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|label = [[Paisley Park Records]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | |label = [[Paisley Park Records]] / [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] | ||
− | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; [ | + | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Plant Record Plant], Hollywood, CA, USA; [[Sunset Sound]], Hollywood, CA, USA |
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|previous album link = [[Album: Allegiance|Allegiance]] | |previous album link = [[Album: Allegiance|Allegiance]] | ||
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|introduction = '''Carmen Electra''' is the first and only studio album by singer/model [[Carmen Electra]], and was released in February 1993. The album was largely written, produced and performed by [[Prince]] and other members of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band. | |introduction = '''Carmen Electra''' is the first and only studio album by singer/model [[Carmen Electra]], and was released in February 1993. The album was largely written, produced and performed by [[Prince]] and other members of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] band. | ||
− | The album produced four singles, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]] (both of which preceded the | + | |
+ | '''Sessions and compiling''' | ||
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+ | The album was recorded from Spring, 1991 to Summer, 1992, although [[Good Judy Girlfriend]] dates back to late 1988 or early 1989 and was originally considered for inclusion on the unreleased [[Album: Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic|Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic]] album. [[Fantasia Erotica]] was also recorded earlier, in late 1989. | ||
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+ | Tracks containing input by [[Prince]] which were recorded for potential inclusion on the album included [[Carmen On Top]], [[The Juice]], [[Power From Above]], [[Powerline]] and [[Go Carmen Go]] but they remain unreleased. | ||
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+ | '''Promotion''' | ||
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+ | The album produced four singles, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]] (both of which preceded the album’s release), [[Single: Everybody Get On Up|Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Single: Fun|Fun]] (which was only available in limited numbers in 1998 through [[1-800 New Funk]] after originally being planned for a promotional release in 1991). | ||
The album, originally titled '''On Top''', was planned for release in July 1992 (while [[Carmen Electra]] was the support act on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]), with the first single, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], preceding the release in June 1992, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] sent commercials for the album to MTV. | The album, originally titled '''On Top''', was planned for release in July 1992 (while [[Carmen Electra]] was the support act on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]), with the first single, [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]], preceding the release in June 1992, and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warner_Bros._Records Warner Bros.] sent commercials for the album to MTV. | ||
The album was not released for another six months, however, and was not given much publicity upon its final release. The album did not enter the charts. | The album was not released for another six months, however, and was not given much publicity upon its final release. The album did not enter the charts. | ||
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|tracklisting = | |tracklisting = | ||
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# <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:29) | # <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:29) | ||
# <b>[[Fun]]</b> (3:42) <sup>6</sup> | # <b>[[Fun]]</b> (3:42) <sup>6</sup> | ||
− | # <b>[[Just A Little | + | # <b>[[Just A Little Lovin’]]</b> (4:02) <sup>8</sup> |
# <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 2|Segue]]</b> (0:46) | # <b>[[Carmen Electra Segues#Segue # 2|Segue]]</b> (0:46) | ||
# <b>[[All That]]</b> (4:29) <sup>6</sup> | # <b>[[All That]]</b> (4:29) <sup>6</sup> | ||
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|musicians = [[Carmen Electra]] - vocals | |musicians = [[Carmen Electra]] - vocals | ||
− | *[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Good Judy Girlfriend]], [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_1|Segue # 1]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little | + | *[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Good Judy Girlfriend]], [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_1|Segue # 1]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin’]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_2|Segue # 2]] and [[All That]]. Background vocals on [[Everybody Get On Up]] (sampled from [[Get On Up]]) and [[This Is My House]] |
*[[Kathleen Johnson]] - background vocals on [[Go Go Dancer]] | *[[Kathleen Johnson]] - background vocals on [[Go Go Dancer]] | ||
− | *[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]] and [[This Is My House]], guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - all instruments, except where noted, on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]] and [[This Is My House]], guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]], and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
*[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_2|Segue]] [# 2] and [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]]) | *[[Eric Leeds]] - saxophone on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Carmen_Electra_Segues#Segue_.23_2|Segue]] [# 2] and [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]]) | ||
− | *[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Tommy Barbarella]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Rosie Gaines]] - keyboards on [[Step To The Mic]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Tony M.]] - vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Tony M.]] - vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]], co-lead vocals on [[S.T.]] |
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love] - background vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love] - background vocals on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]] | ||
− | *[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] - baritone saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] - baritone saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Dave Jensen]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Dave Jensen]] - trumpet on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
− | *[[Brian Gallagher]] - tenor saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little | + | *[[Brian Gallagher]] - tenor saxophone on [[Step To The Mic]], [[S.T.]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Just A Little Lovin’]] |
*[[Damon Dickson]] - vocal introduction on [[S.T.]] | *[[Damon Dickson]] - vocal introduction on [[S.T.]] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_Players Ohio Players] - sampled instrumental track on [[S.T.]] (from [[Skin Tight]]) | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio_Players Ohio Players] - sampled instrumental track on [[S.T.]] (from [[Skin Tight]]) | ||
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*[[Kirk Johnson]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]] | *[[Kirk Johnson]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]] | ||
*[[Tom Garneau]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]] | *[[Tom Garneau]] - mixing engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]] | ||
− | *[[Michael Koppelman]] - recording engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little | + | *[[Michael Koppelman]] - recording engineer on [[Go Go Dancer]], [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fantasia Erotica]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin’]] and [[All That]] |
− | *[[Keith "K.C." Cohen]] - co-producer and mixing engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little | + | *[[Keith "K.C." Cohen]] - co-producer and mixing engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[Fun]], [[Just A Little Lovin’]], [[All That]] and [[This Is My House]] |
*[[Ray Hahnfeldt]] - recording engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[S.T.]] and [[This Is My House]] | *[[Ray Hahnfeldt]] - recording engineer on [[Go On (Witcha Bad Self)]], [[S.T.]] and [[This Is My House]] | ||
*Mark Forrester - recording engineer on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]] | *Mark Forrester - recording engineer on [[Step To The Mic]] and [[Everybody Get On Up]] | ||
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*[[Coke Johnson]] - engineer on [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]]) | *[[Coke Johnson]] - engineer on [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]]) | ||
*[[Susan Rogers]] - engineer on [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]]) | *[[Susan Rogers]] - engineer on [[All That]] (sampled from [[Adore]]) | ||
− | |thanks = | + | *Bryan Gardner - mastering (at Bernie Grundman Mastering) |
+ | *Steve Noonan - mastering (at Bernie Grundman Mastering) | ||
+ | *Lyn Goldsmith - photography | ||
+ | *Kasha Breuning - make-up | ||
+ | *John Keoni - hair | ||
+ | *Greg Ross - art director | ||
+ | |thanks = Special Thank to - The Power from above, my mother and father for exposing me to the arts and the world of dance, and for your love and support through all the years; my friends and family: Shane, Channa, Monica, Vanessa and my grandparents | ||
+ | *Prince - Thank for all of your support, inspiration, guidance, support and love. | ||
+ | *Levi Seacer Jr., Tony M., Kirk, Damon, Rosie, Tommy, Sonny and Michael B. Prince and the N.P.G. for all your rib-eating', cornbread and collard greens -eatin’ greasy finger lickin’ funk. | ||
+ | *Thanx 2 - Benny Medina, all the employees of PRN and Paisley Park Studios, Greg Sain and the band, Marcus and Louise, the Steeles, Duane, Gilbert, Jill, Therese, Michelle, Robbie, Art and Joey. | ||
+ | *Robin Power and K-Dean. | ||
+ | *Joy Bailey - Thank for all you have done for me. | ||
+ | *Damlondo, Scott-folks, Robyn Roseman, Melanie Andrews, Chris Stokes, Gerald, Tony Robinson and family, Damon Williams, Cold Crush, Cold Premiere, Jefflyn Dangerfield, Chris Tyler and family, James, Marcus, Tony, Shane, Buffy, Wanda - God bless. | ||
+ | *Tina Decker - Thanks for putting 15 years of hard work into my dancing. | ||
+ | *Diane C., 3-2-Tha Grill, Charles Spurling, Sean Cheesman, Tina Landon, Kings Island Productions, Kasha, Randee St. Nicholas, Jeff Katz, Lyn Goldsmith, Myron and Ballet of the Dolls, Pat from Minnesota Twisters and Tumblers. | ||
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|singles = | |singles = | ||
{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
|Single = [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]] | |Single = [[Single: Go Go Dancer|Go Go Dancer]] | ||
− | |B-side = | + | |B-side = [[Go Go Dancer]] |
|Image = Gogodancer single.jpg | |Image = Gogodancer single.jpg | ||
|Link = Single: Go Go Dancer | |Link = Single: Go Go Dancer | ||
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{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
|Single = [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]] | |Single = [[Single: Fantasia Erotica|Fantasia Erotica]] | ||
− | |B-side = | + | |B-side = [[Fantasia Erotica]] |
|Image = Fantasiaerotica single.jpg | |Image = Fantasiaerotica single.jpg | ||
|Link = Single: Fantasia Erotica | |Link = Single: Fantasia Erotica | ||
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{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
|Single = [[Single: Everybody Get On Up|Everybody Get On Up]] | |Single = [[Single: Everybody Get On Up|Everybody Get On Up]] | ||
− | |B-side = | + | |B-side = [[Everybody Get On Up]] |
|Image = Everybodygetonup single.jpg | |Image = Everybodygetonup single.jpg | ||
|Link = Single: Everybody Get On Up | |Link = Single: Everybody Get On Up | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
− | |Single = [[Single: Fun|Fun]] (limited release only)< | + | |Single = [[Single: Fun|Fun]] <small>(limited release only)</small> |
− | |B-side = | + | |B-side = [[Fun|Mo'Fun]] |
|Image = Fun single.jpg | |Image = Fun single.jpg | ||
|Link = Single: Fun | |Link = Single: Fun | ||
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|charts = | |charts = | ||
{{Charts| | {{Charts| | ||
− | |charts = {{noCharts|format=album|Country= | + | |charts = {{noCharts|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
− | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= | + | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
− | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= | + | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
}} | }} | ||
|releases = | |releases = | ||
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# <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b> | # <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b> | ||
# <b>[[Powerline]] </b> | # <b>[[Powerline]] </b> | ||
− | # <b>[[Just A Little | + | # <b>[[Just A Little Lovin’]]</b> |
# <b>[[All That]]</b> | # <b>[[All That]]</b> | ||
# <b>[[This Is My House]]</b> | # <b>[[This Is My House]]</b> | ||
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# <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b> | # <b>[[Fantasia Erotica]]</b> | ||
# <b>[[Powerline]] </b> | # <b>[[Powerline]] </b> | ||
− | # <b>[[Just A Little | + | # <b>[[Just A Little Lovin’]]</b> |
# <b>[[All That]]</b> | # <b>[[All That]]</b> | ||
# <b>[[This Is My House]]</b> | # <b>[[This Is My House]]</b> |
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