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| − | |introduction = '''MPLS''', by [[Minneapolis]], is the first track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists), and, later in 1994, [[Single: MPLS|MPLS]] was available as a limited edition single, available from [[The New Power Generation Store]] and the phone service [[1-800 New Funk]] only. A reprise of the song is also included as the | + | |introduction = '''MPLS''', by [[Minneapolis]], is the first track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists), and, later in 1994, [[Single: MPLS|MPLS]] was available as a limited edition single, available from [[The New Power Generation Store]] and the phone service [[1-800 New Funk]] only. A reprise of the song is also included as the album’s eleventh and final track. The song is credited to [[Sonny T.]] on the album but is registered at the ASCAP as having been written solely by [[Prince]]. |
| − | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in late 1989 - early 1990 with lead vocals by [[Jana Anderson]] (as "Jana Jade"). The track was worked on further in August 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with [[Sonny T.]] adding co-lead vocals. [[The Steeles]] are also heard in the song (crediting themselves: '' | + | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in late 1989 - early 1990 with lead vocals by [[Jana Anderson]] (as "Jana Jade"). The track was worked on further in August 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with [[Sonny T.]] adding co-lead vocals. [[The Steeles]] are also heard in the song (crediting themselves: ''We’re the S-T-E-E-L-E-S''). The track was intended for a planned project titled [[Album: MPLS (1994)|MPLS]], but this project remained unfinished. |
| − | Confusingly, the track is mis-credited on the album as "Minneapolis" by "MPLS" - as clearly heard in the | + | Confusingly, the track is mis-credited on the album as "Minneapolis" by "MPLS" - as clearly heard in the song’s lyrics, however, the band is named [[Minneapolis]]. |
|recording info = | |recording info = | ||
{{RecordingLine| | {{RecordingLine| | ||
|date = Late 1989 - early 1990 | |date = Late 1989 - early 1990 | ||
|studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
| − | |additional info = | + | |additional info = Tracking |
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*[[JD Steele]] - background vocals | *[[JD Steele]] - background vocals | ||
*[[Jearlyn Steele]] - background vocals | *[[Jearlyn Steele]] - background vocals | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] - vocals (uncredited sample from [[House In Order]]) | ||
| + | * Unidentified and uncredited horn players | ||
|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
{{Songchart| | {{Songchart| | ||
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{{Songline| | {{Songline| | ||
|1= '''MPLS''' | |1= '''MPLS''' | ||
| − | |2= 4: | + | |2= 4:18 |
|3= Promotional release only | |3= Promotional release only | ||
|4= Promo video | |4= Promo video | ||
| − | |5= See [[Video: MPLS|MPLS]] video for more details | + | |5= See [[Video: MPLS|MPLS]] video for more details; the audio is a different edit of the song |
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|performed regularly on = none | |performed regularly on = none | ||
|performed occasionally in = none | |performed occasionally in = none | ||
| − | |trivia = | + | |trivia = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootsy_Collins Bootsy Collins] vocal sample from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deee-Lite Deee-Lite]’s ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groove_Is_in_the_Heart Groove Is In The Heart]'' used in this song also appears on [[Carmen On Top]]. |
|see also = [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] album | |see also = [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] album | ||
* [[Single: MPLS|MPLS]] single | * [[Single: MPLS|MPLS]] single | ||
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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>Copyrights:</b> [https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/431986793 ASCAP Work ID: 431986793 ISWC: T0724348906] | * <b>Copyrights:</b> [https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/431986793 ASCAP Work ID: 431986793 ISWC: T0724348906] | ||
| − | |categories = [[Category:1994]][[Category: | + | |categories = [[Category:1994]][[Category:Recorded 1990]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Released Songs (Associated Artists)]] |
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