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This version was later also offered through [http://www.rosiegaines.com Rosie Gaines' website] (as '''(Hit U) In The Socket (NPGMC Remix)'''), which also offered the original 1991 recording of the song as the fifth track of a digital album [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] (as '''In The Socket''').  
This version was later also offered through [http://www.rosiegaines.com Rosie Gaines' website] (as '''(Hit U) In The Socket (NPGMC Remix)'''), which also offered the original 1991 recording of the song as the fifth track of a digital album [[Album: Try Me|Try Me]] (as '''In The Socket''').  
In 1993, a brief sample of the original version of '''Hit U In The Socket''' was used in a [[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue 1|Segue]] from [[Carmen Electra]]'s album [[Album: Carmen Electra|Carmen Electra]], as if heard while scanning through a radio dial (clips of [[The Voice]], [[In A Word Or 2]], [[Sexy M.F.]], [[With This Tear]] and [[Goldnigga]] are also heard).


In 2010, an alternate version of the 1991 recording was included as the fifth track on her iTunes exclusive album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] (as '''Hit U In The Socket''').
In 2010, an alternate version of the 1991 recording was included as the fifth track on her iTunes exclusive album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] (as '''Hit U In The Socket''').
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While specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracks were recorded in June 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with horn overdubs taking place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 15|15 November 1992]] (on the same day as horn overdubs for [[Baby Don't Care|Holly Don't Care]]).
While specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracks were recorded in June 1991 at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with horn overdubs taking place on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 15|15 November 1992]] (on the same day as horn overdubs for [[Baby Don't Care|Holly Don't Care]]).


This version was included as the fourth song on one 1993 configuration of [[Rosie Gaines]]' planned [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]], and the fifth song on another 1993 configuration, while not appearing on other configurations, before a version of the album (now released by Dredlix Records) was released on iTunes in 2010.  
This version was included as the fourth song on one 1993 configuration of [[Rosie Gaines]]' planned [[Paisley Park Records]] album [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]], and the fifth song on another 1993 configuration, while not appearing on other configurations, a version of the album (now released by Dredlix Records) was released on iTunes in 2010.  


Recording dates for the overdubs on the version released in 2001 are not known, but these were likely recorded in 2000-2001 at [[Paisley Park Studios]].
Recording dates for the overdubs on the version released in 2001 are not known, but these were likely recorded in 2000-2001 at [[Paisley Park Studios]].

Revision as of 21:01, 9 January 2019

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Hit U In The Socket

NPG Music Club download - no official artwork created
included on the album Try Me
Song details
Performer: Rosie Gaines
First Released: 15 May 2001 - NPG Music Club Edition # 4 download
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince (assumed)
Producer(s): Prince (credited as )
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

Hit U In The Socket (a.k.a. (Hit U) In The Socket or In The Socket) was initially offered as an mp3 download as part of NPG Music Club Edition # 4 (along with Props N' Pounds by Prince, Sex In My Bones by Fonky Bald Heads and NPG Ahdio Show # 4). An exceprt of this remix was included on the Man'O'War (Remix) NPG Records Sampler unreleased cassette.

This version was later also offered through Rosie Gaines' website (as (Hit U) In The Socket (NPGMC Remix)), which also offered the original 1991 recording of the song as the fifth track of a digital album Try Me (as In The Socket).

In 1993, a brief sample of the original version of Hit U In The Socket was used in a Segue from Carmen Electra's album Carmen Electra, as if heard while scanning through a radio dial (clips of The Voice, In A Word Or 2, Sexy M.F., With This Tear and Goldnigga are also heard).

In 2010, an alternate version of the 1991 recording was included as the fifth track on her iTunes exclusive album Concrete Jungle (as Hit U In The Socket).

While specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracks were recorded in June 1991 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, with horn overdubs taking place on 15 November 1992 (on the same day as horn overdubs for Holly Don't Care).

This version was included as the fourth song on one 1993 configuration of Rosie Gaines' planned Paisley Park Records album Concrete Jungle, and the fifth song on another 1993 configuration, while not appearing on other configurations, a version of the album (now released by Dredlix Records) was released on iTunes in 2010.

Recording dates for the overdubs on the version released in 2001 are not known, but these were likely recorded in 2000-2001 at Paisley Park Studios.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
June 1991 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Basic tracking
15 November 1992 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Horn overdubs by Eric Leeds and Atlanta Bliss
2000-2001 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Overdubs and additional recording
Recording Personnel

Released versions

'Try Me' and 'Essential Rosie' version


Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Hit U In The Socket 4:04 NPG Music Club Edition # 4 mp3 download

rosiegaines.com mp3 download

Remix a.k.a. (Hit U) In The Socket (NPGMC Remix)
In The Socket 3:55 Try Me Studio Original 1991 recording
Hit U In The Socket 4:08 Concrete Jungle Studio Alternate version of the original 1991 recording
Hit U In The Socket (Extended Version) 4:56 Essential Rosie Studio Additional rap


Sampled, Referred to, Quoted in...
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Segue [# 1] 0:29 Carmen Electra Segue See Segue for more details
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia

References
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