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|song name                = Ruff Enuff
 
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|single image          = [[File:Ruffenuff single.jpg|100px|link=Tidal]] <br><small>artwork posted with [[Tidal]] stream and download</small>
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|performer                = [[MonoNeon|Mono Neon]]
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|first released        = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 11|11 January, 2016]] - [[Tidal]] download
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|album(s)              = None
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|previous song            = [[Rowdy Mac]]
 
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|next song                = [[Run Amok]]
 
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|introduction              = '''Ruff Enuff''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 6|6 January, 2016]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. [[Prince]]'s [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG Twitter account] announced the track in the early morning of [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 7|7 January]]:
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|introduction              = '''Ruff Enuff''' by [[MonoNeon|Mono Neon]] was released as a download and the [[Tidal]] ''Purple Pick of the Week'' on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 11|11 January]], four and a half days after its recording. The instrumental track features [[Prince]] as producer and on keyboards. No writing credits are given, and it is thought to have been largely-improvised by the musicians who took part in the recording.
  
<blockquote>"''JUST CUT A THE JAZZ SINGLE "[[Ruff Enuff|RUFF ENUFF]]" WITH [[Kirk Johnson|KAJ]] ON DRUMS, [[Adrian Crutchfield|ADRIAN]] ON TALKINGSAXBOX & [[MonoNeon|MONO NEON]] ON BASS! ONLY NEED A LIL' [[Donna Grantis|DONNA MESS]] &: $$$!''" </blockquote>
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Initial tracking took place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/January 6|6 January, 2016]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. [[Prince]]'s [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG Twitter account] announced the track early the following morning:
  
It is believed, therefore, that a further session is planned for guitar overdubs by [[Donna Grantis]]. In response to a fan asking when they could hear the track, [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG @Prince3EG] replied <blockquote>"HOPEFULLY, THIS WEEKEND"</blockquote>
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<blockquote>"''JUST CUT A THE JAZZ SINGLE "[[Ruff Enuff|RUFF ENUFF]]" WITH [[Kirk Johnson|KAJ]] ON DRUMS, [[Adrian Crutchfield|ADRIAN]] ON TALKINGSAXBOX & [[MonoNeon|MONO NEON]] ON BASS! ONLY NEED A LIL' [[Donna Grantis|DONNA]] MESS &: $$$!''" </blockquote>
  
Another fan asked if this was the first track to be recorded in 2016, to which [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG @Prince3EG] replied <blockquote>"YES, IT'S ALREADY GOT A SISTER: ON THE SAME ALBUM AS "[[Free Urself|FREE URSELF]]"...THEY SOUND GREAT 2GETHER!"</blockquote> It has been speculated that '''Free Urself''' is the title of an album that would contain the title track and '''Ruff Enuff''', but this has not been confirmed.
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It is believed, therefore, that a further session is planned for guitar overdubs by [[Donna Grantis]]. In response to a fan asking when they could hear the track, [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG @Prince3EG] replied <blockquote>"HOPEFULLY, THIS WEEKEND"</blockquote>. The track was released the following Monday as [[Tidal]]'s ''Purple Pick of the Week'', without a contribution from [[Donna Grantis]]. The description of the track as provided to [[Tidal]] by [[NPG Records]] included the following information:
  
The song is not thought to be connected to the outtake [[Rough]], which was worked on a number of times between 1980 and 1986.
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<blockquote>“You may recognize [[Kirk Johnson|Kirk A Johnson]] on drums, [[MonoNeon|Mono Neon]] on bass and [[Adrian Crutchfield]] on sax and electric woodwinds as the house band 4 [[Prince]]’s [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]] After Dark Jam Sessions. Well, that’s not all they do. 4 the past week they’ve been cutting basic trax 4 their as yet untitled debut album. With [[Prince]] producing and handling the keyboard & guitar duties, the set promises 2 b picking up right where [[Judith Hill]]’s [[Album: Back In Time|BACK IN TIME]] left off. These brothas murder the funk! Normally they wouldn’t let a track out until it’s finished, but this one had 2 go! It was ruining everybody’s good loox. If U think U can resist the funk, check out the key change of [[MonoNeon|Mono]]’s bass solo at near 4 oclockmark. Exactly.”</blockquote>
  
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During the [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG Twitter] exchange about the track, a fan asked if this was the first track to be recorded in 2016, to which [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG @Prince3EG] replied <blockquote>"YES, IT'S ALREADY GOT A SISTER: ON THE SAME ALBUM AS "[[Free Urself|FREE URSELF]]"...THEY SOUND GREAT 2GETHER!"</blockquote> It has been speculated that '''Free Urself''' is the title of an album that would contain the title track and '''Ruff Enuff''', but this has not been confirmed. The track was released using the artist credit [[MonoNeon|Mono Neon]], while [[Free Urself]] was credited to [[Prince]].
 
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Revision as of 21:26, 11 January 2016

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Ruff Enuff

Ruffenuff single.jpg
artwork posted with Tidal stream and download
Song details
Performer: Mono Neon
First Released: 11 January, 2016 - Tidal download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Ruff Enuff by Mono Neon was released as a download and the Tidal Purple Pick of the Week on 11 January, four and a half days after its recording. The instrumental track features Prince as producer and on keyboards. No writing credits are given, and it is thought to have been largely-improvised by the musicians who took part in the recording.

Initial tracking took place on 6 January, 2016 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. Prince's Twitter account announced the track early the following morning:

"JUST CUT A THE JAZZ SINGLE "RUFF ENUFF" WITH KAJ ON DRUMS, ADRIAN ON TALKINGSAXBOX & MONO NEON ON BASS! ONLY NEED A LIL' DONNA MESS &: $$$!"
It is believed, therefore, that a further session is planned for guitar overdubs by Donna Grantis. In response to a fan asking when they could hear the track, @Prince3EG replied
"HOPEFULLY, THIS WEEKEND"
. The track was released the following Monday as Tidal's Purple Pick of the Week, without a contribution from Donna Grantis. The description of the track as provided to Tidal by NPG Records included the following information:
“You may recognize Kirk A Johnson on drums, Mono Neon on bass and Adrian Crutchfield on sax and electric woodwinds as the house band 4 Prince’s Paisley Park After Dark Jam Sessions. Well, that’s not all they do. 4 the past week they’ve been cutting basic trax 4 their as yet untitled debut album. With Prince producing and handling the keyboard & guitar duties, the set promises 2 b picking up right where Judith Hill’s BACK IN TIME left off. These brothas murder the funk! Normally they wouldn’t let a track out until it’s finished, but this one had 2 go! It was ruining everybody’s good loox. If U think U can resist the funk, check out the key change of Mono’s bass solo at near 4 oclockmark. Exactly.”
During the Twitter exchange about the track, a fan asked if this was the first track to be recorded in 2016, to which @Prince3EG replied
"YES, IT'S ALREADY GOT A SISTER: ON THE SAME ALBUM AS "FREE URSELF"...THEY SOUND GREAT 2GETHER!"
It has been speculated that Free Urself is the title of an album that would contain the title track and Ruff Enuff, but this has not been confirmed. The track was released using the artist credit Mono Neon, while Free Urself was credited to Prince.

Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
6 January, 2016 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Initial tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Ruff Enuff 5:39 Tidal download Studio



 
Additional Information

See also Trivia

  • Tidal homepage image promoting Ruff Enuff as the Purple Pick of the Week:
Ruffenuff PPotW.jpg

References
Rowdy Mac   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Run Amok