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|length                = 33:20 (1986 release)<br>35:54 / 42:30 (1992 re-issue)
|length                = 33:20 (1986 release)<br>35:54 / 42:30 (1992 re-issue)
|label                  = Hot Pink / Castle Classics
|label                  = Hot Pink / Castle Classics
|studios                = Music Farm Studios, New York, NY, USA; [[Sound 80]], Minneapolis, MN, USA; [[Cookhouse Studios]], Minneapolis, MN, USA, [[France Avenue Home Studio]], Edina, MN, USA
|studios                = Music Farm Studios, New York, NY, USA; [[Sound 80]], Minneapolis, MN, USA; [[Cookhouse Studios]], Minneapolis, MN, USA, [[France Avenue Home Studio]], Edina, MN, USA; Sound Palace Studios, New York, NY, USA; Blue Wave Recording Studio, St. Philip, Barbados.
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|previous year          = 1986
|previous year          = 1986
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|introduction          = '''Minneapolis Genius''' is the first collection of studio recordings by [[94 East]], the band name given to a number of tracks recorded by [[Pepé Willie]] and [[Prince]] with occasional other musicians (it is misleading to consider it an "album", as the tracks have been rearranged many times for reissues under different titles).  
|introduction          = '''Minneapolis Genius''' is the first collection of studio recordings by [[94 East]], the band name given to a number of tracks recorded by [[Pepé Willie]] and [[Prince]] with occasional other musicians (it is misleading to consider it an "album", as the tracks have been rearranged many times for reissues under different titles).  


The collection contained one song with writing input by [[Prince]], [[Just Another Sucker]], and [[Prince]] appeared as a musician on all tracks, stemming from recording sessions between 1975 and 1979 (the cover subtitle incorrectly labels the sessions as "the historic 1977 recordings").  
The collection contained one song with writing input by [[Prince]], [[Just Another Sucker]], and [[Prince]] appeared as a musician on all tracks, stemming from recording sessions between 1975 and 1979 (the cover subtitle incorrectly labels the sessions as "the historic 1977 recordings"). Additional recording was done by [[Pepé Willie]] between 1984 and 1985.


[[Prince]] had no input into the final release, however, and was upset at its release, leading to a heated discussion between [[Prince]] and [[Pepé Willie]] in First Avenue in Minneapolis upon its release.
[[Prince]] had no input into the final release, however, and was upset at its release, leading to a heated discussion between [[Prince]] and [[Pepé Willie]] in First Avenue in Minneapolis upon its release.
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<sup>1</sup> Written by [[Pepé Willie]] and Ike Paige<br>
<sup>1</sup> Written by [[Pepé Willie]] and Ike Paige<br>
<sup>2</sup> Written by [[Prince]] and [[Pepé Willie]]<br>
<sup>2</sup> Written by [[Prince]] and [[Pepé Willie]]<br>
<sup>3</sup> Written by Ike Paige / Sylvester
<sup>3</sup> Written by [[Pepé Willie]], Ike Paige and Tony Silvester
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*Marcy Ingvoldstad - vocals on [[Lovin’ Cup]] and [[Just Another Sucker]]
*Marcy Ingvoldstad - vocals on [[Lovin’ Cup]] and [[Just Another Sucker]]
*Alvin Moody - bass guitar, guitar and keyboards on [[Games]], guitar on [[Just Another Sucker]]
*Alvin Moody - bass guitar, guitar and keyboards on [[Games]], guitar on [[Just Another Sucker]]
*Mark Sullivan - keyboards on [[Games]] (uncredited)
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Brailey Jerome "Bigfoot" Brailey] - drums on [[Games]] (uncredited)
|production            = [[Pepé Willie]] - co-producer
|production            = [[Pepé Willie]] - co-producer
*Tony Sylvester - co-producer
*Tony Sylvester - co-producer
*Other production credits needed
*Ralph Moss - co-producer on [[Games]] (uncredited)
|thanks                = none.
|thanks                = none.
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|alternative            =  
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|references            =[[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & jooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown, 2004)  
|references            =[[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & jooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown, 2004)
*''[https://www.amazon.com/If-You-See-Me-Six-Decade/dp/168134176X If You See Me: My Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll, Pepé Willie (2021)]''
*[http://www.discogs.com/94-East-Minneapolis-Genius/release/640444 Discogs]
*[http://www.discogs.com/94-East-Minneapolis-Genius/release/640444 Discogs]
|categories              = [[Category:1986]][[Category: Related Artists]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]]
|categories              = [[Category:1986]][[Category: Related Artists]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]]
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Revision as of 08:58, 20 March 2021

1986: Different Light ◄ All Prince Albums All Related Artists Albums ► 1986: Mazarati
Minneapolis Genius

Album details

Released: 12 February 1986 (original release)

30 June 1992 (re-issue)

Length: 33:20 (1986 release)
35:54 / 42:30 (1992 re-issue)
Label(s): Hot Pink / Castle Classics
Studio(s): Music Farm Studios, New York, NY, USA; Sound 80, Minneapolis, MN, USA; Cookhouse Studios, Minneapolis, MN, USA, France Avenue Home Studio, Edina, MN, USA; Sound Palace Studios, New York, NY, USA; Blue Wave Recording Studio, St. Philip, Barbados.

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

Just Another Sucker
b/w Just Another Sucker
If You Feel Like Dancin’
b/w If You Feel Like Dancin’

See also

Symbolic Beginning
(album) 		94 East
(album)
Minneapolis Genius is the first collection of studio recordings by 94 East, the band name given to a number of tracks recorded by Pepé Willie and Prince with occasional other musicians (it is misleading to consider it an "album", as the tracks have been rearranged many times for reissues under different titles).

The collection contained one song with writing input by Prince, Just Another Sucker, and Prince appeared as a musician on all tracks, stemming from recording sessions between 1975 and 1979 (the cover subtitle incorrectly labels the sessions as "the historic 1977 recordings"). Additional recording was done by Pepé Willie between 1984 and 1985.

Prince had no input into the final release, however, and was upset at its release, leading to a heated discussion between Prince and Pepé Willie in First Avenue in Minneapolis upon its release.

This collection has been re-released several times under different titles, often with additional tracks. The other releases containing these tracks are:

A second collection, featuring different tracks (including two additional tracks) featuring Prince, titled 94 East, was released in 2002.

The album was released without much promotion, and did not chart.



Track listing
CD LP

The compact disc version is a reissue from the original LP.

  1. If You Feel Like Dancin’ (7:11)
  2. Lovin’ Cup (4:21) 1
  3. Games (5:01)
  4. Just Another Sucker (5:21) 2
  5. Dance To The Music Of The World (5:09)
  6. One Man Jam (6:17) 3


CD reissue (1992)

  • Disc 1:
  1. Just Another Sucker (Vocal) (5:17) 2
  2. Games (Vocal) (3:34)
  3. If You Feel Like Dancin’ (Instr.) (7:09)
  4. Love, Love, Love (Vocal) (3:52)
  5. If You See Me (Instr.) (5:41)
  6. One Man Jam (Instr.) (6:16) 3
  7. You Can Be My Teacher (Vocal) (4:05)
  • Disc 2:
  1. Games (Instr.) (3:35)
  2. Lovin’ Cup (4:18) 1
  3. If You See Me (Vocal) (5:41)
  4. I’ll Always Love You (Vocal) (3:52)
  5. Better Than You Think (Vocal) (4:29)
  6. Dance To The Music Of The World (Vocal) (6:03)
  7. Dance To The Music Of The World (Vocal) (5:03)
  8. Games (Instr.) (4:58)
  9. Better Than You Think (Instr.) (4:31)

The vinyl long play is the original issue.

  • Side 1:
  1. If You Feel Like Dancin’ (7:11)
  2. Lovin’ Cup (4:21) 1
  3. Games (5:01)
  • Side 2:
  1. Just Another Sucker (5:21) 2
  2. Dance To The Music Of The World (5:09)
  3. One Man Jam (6:17) 3

All songs written by Pepé Willie, except where noted.

1 Written by Pepé Willie and Ike Paige
2 Written by Prince and Pepé Willie
3 Written by Pepé Willie, Ike Paige and Tony Silvester



Personnel
Musicians


Production
  • Pepé Willie - co-producer
  • Tony Sylvester - co-producer
  • Ralph Moss - co-producer on Games (uncredited)


Thanks
  • none.



Releases
LP, CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
This section is under construction

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
This section is under construction
 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Trivia
  • Minneapolis Genius - featuring Prince 1992 CD reissue artwork:
References
1986
Different Light 		All Albums All Related Artists Albums 1986
Mazarati
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