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<b>Sessions and compiling</b> | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> | ||
− | Fairly little is known about the recording sessions for the album. It is likely that basic tracking for most tracks took place between late 2004 and early 2006, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA and/or | + | Fairly little is known about the recording sessions for the album. It is likely that basic tracking for most tracks took place between late 2004 and early 2006, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA and/or [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA. Some percussion overdubs on [[Te Amo Corazon|Te Amo Corazón]] took place at Insomnio Studios, Panama City, Panama in late June 2005. |
− | An early configuration of the album compiled in late 2005 included | + | In a 2020 interview, [[Sam Jennings]] discussed the evolution of the album: ''"The '''3121''' album changed a lot from 2005 to 2006. Originally it was going to be called '''Lotusflow3r''' and had a very different tracklist. I had an original design for it ready to go. But then it changed and evolved into '''3121''' and so did the art."'' At some point the cd was going to be three discs, while a version from late October 2005 had fifteen tracks, and was likely planned to be two CDs at this point. |
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+ | An early configuration of the album compiled in late 2005 included three songs that were removed before release and included on [[Album: Lotusflow3r|Lotusflow3r]] (released in 2009): [[Love Like Jazz]], [[Wall Of Berlin]] and [[The Morning After]] (the latter was not included on the physical release but only on the download version of the [[Album: Lotusflow3r|Lotusflow3r]] album). This early configuration also included [[Elixer]] (later released on [[Bria Valente]]’s album [[Album: Elixer|Elixer]] in 2009), [[Redhead Stepchild]] (removed from '''3121''' and included on [[Támar Davis|Támar]] ’s planned 2006 album), and two other songs that remain unreleased ([[Streets Of Panama]] and [[Shameless]]). [[Fury]] and [[Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]] were not included on any known late 2005 configuration, indicating that they may have been recorded shortly before the album’s release. Although the song '''3121''' contains some disguised spoken words that say "From the lotus flower...", it is unclear when and how the album title evolved from '''Lotusflow3r''' to '''3121''' (of note, neither [[From The Lotus...]] or [[...Back 2 The Lotus]]) were included on any known configuration of '''3121'''). | ||
The album is the first to feature a band line-up including drummer [[Cora Coleman-Dunham|C.C. Dunham]] and bass guitarist [[Joshua Dunham]], who would continue to play with [[Prince]] until 2010. It also features significant vocal contributions from [[Támar Davis]] (credited as [[Támar Davis|Támar]]), who [[Prince]] worked with heavily in 2005 and 2006, including touring with her as her guitarist on the 2006 [[Támar Tour|Támar Tour]]. | The album is the first to feature a band line-up including drummer [[Cora Coleman-Dunham|C.C. Dunham]] and bass guitarist [[Joshua Dunham]], who would continue to play with [[Prince]] until 2010. It also features significant vocal contributions from [[Támar Davis]] (credited as [[Támar Davis|Támar]]), who [[Prince]] worked with heavily in 2005 and 2006, including touring with her as her guitarist on the 2006 [[Támar Tour|Támar Tour]]. | ||
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|item1 = [[Per4ming_Live_3121|Per4ming Live: 3121]]<br>(Las Vegas residency) | |item1 = [[Per4ming_Live_3121|Per4ming Live: 3121]]<br>(Las Vegas residency) | ||
|image1 = [[File:3121VEGAS.jpg|60px|link= Per4ming Live 3121]] | |image1 = [[File:3121VEGAS.jpg|60px|link= Per4ming Live 3121]] | ||
− | |item2 = [[Sheet Music: 3121|3121]]<br>( | + | |item2 = [[Sheet Music: 3121|3121]]<br>(Sheet Music) |
|image2 = [[File:3121-sheetmusic.JPG|60px|link=Sheet Music: 3121]] | |image2 = [[File:3121-sheetmusic.JPG|60px|link=Sheet Music: 3121]] | ||
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|album promotion = The album title, 3121, was first seen at [[Prince]]’s performance on the NAACP Image Awards on [[19 March 2005]], where [[Prince]] played for the first time with his new band, and premiered [[Satisfied]] as part of an extended medley of older songs and covers. "3121" was written on the back of his jacket, which appears to be the same as on the album cover. This led to speculation online that an album would be released soon. | |album promotion = The album title, 3121, was first seen at [[Prince]]’s performance on the NAACP Image Awards on [[19 March 2005]], where [[Prince]] played for the first time with his new band, and premiered [[Satisfied]] as part of an extended medley of older songs and covers. "3121" was written on the back of his jacket, which appears to be the same as on the album cover. This led to speculation online that an album would be released soon. | ||
− | * Throughout 2005 and early 2006, there were reports of parties taking place at [[Prince]]’s rented home, called | + | * Throughout 2005 and early 2006, there were reports of parties taking place at [[Prince]]’s rented home, called [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA, leading to speculation that the album would carry the same title. The house is featured heavily in the booklet’s photography. |
* On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_13|13 December 2005]], [[Prince]] released [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] and its accompanying [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]], and held a press conference, at which he discussed this album, although it was not mentioned by name. The date written numerically, however (12/13) was a reverse of the album title. | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December_13|13 December 2005]], [[Prince]] released [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] and its accompanying [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]], and held a press conference, at which he discussed this album, although it was not mentioned by name. The date written numerically, however (12/13) was a reverse of the album title. | ||
* On [[04_February 2006|4 February 2006]], [[Prince]] performed on NBC TV show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Live Saturday Night Live] with [[Támar Davis|Támar]], premiering [[Fury]] and playing [[Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. This performance created a large amount of press and online anticipation for the album. | * On [[04_February 2006|4 February 2006]], [[Prince]] performed on NBC TV show [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_Night_Live Saturday Night Live] with [[Támar Davis|Támar]], premiering [[Fury]] and playing [[Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. This performance created a large amount of press and online anticipation for the album. | ||
* On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_14|14 February 2006]], the single [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] was re-released for Valentine’s Day, including a DVD containing the [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]]. | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_14|14 February 2006]], the single [[Single: Te Amo Corazón|Te Amo Corazón]] was re-released for Valentine’s Day, including a DVD containing the [[Video: Te Amo Corazón|video]]. | ||
* On [[15 February 2006]], [[Prince]] played a surprise performance at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit_Awards BRIT Awards] in London, England. His band included [[Wendy Melvoin]], [[Lisa Coleman]] and [[Sheila E.]], leading to a lot of speculation about [[Prince]] reuniting with [[The Revolution]] for a tour. This turned out to be unfounded, however. | * On [[15 February 2006]], [[Prince]] played a surprise performance at the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit_Awards BRIT Awards] in London, England. His band included [[Wendy Melvoin]], [[Lisa Coleman]] and [[Sheila E.]], leading to a lot of speculation about [[Prince]] reuniting with [[The Revolution]] for a tour. This turned out to be unfounded, however. | ||
− | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_21|21 February 2006]], [[Single: Black Sweat|Black Sweat / Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]] was released as a double A-side, and both songs received significant airplay. On iTunes, purchase of the single also entered the purchaser into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at | + | * On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February_21|21 February 2006]], [[Single: Black Sweat|Black Sweat / Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]] was released as a double A-side, and both songs received significant airplay. On iTunes, purchase of the single also entered the purchaser into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA; the show took place on [[06_May 2006-am|6 May 2006 (a.m.)]]. |
* Two websites were set up specifically for the album: [[www.3121countdown.com]], which served as a short-lived countdown to the release of the album, and [[www.3121.com]], which ran in different forms, opening in March 2006, serving as his primary website starting in Spring 2007 and closing in January 2008. | * Two websites were set up specifically for the album: [[www.3121countdown.com]], which served as a short-lived countdown to the release of the album, and [[www.3121.com]], which ran in different forms, opening in March 2006, serving as his primary website starting in Spring 2007 and closing in January 2008. | ||
* US press ads published in Rolling Stone and Billboard:<br> | * US press ads published in Rolling Stone and Billboard:<br> | ||
[[File:3121-USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Rolling Stone (6 Apr. 2006)]] [[File:3121-USpressadvertBB.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Billboard (8 Apr. 2006)]] | [[File:3121-USpressadvertRS.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Rolling Stone (6 Apr. 2006)]] [[File:3121-USpressadvertBB.jpg|x200px|Press advert published in Billboard (8 Apr. 2006)]] | ||
|trivia = The initial release contained a small postcard/flier for the later-aborted album by [[Támar Davis]], then-titled [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. | |trivia = The initial release contained a small postcard/flier for the later-aborted album by [[Támar Davis]], then-titled [[Album: Milk & Honey (2006)|Beautiful, Loved And Blessed]]. | ||
− | * The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at | + | * The initial release of the album included entry into the "Purple Ticket" sweepstakes, to win attendance at a private show at [[Location: 3121 Antelo Road|3121 Antelo Rd.]], Los Angeles, CA, USA, for seven winners in the US (and smaller number worldwide); the show took place on [[06_May 2006-am|6 May 2006 (a.m.)]]. |
* The album was released on 3/21, which was discussed online and in reviews as a deliberate date, given the title [[Album: 3121|3121]]. | * The album was released on 3/21, which was discussed online and in reviews as a deliberate date, given the title [[Album: 3121|3121]]. | ||
* The album sold 183,000 copies in the USA in its first week of release. | * The album sold 183,000 copies in the USA in its first week of release. | ||
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|format = Album | |format = Album | ||
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+ | * '''<u>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/October_26|26 October 2005]] configuration</u>'''<sup>*</sup> | ||
+ | # <b>[[3121]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Lolita]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Streets Of Panama]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[The Morning After]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Elixer]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Black Sweat]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Love Like Jazz]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Love]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Redhead Stepchild]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Shameless]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Satisfied]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[The Word]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[The Dance]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Get On The Boat]]</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Wall Of Berlin]]</b> | ||
+ | <sup>*</sup> <small> The exact sequence is unknown, but tentatively extrapolated from placing of tracks on other sequences and projects </small> | ||
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* '''<u>Late 2005 configuration</u>''' | * '''<u>Late 2005 configuration</u>''' | ||
# <b>[[3121]]</b> | # <b>[[3121]]</b> | ||
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|references = <b>Charts:</b> British Hit Albums ISBN 978-0-7535-1700-0; [http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Prince/3121-ac11656.html Charts In France] | |references = <b>Charts:</b> British Hit Albums ISBN 978-0-7535-1700-0; [http://www.chartsinfrance.net/Prince/3121-ac11656.html Charts In France] | ||
*<b>Sales</b>: [http://books.google.fr/books?id=BRYEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&lr=&hl=fr&rview=1#v=onepage&q=prince&f=false '''Prince Complete Circuit''' ''By Geoff Mayfield'' (Billboard: 8 Apr. 2006)] | *<b>Sales</b>: [http://books.google.fr/books?id=BRYEAAAAMBAJ&printsec=frontcover&lr=&hl=fr&rview=1#v=onepage&q=prince&f=false '''Prince Complete Circuit''' ''By Geoff Mayfield'' (Billboard: 8 Apr. 2006)] | ||
+ | *<b>Interview</b>: [https://www.housequake.com/sam-jennings-interview/ Sam Jennings Interview by Housequake (21 Aug. 2020 Housequake.com)] | ||
|categories = [[Category:2006]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]][[Category:NPG Records releases]] | |categories = [[Category:2006]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]][[Category:NPG Records releases]] | ||
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