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|single image              = [[File:Freeurself_artwork.jpg|100px|link=Single:_Free_Urself]]<br><small>single art for [[Single:_Free_Urself|Free Urself]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:Freeurself_artwork.jpg|100px|link=Single:_Free_Urself]]<br><small>single art for [[Single:_Free_Urself|Free Urself]]</small>
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 28|28 September 2015]] - [[Tidal]] stream
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 28|28 September 2015]] - [[Tidal]] stream<br>
[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 30|30 September 2015]] - [[Single: Free Urself|Free Urself]] single download
|album(s)                  = None
|album(s)                  = None
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] (assumed)
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|previous song            = [[Free The Music]]
|previous song            = [[Free The Music]]
|next song                = [[Friction]]
|next song                = [[Friction]]
|introduction              = '''Free Urself''' (stylized as '''FREE URSELF''') is a track made available on streaming music service [[Tidal]] as part of its ''Purple Pick of the Week'' series of "new tracks, exclusives, rarities and more from the vault, curated personally by [[Prince]]". The track was the fourth offering in the series, and the first previously-unreleased track with [[Prince]] as the credited artist.  
|introduction              = '''Free Urself''' (stylized as '''FREE URSELF''') is the title track of the stand-along single [[Single: Free Urself|Free Urself]], made available on iTunes on a track made available on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 30|30 September 2015]] (which became [[Prince]]'s final single to be released during his lifetime). Two days before the single's release the song was made available on the streaming music service [[Tidal]] as part of its ''Purple Pick of the Week'' series of "new tracks, exclusives, rarities and more from the vault, curated personally by [[Prince]]". The track was the fourth offering in the series, and the first previously-unreleased track with [[Prince]] as the credited artist.  


The artwork used with the track had been previously shown (with the words "Free Urself") in three teaser videos for the track [[Stare]] four months earlier. All three teaser videos consisted of a excerpt of [[Stare]], over text and images stating "new funk" by [[Prince]] would be coming in Summer 2015.  
The artwork used with the track had been previously shown (with the words "Free Urself") in three teaser videos for the track [[Stare]] four months earlier. All three teaser videos consisted of a excerpt of [[Stare]], over text and images stating "new funk" by [[Prince]] would be coming in Summer 2015.  


It has been speculated that '''Free Urself''' is the title of an album, but this has not been confirmed.
It has been speculated that '''Free Urself''' is the title of an album [[Prince]] had planned before his death, but this has not been confirmed.
 
On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 30|30 September 2015]] the song was made available as a stand-alone single on iTunes without prior announcement.  


While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in early 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA.  
While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in early 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA.  
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*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments (assumed)
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments (assumed)
*[[Judith Hill]] - background vocals (assumed)
*[[Judith Hill]] - background vocals (assumed)
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Revision as of 14:56, 26 September 2016

Free The Music   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   Friction
Free Urself

single art for Free Urself
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 28 September 2015 - Tidal stream

30 September 2015 - Free Urself single download

Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (assumed)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

Free Urself (stylized as FREE URSELF) is the title track of the stand-along single Free Urself, made available on iTunes on a track made available on 30 September 2015 (which became Prince's final single to be released during his lifetime). Two days before the single's release the song was made available on the streaming music service Tidal as part of its Purple Pick of the Week series of "new tracks, exclusives, rarities and more from the vault, curated personally by Prince". The track was the fourth offering in the series, and the first previously-unreleased track with Prince as the credited artist.

The artwork used with the track had been previously shown (with the words "Free Urself") in three teaser videos for the track Stare four months earlier. All three teaser videos consisted of a excerpt of Stare, over text and images stating "new funk" by Prince would be coming in Summer 2015.

It has been speculated that Free Urself is the title of an album Prince had planned before his death, but this has not been confirmed.

While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed to have been recorded in early 2015 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early 2015 Paisley Park Studios, Minneapolis, MN, USA Initial tracking
Recording Personnel
  • Prince - all vocals and instruments (assumed)
  • Judith Hill - background vocals (assumed)

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Free Urself 3:47 Free Urself single Studio



 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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