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|album name = The Unexpected | |album name = The Unexpected | ||
|album image = [[File:Theunexpected album.jpg|200px]] | |album image = [[File:Theunexpected album.jpg|200px]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 18|18 February | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 18|18 February 2014]] |
|length = 52:04 | |length = 52:04 | ||
|label = 1860 Property, LLC | |label = 1860 Property, LLC | ||
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|previous album link = [[Album: Icon|Icon]] | |previous album link = [[Album: Icon|Icon]] | ||
|next year = 2015 | |next year = 2015 | ||
− | |next image = | + | |next image = File: Essential Rosie album.jpg |
− | |next album = Album: | + | |next album = Album: Essential Rosie |
− | |next album link = [[Album: | + | |next album link = [[Album: Essential Rosie|Essential Rosie]] |
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− | |introduction = '''The Unexpected''' is the second studio album by [[Liv Warfield]] (the first to include input by [[Prince]]), released in February | + | |introduction = '''The Unexpected''' is the second studio album by [[Liv Warfield]] (the first to include input by [[Prince]]), released in February 2014. The album includes two songs written or co-written by [[Prince]]: [[Wow|The Unexpected]] and [[Your Show]]. Additionally he is credited as executive producer on the whole album. |
The album was preceded by the digital release of two singles, ''Why Do You Lie?'' and ''Catch Me If You Can'', five months before the album. | The album was preceded by the digital release of two singles, ''Why Do You Lie?'' and ''Catch Me If You Can'', five months before the album. | ||
− | While specific recording dates are not known, | + | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking of [[The Unexpected]] and [[Your Show]] is likely to have taken place in 2013 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. The rest of the album was recorded in Portland, OR. |
According to an interview [[Liv Warfield]] gave to [http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2014/01/liv_warfield_prince_unexpected_jimmy_fallon.html Oregon Live], [[Prince]] wrote the title track for [[Liv Warfield|Warfield]] after she had already decided on the album's title; she did not have a title track for the album until that point. More information about the album and its tracks will be added as it becomes known. | According to an interview [[Liv Warfield]] gave to [http://www.oregonlive.com/music/index.ssf/2014/01/liv_warfield_prince_unexpected_jimmy_fallon.html Oregon Live], [[Prince]] wrote the title track for [[Liv Warfield|Warfield]] after she had already decided on the album's title; she did not have a title track for the album until that point. More information about the album and its tracks will be added as it becomes known. | ||
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# <b>Fanfare</b> | # <b>Fanfare</b> | ||
# <b>Fly</b> | # <b>Fly</b> | ||
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+ | <big><div style="color:#ab3e00">CD (Japanese version)</div></big><br> | ||
+ | # <b>Coat Of Arms</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Wow|The Unexpected]]</b> (4:23) <sup>1</sup> | ||
+ | # <b>Why Do You Lie?</b> | ||
+ | # <b>BlackBird</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Stay - "Soul Lifted"</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Catch Me If You Can</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Don't Say Much</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Lena Blue</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Freedom</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Come Back</b> | ||
+ | # <b>[[Your Show]]</b> (5:34) <sup>2</sup> | ||
+ | # <b>Fanfare</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Fly</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Save Me</b> | ||
+ | # <b>Them Changes</b> (Live at Blue Note Tokyo) | ||
+ | # <b>[[Wow|The Unexpected]]</b> (Live at Blue Note Tokyo) (4:22) <sup>1</sup> | ||
|credits = | |credits = | ||
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*Tyrone Hendrix - co-producer on [[Wow|The Unexpected]] | *Tyrone Hendrix - co-producer on [[Wow|The Unexpected]] | ||
*Nick Moon, Tone Proper Mastering - mixer | *Nick Moon, Tone Proper Mastering - mixer | ||
− | |thanks = ''Thank you God for giving me life. Your universe is magnificent and glorious in all its beauty. | + | |thanks = O'Lawrence Warfield & Olivia G. Warfield, Patricia and Dan McCoy, Shak, Brennan, Vanessa & Bob, Jackson family, House family, Linda Hornebuckle, Abibat Durosimi, Joe Bean Keller, Larry Miller, Jordan Brand, City of Portland, Barry Hampton, Essence magazine (Michelle Ebanks, Joy Collins, Emil Wilbekin, Cori Murray, Yolanda Sangweni and the entire Essence staff), Tony Ozier, Sedell Jones, A.G. Donnaloia, Sean Foote, John Blackwell, VH1, VH1Soul, Jimmy Fallon, Amina Patton, City Winery NYC (Shlomo Lipetz), Sharon Jones, Evan Winter, Tom D'Antoni, Magpie, Money & Lovin, Silky, Patrick Lamb, Larhonda Steele, Doug Fir, Shira Otchis, BKLYN1834, Sue House, Jennifer Doughtery, Dave Whipple, Misty Copeland, McFee, Okayplayer.com, Nick Moon, Big Red Studio, Pryor family, City of Peoria, Loui & Nelson, Dr. Funkenberry, Janell Snowden, Dr. Michelle Callahan, Kelly Jackson, Live on the Park (ATL), Neosoul Cafe, Organic Fusion (Leticia Thomas & Angenella Fleming), Kate Pritchard, Joel Osteen, Bishop Val Johnson, Eric "Pik Funk" Smith, Erick Williams (MK), Girls Inc., Bianca Pettenari (BD503), Legendary Damon, Richard Hallmarq, Yancey Edwards, Marco Hall, Warfield family, Pryor family, Aunt Lena, Smith family and Doug E. Fresh. |
+ | *Special thanks to my New Power Generation family and my band: Ryan Waters, Tyrone Hendrix, Marquay Seamster, Chris Turner, Saeeda Wright, Ashley Seamster and NPG Hornz. | ||
+ | *Thanks to my faithful social media followers who support and promote my work: @DrFunkenberry, @Baron3121, @PDubFunk, @TannisRoss, @AlwaysInUrHair, @Mirabelle2269, @ChasingSoul, @NeoSoulCafe, @JesterEye7, @3rdEyeBoy, @PrinceNewsDaily, @Peter_Lodder, @Funkatopia, @Serpan99, @ClaireHennekam, @Anita3Kids, @Utopia7, @AStanger, @CrystalFC4RH, @VanessaMPLS3121 for her amazing cheesecakes | ||
+ | *Thank you God for giving me life. Your universe is magnificent and glorious in all its beauty. | ||
+ | *[[Prince]]: thank you. I dedicate this project to you. I'm so inspired by your artistry and thank you for your guidance. You have been a mentor, a friend, a brother, all mixed in one. Your support gave me the courage to make this journey. I am so blessed to be able to learn from the best! I hope you enjoy these frequencies. *Owen and Bess: I love you ... I hope I created something you can step to!! :) Your wisdom and strength carry me through. You are truly an inspiration and I will always remember to live life as best I can, giving God glory whenever I can. | ||
+ | *Ladaryl McCoy: you give so much of yourself. You inspire, believe, protect and nurture our love because you believe in us. We are 1. I thank you for helping me pull out the fear. I love you for your sacrifice and patience. You are my 'Brotha Man'. My chocolate blessing. | ||
+ | *Gretchen: I love you. Never change. | ||
+ | *Yvonne: you are poised, gracious, steadfast, and most of all, you're my sister! I love you so much. I can't thank you enough for believing in me from the very beginning. You're very rare and special. And I can't wait to see what's next! ... you never stop ... you da best Yvonne! It started with a prayer ... won't He do it! | ||
<!-------SINGLES -------> | <!-------SINGLES -------> | ||
− | |singles = * | + | |singles = <small>The 2 singles released from this album didn't contain a [[Prince]] contribution:</small> |
− | * | + | *Why Do You Lie? |
+ | *Catch Me If You Can | ||
|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = [[Album: 20TEN| | + | |item1 = [[Album: 20TEN|20Ten]]<br>(album) |
− | |image1 = [[File:20Ten album.jpg|60px|link=Album: | + | |image1 = [[File:20Ten album.jpg|60px|link=Album: 20Ten]] |
− | |item2 = | + | |item2 = [[Album: Plectrumelectrum|Plectrumelectrum]]<br>(album) |
− | |image2 = | + | |image2 = [[Image:Plectrumelectrum_album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Plectrumelectrum]] |
}} | }} | ||
|charts = | |charts = | ||
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|Comment = Digital download | |Comment = Digital download | ||
|Front = Theunexpected album.jpg | |Front = Theunexpected album.jpg | ||
+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | |Country = Worldwide | ||
+ | |Format = CD | ||
+ | |CatNr = | ||
+ | |Comment = sold at concerts, available on-line | ||
+ | |Front = Theunexpected album.jpg | ||
+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | |Country = Japan | ||
+ | |Format = CD | ||
+ | |CatNr = | ||
+ | |Comment = sold at concerts, available on-line | ||
+ | |Front = Theunexpected_Japan_album.jpg | ||
|Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
|LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
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− | |album promotion = [[Liv Warfield]] released a video of ''Why Do You Lie?'' in December 2013, and performed the song live on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on 28 January | + | |album promotion = [[Liv Warfield]] released a video of ''Why Do You Lie?'' in December 2013, and performed the song live on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on 28 January 2014. |
− | * The album was streamed in full along with a number of performance and interview videos through [http://www.mtv.com/artists/liv-warfield/#vh1 VH-1 Artists] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 11|11 February | + | * The album was streamed in full along with a number of performance and interview videos through [http://www.mtv.com/artists/liv-warfield/#vh1 VH-1 Artists] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/February 11|11 February 2014]]. |
− | |trivia = The album became available for pre-order at various digital outlets on 28 January | + | |trivia = The album became available for pre-order at various digital outlets on 28 January 2014, with three instant downloads available with the pre-order: ''Why Do You Lie?'', ''Catch Me If You Can'' and ''Freedom''. |
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
|references = [http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-unexpected/id803023700 iTunes USA] | |references = [http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-unexpected/id803023700 iTunes USA] |
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