welton-Ford]] on BBC 6music on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 24|24 July 2015]]. An article on the [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33649080 BBC News Entertainment & Arts] website followed the same day. | |album promotion = The album was first announced during an interview by [[Hannah Welton-Ford]] on BBC 6music on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 24|24 July 2015]]. An article on the [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33649080 BBC News Entertainment & Arts] website followed the same day. | ||
*Another interview by the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band with BBC 6music DJ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072kvv Liz Kershaw] was announced for the following day to discuss the album further, but this was then postponed to either 8 or 15 August 2015 (this did not end up taking place). | *Another interview by the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band with BBC 6music DJ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072kvv Liz Kershaw] was announced for the following day to discuss the album further, but this was then postponed to either 8 or 15 August 2015 (this did not end up taking place). | ||
| − | *In the two weeks prior to the | + | *In the two weeks prior to the album’s availability on [[Tidal]], several newspapers and music websites ran interviews with [[Joshua Welton]], which were held at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. [[Prince]] dropped in briefly during each interview. Curiously, reporters were asked not to name any tracks on the album other than those already confirmed at the time ([[Hardrocklover]], [[This Could B Us]] and [[1000 X’s & O’s]]. |
| − | |references = [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33649080 ''' | + | |references = [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33649080 '''Prince’s band 3rdEyeGirl confirm new album for 2015''' (BBC: 24 July 2015)] |
*[http://www.factmag.com/2015/08/07/prince-new-album-hitnrun-tidal-exclusive/ '''Prince’s new album HITNRUN will be a Tidal exclusive''' ''by FACT Team'' (FactMag: 7 August 2015)] | *[http://www.factmag.com/2015/08/07/prince-new-album-hitnrun-tidal-exclusive/ '''Prince’s new album HITNRUN will be a Tidal exclusive''' ''by FACT Team'' (FactMag: 7 August 2015)] | ||
*[http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B014RPCV82?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_Sy95vb04A5H2T '''Amazon.fr''': ''Hitnrun CD preorder''] | *[http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B014RPCV82?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_Sy95vb04A5H2T '''Amazon.fr''': ''Hitnrun CD preorder''] | ||
| − | *[http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34126942 '''HITNRUN: Behind the scenes of | + | *[http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34126942 '''HITNRUN: Behind the scenes of Prince’s new album''' ''''by Mark Savage'' (BBC: 3 September 2015] |
|categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]] | |categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]] | ||
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