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|introduction = '''Superconductor''' is the second studio album by [[Andy Allo]], her first on [[NPG Records]], released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 20|20 November 2012]] (a USB edition with two live versions of album tracks followed in April 2014). The album includes six songs written by [[Andy Allo]], and three songs co-written by her and [[Prince]]: [[Superconductor]], [[The Calm]] and [[Long Gone]]. | |introduction = '''Superconductor''' is the second studio album by [[Andy Allo]], her first on [[NPG Records]], released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/November 20|20 November 2012]] (a USB edition with two live versions of album tracks followed in April 2014). The album includes six songs written by [[Andy Allo]], and three songs co-written by her and [[Prince]]: [[Superconductor]], [[The Calm]] and [[Long Gone]]. | ||
− | The album includes contributions by [[Prince]], who is the | + | The album includes contributions by [[Prince]], who is the album’s executive producer, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombone_Shorty Trombone Shorty] (marking his first appearance on a [[Prince]]-related album), [[Maceo Parker]], the [[Hornheads]] (as 'Hornheadz') (making their first appearance on a [[Prince]]-related album since 2001’s [[Album: The Rainbow Children|The Rainbow Children]]) and members of the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]. [[Prince]]’s musical contributions are not documented, but he is believed to play on every track. |
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Work on the album began in Summer, 2011. [[People Pleaser]] was premiered during a show on [[24_June 2011|24 June 2011, Métropolis, Montreal, QC, Canada]], although it is unclear if a studio version had been recorded at that point. [http://www.zol.ch/bezirk-uster/maur/Prince-war-in-den-Powerplay-Studios/story/24933260 Zürcher Oberländer] reported that [[Prince]] recorded at Powerplay Studios, Maur, Switzerland, from [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_20|20]]-[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_31|31 August 2011]], where some work on the album took place. | Work on the album began in Summer, 2011. [[People Pleaser]] was premiered during a show on [[24_June 2011|24 June 2011, Métropolis, Montreal, QC, Canada]], although it is unclear if a studio version had been recorded at that point. [http://www.zol.ch/bezirk-uster/maur/Prince-war-in-den-Powerplay-Studios/story/24933260 Zürcher Oberländer] reported that [[Prince]] recorded at Powerplay Studios, Maur, Switzerland, from [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_20|20]]-[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August_31|31 August 2011]], where some work on the album took place. | ||
Further work took place at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, MN, USA later in 2011 and early 2012. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombone_Shorty Trombone Shorty] posted on [http://twitter.com/#!/Tromboneshorty Twitter] on 23 November 2011, "Dream come true worked in the studio with Prince and Maceo Parker yesterday!!!", indicating that his work on the album was recorded then. In early January 2012, [[Andy Allo]] posted a photo of her with the [[Hornheadz]], suggesting their contribution(s) were recorded around that time. [[Andy Allo]] gave a number of media interviews in Sacramento in June 2012, in which she stated that she was "putting the finishing touches" on the album. | Further work took place at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, MN, USA later in 2011 and early 2012. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trombone_Shorty Trombone Shorty] posted on [http://twitter.com/#!/Tromboneshorty Twitter] on 23 November 2011, "Dream come true worked in the studio with Prince and Maceo Parker yesterday!!!", indicating that his work on the album was recorded then. In early January 2012, [[Andy Allo]] posted a photo of her with the [[Hornheadz]], suggesting their contribution(s) were recorded around that time. [[Andy Allo]] gave a number of media interviews in Sacramento in June 2012, in which she stated that she was "putting the finishing touches" on the album. | ||
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The album was preceded by the digital single [[Single: People Pleaser|People Pleaser]], released two weeks before the album. | The album was preceded by the digital single [[Single: People Pleaser|People Pleaser]], released two weeks before the album. | ||
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− | |album promotion = The project was announced on [[Andy Allo]] | + | |album promotion = The project was announced on [[Andy Allo]]’s [http://facebook.com/andyallo Facebook page] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_8|8 March 2012]] with a 15-second video using a clip of the song [[Superconductor]]. [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/03/08/new-andy-allo-featuring-prince-coming-soon-listen-now-to-people-pleaser/ Drfunkenberry.com] posted a 1:09 sample of [[People Pleaser]] from the album hours later, and posted additional information regarding the project. |
*On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 26|26 April 2012]], a 23-second video titled ''Wonder What It'll Feel Like...'', using a clip of an unidentified song (with the lyrics "This is what it feels like") was premiered on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqTnPMwZbxo YouTube] to promote the album. [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/04/26/new-andy-allo-wonder-what-itll-feel-like-teaser DrFunkenberry.com] identified the track as [[When Stars Collide]]. | *On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 26|26 April 2012]], a 23-second video titled ''Wonder What It'll Feel Like...'', using a clip of an unidentified song (with the lyrics "This is what it feels like") was premiered on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqTnPMwZbxo YouTube] to promote the album. [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/04/26/new-andy-allo-wonder-what-itll-feel-like-teaser DrFunkenberry.com] identified the track as [[When Stars Collide]]. | ||
− | *[[People Pleaser]] was performed live on French TV show [[27_June 2011|Le Grand Journal]] a year before the | + | *[[People Pleaser]] was performed live on French TV show [[27_June 2011|Le Grand Journal]] a year before the album’s planned release. |
*On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 14|14 June 2012]], [[Andy Allo]] appeared on radio station [http://www.v1011fm.com/main.html V101.1] in her hometown of Sacramento, talking about creating the album with [[Prince]], and played clips of the album versions of [[People Pleaser]], [[Superconductor]] and [[When Stars Collide]]. | *On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 14|14 June 2012]], [[Andy Allo]] appeared on radio station [http://www.v1011fm.com/main.html V101.1] in her hometown of Sacramento, talking about creating the album with [[Prince]], and played clips of the album versions of [[People Pleaser]], [[Superconductor]] and [[When Stars Collide]]. | ||
*[http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/06/23/andy-allo-shows-us-what-it-takes-to-be-a-superconductor/ DrFunkenberry.com] posted a lengthy interview and article on the album on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 23|23 June 2012]], which confirmed an additional track title, [[If I Was King]]. | *[http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/06/23/andy-allo-shows-us-what-it-takes-to-be-a-superconductor/ DrFunkenberry.com] posted a lengthy interview and article on the album on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June 23|23 June 2012]], which confirmed an additional track title, [[If I Was King]]. | ||
*[[Andy Allo]] posted photos of the finished CD packaging on her [http://facebook.com/andyallo Facebook page] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 11|11 September 2012]]. | *[[Andy Allo]] posted photos of the finished CD packaging on her [http://facebook.com/andyallo Facebook page] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 11|11 September 2012]]. | ||
*[[Andy Allo]] held a [[Album: Superconductor|Superconductor]] listening party and played a short live set with the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] in the House Of Blues, Chicago. IL, USA on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_23|23 September 2012]]. | *[[Andy Allo]] held a [[Album: Superconductor|Superconductor]] listening party and played a short live set with the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] in the House Of Blues, Chicago. IL, USA on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_23|23 September 2012]]. | ||
− | *[[Andy Allo]] guested a few times during [[Prince]] | + | *[[Andy Allo]] guested a few times during [[Prince]]’s "Welcome 2 Chicago" series of shows, and she and the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] performed a short set at the first "afterjam" on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_25|25 September 2012 (a.m.)]]; they started the show very late, however, so much so that they were shut down, before [[Prince]], who was there could potentially join in. |
− | *[[Andy Allo]] and the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] performed [[People Pleaser]] on three Chicago-area TV stations on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_24|24 September 2012]] ( | + | *[[Andy Allo]] and the [[Band: New Power Generation|NPG]] performed [[People Pleaser]] on three Chicago-area TV stations on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_24|24 September 2012]] (WCIU’s You And Me morning show, broadcast the next day) and [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September_26|26 September 2012]] (WGN’s Morning News, followed by another performance of the song on Fox Chicago’s Good Day Chicago), while in town for [[Prince]]’s "Welcome 2 Chicago" series of shows. |
− | |trivia = Press release on 11 September 2012: ''<small><blockquote>Andy Allo, funk/soul artist extraordinaire, has been announced to perform live at | + | |trivia = Press release on 11 September 2012: ''<small><blockquote>Andy Allo, funk/soul artist extraordinaire, has been announced to perform live at Prince’s after-jam at Chicago’s House of Blues on September 24, following a special performance by Prince himself, at his "Welcome 2 Chicago" engagement. The "Welcome 2" event will be held at the United Center earlier that evening, in support of the Rebuild the Dream foundation, founded by Van Jones, whose mission is to mobilize thousands of everyday people who come together to build strong vibrant communities, and to fix the U.S. economy from the ground up.<br><br>Allo, who opens for Prince on-tour and is a guitarist/vocalist in his band, The New Power Generation, will be releasing her sophomore CD on Prince’s [[NPG Records]] on September 20 titled "Superconductor." The album is Executive Produced by Prince, and features six self-penned tracks by Allo, with three songs co-written by Prince - "Superconductor," "The Calm" and "Gone" ''[released as [[Long Gone]]]''. The album also includes featured artists Maceo Parker, Prince and Trombone Shorty.<br><br>As soon as we felt Andy Allo’s energetic presence on tour with r band," says Prince, "we knew she’d b leading her own revolution soon!"<br><br>Adds Allo, "Touring with Prince & The NPG has been a challenging and rewarding experience and Superconductor is a work of art that encapsulates the journey thus far."<br><br>A poet, songwriter, singer and dancer, Allo has been a member of The New Power Generation since 2011. Allo will continue to tour with Prince in conjunction with the release of "Superconductor."</blockquote></small>'' |
*Image of the USB edition:<br> | *Image of the USB edition:<br> | ||
<blockquote>[[File:Superconductor USB.jpg|200px]]</blockquote><br> | <blockquote>[[File:Superconductor USB.jpg|200px]]</blockquote><br> |
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