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|single image              = [[File:Northcarolina single.jpg|100px|link=Single: North Carolina]]<br> <small> single art for [[Single: North Carolina|North Carolina]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Northcarolina single.jpg|100px|link=Single: North Carolina]]<br> <small> single art for [[Single: North Carolina|North Carolina]]</small>
|performer                = [[Shelby J.]]
|performer                = [[Shelby J.]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 7|7 December, 2012]] - [[Single: North Carolina|North Carolina]] single <small>(accidental early release; official release date [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 12|12 December, 2012]])</small>
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 7|7 December 2012]] - [[Single: North Carolina|North Carolina]] single <small>(accidental early release; official release date [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 12|12 December 2012]])</small>
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Just Shelby|Just Shelby]] ''(planned)''
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Just Shelby|Just Shelby]] ''(planned)''
|writer(s)                = [[Shelby J.]]  and [[Prince]]
|writer(s)                = [[Shelby J.]]  and [[Prince]]
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While specific recording dates are not known, the track was recorded in the studio in late 2010 during recording sessions for [[Shelby J.]]'s first solo album, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (although this is unconfirmed). [[Shelby J.]] was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, and likely wrote the song's lyrics.  
While specific recording dates are not known, the track was recorded in the studio in late 2010 during recording sessions for [[Shelby J.]]'s first solo album, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (although this is unconfirmed). [[Shelby J.]] was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, and likely wrote the song's lyrics.  


Additional recording with fellow North Carolina native [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Hamilton_(musician) Anthony Hamilton] took place in 2011. The studio version includes child vocals by Olivia Dease, the daughter of [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] bandmember [[Elisa Fiorillo|Elisa Dease]]. Prior to its studio recording, however, the song was performed during a live performance session by [[Prince]] and his band, including [[Shelby J.]] on lead vocals, for French radio station RTL on [[12_October,_2009-m|12 October, 2009 (matinee)]], but the song was not broadcast. The song had also been performed in shows months earlier, around 18 months before its studio recording.
Additional recording with fellow North Carolina native [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Hamilton_(musician) Anthony Hamilton] took place in 2011. The studio version includes child vocals by Olivia Dease, the daughter of [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] bandmember [[Elisa Fiorillo|Elisa Dease]]. Prior to its studio recording, however, the song was performed during a live performance session by [[Prince]] and his band, including [[Shelby J.]] on lead vocals, for French radio station RTL on [[12_October 2009-m|12 October 2009 (matinee)]], but the song was not broadcast. The song had also been performed in shows months earlier, around 18 months before its studio recording.


[[Shelby J.]] premiered the track during a 2-hour radio show she hosted on North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University's [http://wnaa-online.ncat.edu/ WNAA 90.1 FM] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 6|6 December, 2012]].  
[[Shelby J.]] premiered the track during a 2-hour radio show she hosted on North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University's [http://wnaa-online.ncat.edu/ WNAA 90.1 FM] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 6|6 December 2012]].  


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|first live appearance    = [[09_February,_2009-am|9 February, 2009 (am), 'The 77' (Beverly Park Residence), Beverly Hills, CA, USA]] <small>(first confirmed performance, although possibly played earlier in 2008 or 2009)</small>
|first live appearance    = [[09_February 2009-am|9 February 2009 (am), 'The 77' (Beverly Park Residence), Beverly Hills, CA, USA]] <small>(first confirmed performance, although possibly played earlier in 2008 or 2009)</small>
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed regularly on    = none
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2009|2009]]
|performed occasionally in = [[All Concerts#2009|2009]]

Revision as of 20:21, 27 February 2016

North   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Northside
North Carolina

single art for North Carolina
Song details
Performer: Shelby J.
First Released: 7 December 2012 - North Carolina single (accidental early release; official release date 12 December 2012)
Album(s): Just Shelby (planned)
Writer(s): Shelby J. and Prince
Producer(s): Prince
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

North Carolina is the title track and only song on Shelby J.'s debut solo single North Carolina, and is planned for release on her debut album Just Shelby. The song is co-written and produced by Prince, and he appears on guitar and possibly other unidentified instrumentation on the track.

While specific recording dates are not known, the track was recorded in the studio in late 2010 during recording sessions for Shelby J.'s first solo album, most likely at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (although this is unconfirmed). Shelby J. was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, and likely wrote the song's lyrics.

Additional recording with fellow North Carolina native Anthony Hamilton took place in 2011. The studio version includes child vocals by Olivia Dease, the daughter of New Power Generation bandmember Elisa Dease. Prior to its studio recording, however, the song was performed during a live performance session by Prince and his band, including Shelby J. on lead vocals, for French radio station RTL on 12 October 2009 (matinee), but the song was not broadcast. The song had also been performed in shows months earlier, around 18 months before its studio recording.

Shelby J. premiered the track during a 2-hour radio show she hosted on North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University's WNAA 90.1 FM on 6 December 2012.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Late 2010 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Initial tracking
2011 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Additional recording with Anthony Hamilton
Recording Personnel
  • Shelby J. - lead vocals
  • Prince - all instruments (assumed)
  • Anthony Hamilton - background vocals
  • Olivia Dease - child vocals
  • Other recording personnel not known.

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
North Carolina 7:47 North Carolina single Studio
North Carolina (The Hot Sauce Edit) 3:51 North Carolina single Studio
North Carolina (The Tripp Edit) 3:57 North Carolina single Studio


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
North Carolina Studio Recorded late 2010, before overdubs
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
  • This is the only song known to have been co-written by Prince and Shelby J.
References
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