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|introduction = '''Welcome 2 America''' is the first full previously-unreleased studio album of [[Prince]] material to be released posthumously, and the tenth posthumous album release overall. Recorded in 2010, the album was tentatively planned for release in 2011, likely as a follow-up to [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]] and in conjunction with the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]], which ran from December 2010 to May 2011. The album was abandoned at the time for unknown reasons, however. If released at that time, it would have been [[Prince]]’s 36th full-length studio album. The posthumous release makes use of what’s believed to be the final configuration of the album. Contrary to some previous releases by [[The Prince Estate]], there was no technical necessity to do new mixes of the songs. | |introduction = '''Welcome 2 America''' is the first full previously-unreleased studio album of [[Prince]] material to be released posthumously, and the tenth posthumous album release overall. Recorded in 2010, the album was tentatively planned for release in 2011, likely as a follow-up to [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]] and in conjunction with the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]], which ran from December 2010 to May 2011. The album was abandoned at the time for unknown reasons, however. If released at that time, it would have been [[Prince]]’s 36th full-length studio album. The posthumous release makes use of what’s believed to be the final configuration of the album. Contrary to some previous releases by [[The Prince Estate]], there was no technical necessity to do new mixes of the songs. | ||
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[[Black Muse]] is assumed to have been recorded around the same time but it’s unclear if it was at any point slated for inclusion on the album. | [[Black Muse]] is assumed to have been recorded around the same time but it’s unclear if it was at any point slated for inclusion on the album. | ||
− | The released version was built from three reference CDs found by [[The Prince Estate]] in 2019, each containing different configurations of the album. [[Morris Hayes]] was commissioned to build the final tracklist from these three cds. The official version is similar to one of the | + | The released version was built from three reference CDs found by [[The Prince Estate]] in 2019, each containing different configurations of the album. [[Morris Hayes]] was commissioned to build the final tracklist from these three cds. The official version is similar to one of the configurations which also included [[Cause And Effect]]. It was decided not to retain this song for the final version because it was attached to the [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]] album ([[Prince]] quotes titles from this album in the lyrics). |
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The album was announced and available to pre-order on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 8|8 April, 2021]]. The title track, [[Welcome 2 America]], was made available on streaming and download platforms, and a 55-second promo video was made available to promote the set. The accompanying vinyl single, [[Single: Welcome 2 America|Welcome 2 America]] with an exclusive live b-side was also announced on the official website. [[Born 2 Die]] was also made available for download as a preview two months before the release of the album. A second teaser was made available through [[Hot Summer]], released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 22|22 July 2021]]. A 7" single of [[Single:_Hot_Summer|the song]] was included as a cover mount with the August 2021 edition of Rolling Stone magazine in Germany. | The album was announced and available to pre-order on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 8|8 April, 2021]]. The title track, [[Welcome 2 America]], was made available on streaming and download platforms, and a 55-second promo video was made available to promote the set. The accompanying vinyl single, [[Single: Welcome 2 America|Welcome 2 America]] with an exclusive live b-side was also announced on the official website. [[Born 2 Die]] was also made available for download as a preview two months before the release of the album. A second teaser was made available through [[Hot Summer]], released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 22|22 July 2021]]. A 7" single of [[Single:_Hot_Summer|the song]] was included as a cover mount with the August 2021 edition of Rolling Stone magazine in Germany. | ||
− | [[The Prince Estate]] and [http://www.thecurrent.org/ The Current] radio-station produced | + | [[The Prince Estate]] and [http://www.thecurrent.org/ The Current] radio-station produced a four-part podcast series, presented by Minneapolis Music journalist Andrea Swensson, [[Shelby J.]] and [[Morris Hayes]] titled “Prince: The Story of Welcome 2 America”. In this audio-documentary [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld], [[Chris Coleman]], [[Elisa Fiorillo]] and [[Liv Warfield]], among others, share stories about the making-of the album. |
<b>Charts</b> | <b>Charts</b> | ||
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The album entered [[Billboard Top R&B Albums]] at number 1 and at number 4 on the [[The Billboard 200]] chart. | The album entered [[Billboard Top R&B Albums]] at number 1 and at number 4 on the [[The Billboard 200]] chart. | ||
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*Dave Isaac – engineer on [[Born 2 Die]] | *Dave Isaac – engineer on [[Born 2 Die]] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Grundman Bernie Grundman] - mastering and audio enhancement | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Grundman Bernie Grundman] - mastering and audio enhancement | ||
− | + | *Archival Production / A&R: [[Kirk Johnson]], Michael Howe & Trevor Guy <br> | |
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− | Archival Production / A&R: [[Kirk Johnson]], Michael Howe & Trevor Guy <br> | + | |
*Art Direction & Design: Mathieu Bitton and Trevor Guy<br> | *Art Direction & Design: Mathieu Bitton and Trevor Guy<br> | ||
− | *Photography: Mike Ruiz, Kevin Mazur, Brian Ach, Randee St. Nicholas and Prince | + | * Editor (Archival Producer/Editor] – Duane Tudahl <br> |
− | <br> | + | *Photography: Mike Ruiz, Kevin Mazur, Brian Ach, [https://www.randeestnicholas.com/ Randee St. Nicholas] and [[Prince]]<br> |
+ | *Producer (Production) – Chris Reynolds <br> | ||
+ | *Additional Recording – James "Fluff" Harley <br> | ||
+ | * Music Mixer – Chris James <br> | ||
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− | '''Thanks to:'''Andrea Swensson, Angelina Capodanno, Angelo Schifano, Duane Tudahl, Gretchen Brennison, John Conroy, Kiran Sharma, President Nelson, Richard Alcock, Ryan Supple, Roald Bakker, Teri Eastwood Molls and Zach Hochkeppel <br> | + | '''Thanks to:''' Andrea Swensson, Angelina Capodanno, Angelo Schifano, Duane Tudahl, Gretchen Brennison, John Conroy, Kiran Sharma, President Nelson, Richard Alcock, Ryan Supple, Roald Bakker, Teri Eastwood Molls and Zach Hochkeppel <br> |
*'''Very Special Thanks to:''' Alfred Jackson (In Memoriam), John R. Nelson, Norrine P. Nelson, Omarr Baker, Sharon L. Nelson, Tyka, and all Prince Fams (and Fans) worldwide. | *'''Very Special Thanks to:''' Alfred Jackson (In Memoriam), John R. Nelson, Norrine P. Nelson, Omarr Baker, Sharon L. Nelson, Tyka, and all Prince Fams (and Fans) worldwide. | ||
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* The [https://www.legacyrecordings.com/2021/04/08/the-prince-estate-in-partnership-with-legacy-recordings-announce-welcome-2-america/ Sony Legacy press release] of the album reads: | * The [https://www.legacyrecordings.com/2021/04/08/the-prince-estate-in-partnership-with-legacy-recordings-announce-welcome-2-america/ Sony Legacy press release] of the album reads: | ||
:''The release of Welcome 2 America builds upon the partnership between The Prince Estate and Sony Music Entertainment that started in August of 2018. At that time, Sony began globally distributing the works of Prince released from 1995-2010, broadening its scope in January 2021 when the deal was expanded to include U.S. distribution on twelve non-soundtrack catalog albums featuring iconic music recorded by the Artist between 1978-1996.'' | :''The release of Welcome 2 America builds upon the partnership between The Prince Estate and Sony Music Entertainment that started in August of 2018. At that time, Sony began globally distributing the works of Prince released from 1995-2010, broadening its scope in January 2021 when the deal was expanded to include U.S. distribution on twelve non-soundtrack catalog albums featuring iconic music recorded by the Artist between 1978-1996.'' | ||
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:''The Deluxe Edition of Welcome 2 America combines the 2LP and CD versions of the album with a never before released Blu-Ray of Prince’s full April 28, 2011 performance at the Forum, part of the Welcome 2 America Tour’s historic 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles. The show is presented in stereo, 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos, and includes 24 tracks from across Prince’s career, from his biggest hits to fan favorites to ten rare covers. In addition, the deluxe edition features a 32 Page, 12x12 book, exclusive poster and an embossed vellum envelope of limited edition memorabilia all housed in a luxe, gold embossed package. Experienced as a complete package, the Deluxe Edition provides an immersive view of Prince’s creative genius during his spontaneous, energetic, and thought-provoking Welcome 2 America era.'' | :''The Deluxe Edition of Welcome 2 America combines the 2LP and CD versions of the album with a never before released Blu-Ray of Prince’s full April 28, 2011 performance at the Forum, part of the Welcome 2 America Tour’s historic 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles. The show is presented in stereo, 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos, and includes 24 tracks from across Prince’s career, from his biggest hits to fan favorites to ten rare covers. In addition, the deluxe edition features a 32 Page, 12x12 book, exclusive poster and an embossed vellum envelope of limited edition memorabilia all housed in a luxe, gold embossed package. Experienced as a complete package, the Deluxe Edition provides an immersive view of Prince’s creative genius during his spontaneous, energetic, and thought-provoking Welcome 2 America era.'' | ||
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: To be completed. | : To be completed. | ||
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