Gangster Glam

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Gangster Glam

single art for Gett Off Song details Performer: Prince and the New Power Generation First Released: 12 August 1991 - Gett Off maxi-single Album(s): Diamonds And Pearls Deluxe Edition and Super Deluxe Edition Writer(s): Tony M. and Prince (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation) Producer(s): Prince (credited to Prince and the New Power Generation) Live Appearances First and last live appearance: This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince, except for a chant in Skin Tight on 12 July 1992 (a.m.): Les Bains Douches, Paris, France and a chant by Tony M. on the intro of Gett Off in 1992. Performed regularly on tour: none Performed occasionally in shows: none

Gangster Glam is a non-album track released on the maxi-single of Gett Off, the first single from Prince’s thirteenth album Diamonds And Pearls and the first single to be credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. In the UK, it was included as the third and final track on the maxi-single of Cream, the album’s second single (the track had not been included on UK versions of the Gett Off single). A video of the track was included as the fourth track on the Gett Off home video. Specific recording dates are not known, but as the track borrows heavily from the music of Gett Off (recorded 10 May 1991), it is likely that the track was recorded in early Summer 1991, most likely at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. A single release of Gangster Glam was planned, with tracklists for a 7" single and a 12" single existing, containing remixes of the track. Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info 10 May 1991 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Tracking of Gett Off Early Summer 1991 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Tracking Recording Personnel Tony M. - rap Prince - background vocals and all instruments, except where noted Michael B. - drums Sonny T. - bass guitar (credited for "bass and backing vox") Levi Seacer, Jr. - rhythm guitar and backing vocals (credited for "rhythm guitar and backing vox") Tommy Barbarella - keyboards (credited for "Purpleaxxe™ sampler, other various keys and sex symbol") Rosie Gaines - background vocals, keyboards (credited for "backing vox, Purpleaxxe™ sampler and organ") Eric Leeds - flute Damon Dickson - background vocals Kirk Johnson - background vocals Clare Fischer - string arrangements (uncredited) Versions Released Versions Title Length Released Version Additional info Gangster Glam 6:04 Gett Off maxi-single Studio Gangster Glam 6:04 Diamonds And Pearls (Super) Deluxe Edition Studio Remastered Gangster Glam 5:06 Cream single (UK) Edit Gangster Glam 5:06 Diamonds And Pearls - The Singles (collection) Edit Remastered 2023 Video Versions Title Length Released Version Additional info Gangster Glam 6:04 Gett Off video maxi-single VHS Studio See Gangster Glam video for more details Sampled, Referred to, Quoted in... Title Length Released Version Additional info Clockin’ The Jizz (Instrumental) 4:51 Gett Off maxi-single Studio Samples vocals from Gangster Glam Unreleased Versions Title Version Additional Info Gangster Glam (Gangster Groove Mix) Remix Intended for Gangster Glam 12" single. Contains lyrics that were not kept for release and includes Clockin’ The Jizz Gangster Glam (Gangster Groove 7") Remix edit Intended for Gangster Glam 7" single. Contains lyrics that were not kept for release Gangster Glam (Gangster Mental Mix) Remix Intended for Gangster Glam 12" single. Mostly instrumental. Includes Clockin’ The Jizz Gangster Glam (Hurley’s House Dub) Remix Remix by Steve "Silk" Hurley; intended for Gangster Glam 12" single. Includes Clockin’ The Jizz Gangster Glam (Hurley’s House Mix) Remix Remix by Steve "Silk" Hurley; intended for Gangster Glam 12" single. Contains lyrics by Tony M. and vocal parts by Rosie Gaines that were not kept for release. Includes Clockin’ The Jizz Gangster Glam (Hurley’s House 7") Remix edit Remix by Steve "Silk" Hurley; intended for Gangster Glam 7" single. Contains lyrics by Tony M. and vocal parts by Rosie Gaines that were not kept for release

Additional Information See also Trivia Gett Off single Gangster Glam video The song samples a quotation, "Hold it, Fred", as said by the character, Aunt Esther Anderson, played by LaWanda Page. The sample refers to Aunt Esther's on-screen brother-in-law, Fred Sanford, played by comedian, Redd Foxx. It is sampled from the popular US television sitcom Sanford and Son produced by NBC, and which ran from 1972-77. References The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)

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