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|introduction          = ''' Target Practice ''' is the first and only studio EP by the band [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December] lead by [[Maya McClean]], [[Nandy McClean]]. [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December] has previously released a single (''Weekend'') in 2011. [[Maya McClean]] and [[Nandy McClean]] (as [[The Twinz]]) were dancers in [[Prince]]’s band between 2005 and 2008 and continued to work with him from time to time over the following years. [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December]’s name was reportedly given by [[Prince]].
|introduction          = ''' Target Practice ''' is the first and only studio EP by the band [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December] lead by [[Maya McClean]], [[Nandy McClean]]. [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December] has previously released a single (''Weekend'') in 2011. [[Maya McClean]] and [[Nandy McClean]] (as [[The Twinz]]) were dancers in [[Prince]]’s band between 2005 and 2008 and continued to work with him from time to time over the following years. [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December]’s name was reportedly given by [[Prince]].
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<b>Sessions and compiling</b>
<b>Sessions and compiling</b>


The album was mainly recorded between 2012 and 2013 (studio unknown) with a planned release in December. [[Maya McClean]] (and most likely [[Nandy McClean]]) wrote the song [[Balloon]] and let [[Prince]] hear it. He suggested some chords and musical parts changes that were kept when the band recorded the track in studio. [[Sheila E.]]’s presence on [[Balloon]] indicates that the song was recorded before mid-september 2012 and her falling out with [[Prince]].  
The album was mainly recorded between 2012 and 2013 (studio unknown) with a planned release in December. [[Maya McClean]] (and most likely [[Nandy McClean]]) wrote the song [[Balloon]] and let [[Prince]] hear it. He suggested some chords and musical parts changes that were kept when the band recorded the track in studio. <!-- [[Sheila E.]]’s presence on [[Balloon]] indicates that the song was recorded before mid-september 2012 and her falling out with [[Prince]].-->


<b>Promotion</b>
<b>Promotion</b>


[[Balloon]] was released as a [[Single: Balloon|digital single]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 14|14 February 2014]], two months before the release of ''' Target Practice ''' followed by ''Yesterday'' in May.  
[[Balloon]] was released as a [[Single: Balloon|digital single]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 14|14 February 2014]], two months before the release of ''' Target Practice ''' followed by ''Yesterday'' in May.  
''' Target Practice ''' was released digitally worldwide and available on CD format at some [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December] shows. The EP did not enter the charts.
''' Target Practice ''' was released digitally worldwide and available on CD format at some [https://www.facebook.com/HeroineDecember Heroine December] shows. The EP did not enter the charts.


Latest revision as of 16:34, 11 May 2025

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Target Practice

Album details

Released: 18 April 2014
Length: 27 :41
Label(s): Silver Century
Studio(s): Information needed

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

Of the singles released from this album, only the one with a Prince contribution is listed below:

Balloon
b/w None
Target Practice is the first and only studio EP by the band Heroine December lead by Maya McClean, Nandy McClean. Heroine December has previously released a single (Weekend) in 2011. Maya McClean and Nandy McClean (as The Twinz) were dancers in Prince’s band between 2005 and 2008 and continued to work with him from time to time over the following years. Heroine December’s name was reportedly given by Prince.

The EP contains 7 songs. One of them, Balloon was co-written (or arranged) by Prince.

Sessions and compiling

The album was mainly recorded between 2012 and 2013 (studio unknown) with a planned release in December. Maya McClean (and most likely Nandy McClean) wrote the song Balloon and let Prince hear it. He suggested some chords and musical parts changes that were kept when the band recorded the track in studio.

Promotion

Balloon was released as a digital single on 14 February 2014, two months before the release of Target Practice followed by Yesterday in May.

Target Practice was released digitally worldwide and available on CD format at some Heroine December shows. The EP did not enter the charts.



Track listing
CD Digital
Details given for the Prince-related track only:
  1. Balloon - featuring Sheila E. (3:48) 1
  2. Yesterday
  3. Parachute
  4. So Long Goodbye
  5. Back To Nothing
  6. Target Practice
  7. Run

Details given for Prince-related tracks only:

  1. Balloon - featuring Sheila E. (3:48) 1
  2. Yesterday
  3. Parachute
  4. So Long Goodbye
  5. Back To Nothing
  6. Target Practice
  7. Run

1 Written by Maya McClean, Nandy McClean (assumed) and Prince (uncredited)



Personnel
Musicians


Production
  • Information needed


Thanks
  • None



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
None
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
  • Prince’s contribution on that song (and album) wasn’t known until 2021.
References
2014
The Unexpected 		All Albums All Related Artists Albums 2014
Through The Storm (Expanded Edition)
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