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− | |introduction = '''The Self Titled Album''' is the first studio album by Fonky Bald Heads, a group led by [[Kirk Johnson]], also featuring [[Kip Blackshire]] and [[Mike Scott]], who had all played regularly with [[Prince]] at around the time of this | + | |introduction = '''The Self Titled Album''' is the first studio album by Fonky Bald Heads, a group led by [[Kirk Johnson]], also featuring [[Kip Blackshire]] and [[Mike Scott]], who had all played regularly with [[Prince]] at around the time of this album’s recording and release. |
[[DVS]], who raps on the album, also features on [[Prince]]’s track [[The Daisy Chain]], released as a single in April 2001. | [[DVS]], who raps on the album, also features on [[Prince]]’s track [[The Daisy Chain]], released as a single in April 2001. | ||
− | The album contains one song co-written by [[Prince]] with [[Kirk Johnson]], titled [[Rowdy Mac]]. | + | The album contains one song co-written by [[Prince]] with [[Kirk Johnson]], titled [[Rowdy Mac]]. He offered to play the guitar solo on the song ''Under The Same Clouds'' (written by David Coleman, [[DVS]] and J. Isaac Moore), but was bothered by the word "Hate" in the song’s lyrics. After discussions, the group decided not to change the lyrics and [[Mike Scott]] who played the solo. [[Strike Up The Band]] was also written by [[Prince]] for [[DVS]] and [[Kip Blackshire]], probably for this album, but they rejected the track. |
The album did not receive a widespread commercial release and did not enter the charts. | The album did not receive a widespread commercial release and did not enter the charts. | ||
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*Fonky Bald Heads thancz: God for the talent and all his wonderful blessings. Families for their understanding and unconditional support. Prince and the NPG. KAJ Productions, Dudley D, Femi, Takumi, Eric, Fred, Griff, Morris, Domeko, Kip, Blackshire, LA, Kat, Deevo, Claudio Cueini, Tommy Lee, Chilly Dean, Toni McClary, Gregory M., and Mathieu Bitton | *Fonky Bald Heads thancz: God for the talent and all his wonderful blessings. Families for their understanding and unconditional support. Prince and the NPG. KAJ Productions, Dudley D, Femi, Takumi, Eric, Fred, Griff, Morris, Domeko, Kip, Blackshire, LA, Kat, Deevo, Claudio Cueini, Tommy Lee, Chilly Dean, Toni McClary, Gregory M., and Mathieu Bitton | ||
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− | |singles = *None, but '''Sex In My Bones''' was released as an mp3 download as part of the [[NPG_Music_Club_Year_One_Releases#NPGMC_Edition_.23_4|NPG Music Club Edition # 4]], six weeks prior to the | + | |singles = *None, but '''Sex In My Bones''' was released as an mp3 download as part of the [[NPG_Music_Club_Year_One_Releases#NPGMC_Edition_.23_4|NPG Music Club Edition # 4]], six weeks prior to the album’s release (a different version of [[Passin’ Your Name]] was also included on the [[NPG Ahdio Show 1|NPG Ahdio Show # 1]]). |
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|album promotion = Fonky Bald Heads were one of two opening acts for [[Prince]] on the [[Hit N Run Tour 00-01|Hit N Run Tour]] in Spring 2001, regularly playing tracks from the album. | |album promotion = Fonky Bald Heads were one of two opening acts for [[Prince]] on the [[Hit N Run Tour 00-01|Hit N Run Tour]] in Spring 2001, regularly playing tracks from the album. | ||
− | |trivia = | + | |trivia = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mötley Crüe Mötley Crüe] drummer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lee Tommy Lee] did the drum programming on the song ''Soundasame'', recorded in parts in his home-studio. |
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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)]]'' | ||
+ | * <b>Podcast</b>: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gk6cUjAz5c '''Dr, Funk Live 8.31.22 DVS Aka David Schwartz of The Fonky Baldheads!''' by ''Dr Funkenberry'' (YouTube: 1 September 2022)]. | ||
|categories = [[Category:1999]][[Category:Albums (Related Artists)]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]] | |categories = [[Category:1999]][[Category:Albums (Related Artists)]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]] | ||
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