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|song name                = Simp The Pimp
|song name                = Simp The Pimp
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|link=Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Unreleasedsong.jpg|Link= Unreleased Songs]]</small>
|performer                = [[Ingrid Chavez]]
|performer                = [[Ingrid Chavez]]
|writer(s)                = [[Ingrid Chavez]]
|writer(s)                = [[Ingrid Chavez]]
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] <small>(assumed)</small>
|previous song            = [[Showmewhatugot]]
|previous song            = [[Showmewhatugot]]
|next song                = [[Six And 1/2|Six And ½]]
|next song                = [[Six And 1/2|Six And ½]]
|introduction              = '''Simp The Pimp''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 12|12 March 1991]] at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios], North Hollywood, California (three days after [[Carmen On Top]], two days before [[Waiting 4 Your Love]]).  
|introduction              = '''Simp The Pimp''' is an unreleased song recorded on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 12|12 March 1991]] at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios], North Hollywood, California (three days after [[Carmen On Top]], two days before [[Waiting 4 Your Love]]).  


The song features vocals by [[Ingrid Chavez]] although it was likely not intended for her [[Album:_May_19_1992|May 19, 1992]].
The song features vocals by [[Ingrid Chavez]] although it was likely not intended for her [[Album:_Ingrid Chavez|eponymous album (also known as ''May 19, 1992'')]].


The track's title is likely inspired by the song ''P.I.M.P. The S.I.M.P.'' by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_James Rick James] (featuring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_Flash Grandmaster Flash]) from his album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Blooded_(Rick_James_album) Cold Blooded] (1983), but it doesn't have other similarities with the song. in 2019 [[Ingrid Chavez]] has said she wrote it about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Kravitz Lenny Kravitz] in response to the the drama that went down with the song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justify_My_Love Justify My Love] that she wrote but Lenny Kravitz initially took sole-credit for. The song uses the same beat that is heard in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justify_My_Love Justify My Love].
The track’s title is likely inspired by the song ''P.I.M.P. The S.I.M.P.'' by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_James Rick James] (featuring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grandmaster_Flash Grandmaster Flash]) from his album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_Blooded_(Rick_James_album) Cold Blooded] (1983), but it doesn’t have other similarities with the song. In 2019 [[Ingrid Chavez]] has said she wrote it about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenny_Kravitz Lenny Kravitz] in response to the drama that went down with the song [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justify_My_Love Justify My Love] that she wrote but Lenny Kravitz initially took sole-credit for. The song uses the same beat that is heard in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justify_My_Love Justify My Love].


Although [[Ingrid Chavez|Ingrid]] doesn't recall [[Prince]] having anything to do with the song it was cut amid sessions at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] where [[Prince]] was recording, so his contribution at some capacity is still assumed.
Although [[Ingrid Chavez|Ingrid]] doesn’t recall [[Prince]] having anything to do with the song, '''Simp The Pimp''' was cut amid sessions at [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios] where [[Prince]] was recording, so his contribution at some capacity is still assumed.


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|date                      = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March 12|12 March 1991]]
|studio                    = [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios],<br>North Hollywood, CA, USA
|studio                    = [http://www.larrabeestudios.com/ Larrabee Sound Studios],<br>North Hollywood, CA, USA
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|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|see also                  = [[Unreleased Songs]]
|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)]]''
|categories                = [[Category:1991]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (Prince and the New Power Generation)]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]][[Category:Recorded 1991]]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnoYu2vYYVs '''Uncovering Prince with Ingrid Chavez - Poet, Songwriter & Spirit Child''' by ''Violet Reality'' (5 June 2019)]
|categories                = [[Category:1991]][[Category:Recorded 1991]][[Category:Songs (Associated Artists)]][[Category:Songs (Prince contribution)‏‎‏‎]][[Category:Unreleased Songs]]
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 11 October 2024

Showmewhatugot   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Six And ½
Simp The Pimp
Song details
Performer: Ingrid Chavez
Writer(s): Ingrid Chavez
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
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

Simp The Pimp is an unreleased song recorded on 12 March 1991 at Larrabee Sound Studios, North Hollywood, California (three days after Carmen On Top, two days before Waiting 4 Your Love).

The song features vocals by Ingrid Chavez although it was likely not intended for her eponymous album (also known as May 19, 1992).

The track’s title is likely inspired by the song P.I.M.P. The S.I.M.P. by Rick James (featuring Grandmaster Flash) from his album Cold Blooded (1983), but it doesn’t have other similarities with the song. In 2019 Ingrid Chavez has said she wrote it about Lenny Kravitz in response to the drama that went down with the song Justify My Love that she wrote but Lenny Kravitz initially took sole-credit for. The song uses the same beat that is heard in Justify My Love.

Although Ingrid doesn’t recall Prince having anything to do with the song, Simp The Pimp was cut amid sessions at Larrabee Sound Studios where Prince was recording, so his contribution at some capacity is still assumed.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
12 March 1991 Larrabee Sound Studios,
North Hollywood, CA, USA 		Tracking
Recording Personnel

Versions
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Simp The Pimp Studio Recorded 12 March 1991


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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