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|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 9|9 August 1994]]
|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 9|9 August 1994]]
|length                = 48:45
|length                = 48:45
|label                  = Epic Soundtracks / [[Sony Music]]
|label                  = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_Soundtrax Epic Soundtrax] / [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Music Sony Music]
|studios                =  [[Paisley Park Studios]]
|studios                =  [[Paisley Park Studios]]
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|next album link        = [[Album: Pret A Porter|Prêt A Porter]]
|next album link        = [[Album: Pret A Porter|Prêt A Porter]]
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|introduction          = '''Blankman''' is the soundtrack album to the movie ''Blankman'', containing the song [[Super Hero]], by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]], written by [[Prince]]. Although the recording used of this track was from May-June 1994 (after [[Prince]]'s name change to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]), the track was originally written and recorded in 1992, so the credits refer to him as [[Prince]].
|introduction          = '''Blankman''' is the soundtrack album to the movie ''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blankman Blankman]'', containing the song [[Super Hero]], by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]], written by [[Prince]].  
 
 
'''Sessions and compiling'''
 
Although the recording used of this track was from May-June 1994 (after [[Prince]]’s name change to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]), the track was originally written and recorded in 1992 and given to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_%26_Fire Earth, Wind & Fire] for their [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]] album where the credits refer to him as [[Prince]]. A third version of the song was recorded later in 1994 and included on a December 1994 configuration of [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]]. This last version remain unreleased.
 
 
'''Promotion'''


The album produced one single, [[Single: Super Hero|Super Hero]], released on the same day as the album. The album did not enter the charts, however.
The album produced one single, [[Single: Super Hero|Super Hero]], released on the same day as the album. The album did not enter the charts, however.
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|tracklisting          = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.<br>Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only:</small>
|tracklisting          = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.<br>Details given for [[Prince]]-related tracks only:</small>
# <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]] '' (5:01) <sup>1</sup>
# <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]]'' (5:01) <sup>1</sup>
# <b>Could It Be I'm Falling In Love</b> - ''II D Extreme''
# <b>Could It Be I’m Falling In Love</b> - ''II D Extreme''
# <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team''
# <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team''
# <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait''
# <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait''
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|content                = <small>The MC format was released at same time as the CD.</small>
|content                = <small>The MC format was released at same time as the CD.</small>
*Side A:
*Side A:
# <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]] '' (5:01) <sup>1</sup>
# <b>[[Super Hero]]</b> - ''The [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] featuring [[The Steeles]]'' (5:01) <sup>1</sup>
# <b>Could It Be I'm Falling In Love</b> - ''II D Extreme''
# <b>Could It Be I’m Falling In Love</b> - ''II D Extreme''
# <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team''
# <b>Dig Deep</b> - ''Tag Team''
# <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait''
# <b>Do You Wanna Get Down</b> - ''Portrait''
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# <b>Talk Of The Town</b> - ''K-Dee''
# <b>Talk Of The Town</b> - ''K-Dee''
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|musicians              = [[Jevetta Steele]] - vocals
|musicians              = [[Sonny T.]] - vocals and bass guitar
*[[Jevetta Steele]] - vocals
*[[Jearlyn Steele]] - vocals
*[[Jearlyn Steele]] - vocals
*[[J.D. Steele]] - vocals
*[[JD Steele]] - vocals
*[[Fred Steele]] - vocals
*[[Fred Steele]] - vocals
*[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]] - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards
*[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards
*[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards
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|see also              =  
|see also              =  
{{SeeAlso|
{{SeeAlso|
|item1  = &nbsp;
|item1  = [[Album: Millennium|Millennium]]<br>(Album)
|image1  =  
|image1  = [[File:Millennium_album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Millennium]]
|item2  = &nbsp; 
|item2  = &nbsp; 
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|trivia                =
|alternative            =  
|alternative            =  
|references            =[[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & jooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown, 2004)
|references            =''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''  
* [http://www.discogs.com/Various-Blankman-Music-From-The-Motion-Picture/master/450766 Discog]
* [http://www.discogs.com/Various-Blankman-Music-From-The-Motion-Picture/master/450766 Discog]
|categories              = [[Category:1994]][[Category:Related Artists]][[Category:Compilation albums (Related Artists)]]
|categories              = [[Category:1994]][[Category:Related Artists]][[Category:Compilation albums (Related Artists)]]
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Latest revision as of 18:19, 27 June 2022

1993: Gold Nigga ◄ NPG Albums All Prince Albums ► 1994: Prêt A Porter
Blankman

Album details

Released: 9 August 1994
Length: 48:45
Label(s): Epic Soundtrax / Sony Music
Studio(s): Paisley Park Studios

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
This album has not charted in the USA
Certifications
This album has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This album has not received any awards in the USA

Singles released

Super Hero
b/w Super Hero

See also

Millennium
(Album) 		  
Blankman is the soundtrack album to the movie Blankman, containing the song Super Hero, by the New Power Generation featuring The Steeles, written by Prince.


Sessions and compiling

Although the recording used of this track was from May-June 1994 (after Prince’s name change to ), the track was originally written and recorded in 1992 and given to Earth, Wind & Fire for their Millennium album where the credits refer to him as Prince. A third version of the song was recorded later in 1994 and included on a December 1994 configuration of Exodus. This last version remain unreleased.


Promotion

The album produced one single, Super Hero, released on the same day as the album. The album did not enter the charts, however.



Track listing
CD MC

The compact disc version is the original issue.
Details given for Prince-related tracks only:

  1. Super Hero - The New Power Generation featuring The Steeles (5:01) 1
  2. Could It Be I’m Falling In Love - II D Extreme
  3. Dig Deep - Tag Team
  4. Do You Wanna Get Down - Portrait
  5. Anyone Can Be A Hero - Lalah Hathaway
  6. Cry On - Silk
  7. Do You Like It Baby - Domino
  8. Live Into The Future - Keith "K.B." Ball
  9. Here He Comes - G-Wiz
  10. Never Say Never - Funky Poets
  11. Talk Of The Town - K-Dee

The MC format was released at same time as the CD.

  • Side A:
  1. Super Hero - The New Power Generation featuring The Steeles (5:01) 1
  2. Could It Be I’m Falling In Love - II D Extreme
  3. Dig Deep - Tag Team
  4. Do You Wanna Get Down - Portrait
  5. Anyone Can Be A Hero - Lalah Hathaway
  • Side B:
  1. Cry On - Silk
  2. Do You Like It Baby - Domino
  3. Live Into The Future - Keith "K.B." Ball
  4. Here He Comes - G-Wiz
  5. Never Say Never - Funky Poets
  6. Talk Of The Town - K-Dee


1 Written by Prince.



Personnel
Musicians


Production
  • Prince - production and arrangement
  • Steve Noonan - engineer


Thanks
  • none.



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
This section is under construction

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
This section is under construction
 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
  • Super Hero was released concurrently with the album, and a video of the song was also shown on TV.
References
1993
Gold Nigga 		NPG Albums All Prince Albums 1994
Prêt A Porter
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