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|album image = [[Image:Welcome2america.jpg|200px|Welcome 2 America album artwork]] | |album image = [[Image:Welcome2america.jpg|200px|Welcome 2 America album artwork]] | ||
|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 30|30 July, 2021]] ''(announced)'' | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 30|30 July, 2021]] ''(announced)'' | ||
− | |length = | + | |length = 54:21 (studio album only) |
|label = [[NPG Records|NPG Records, Inc.]] under exclusive license to Legacy Recordings | |label = [[NPG Records|NPG Records, Inc.]] under exclusive license to Legacy Recordings | ||
|studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
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− | |introduction = '''Welcome 2 America''' has been announced for release in July 2021. It is the first full previously-unreleased studio album of [[Prince]] material to be released posthumously, and the tenth posthumous album release overall. Recorded in 2010, the album was tentatively planned for release in 2011, likely as a follow-up to [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]] and in conjunction with the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]], which ran from December 2010 to May 2011. The album was abandoned at the time for unknown reasons, however. The album as announced for release in July 2021 makes use of | + | |introduction = '''Welcome 2 America''' has been announced for release in July 2021. It is the first full previously-unreleased studio album of [[Prince]] material to be released posthumously, and the tenth posthumous album release overall. Recorded in 2010, the album was tentatively planned for release in 2011, likely as a follow-up to [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]] and in conjunction with the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]], which ran from December 2010 to May 2011. The album was abandoned at the time for unknown reasons, however. The album as announced for release in July 2021 makes use of what’s believed to be the final configuration of the album. |
− | A deluxe edition of the album includes a blu-ray video of the [[28 April 2011|28 April 2011: The Forum: Inglewood, CA, USA]] show on the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]] (part of the "Twenty One Nite Stand" in California. | + | A deluxe edition of the album includes a blu-ray video of the [[28 April 2011|28 April 2011: The Forum: Inglewood, CA, USA]] show on the [[Welcome 2 America Tour]] (part of the "Twenty One Nite Stand" in California). |
<b>Sessions and compiling</b> | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> | ||
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|credits = All songs written by [[Prince]] except where noted.<br> | |credits = All songs written by [[Prince]] except where noted.<br> | ||
|* comment = <small> | |* comment = <small> | ||
− | <sup>1</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Pirner Dave Pirner] | + | <sup>1</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Pirner Dave Pirner]<br> |
− | + | <sup>2</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Batson Mark Batson], Shannon Sanders and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India.Arie India.Arie]<br> | |
+ | <sup>3</sup> Written by [[Prince]], [[Lisa Coleman]], [[Matt Fink|Dr. Fink]], [[Wendy Melvoin]]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>4</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Whitfield Norman Whitfield]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>5</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jackson Janet Jackson], Scott McCallum and [[Jimmy Jam]] & [[Terry Lewis]]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>6</sup> Written by [[Larry Graham]]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>7</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan Bob Dylan]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>8</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Montgomery_(songwriter) Bob Montgomery]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>9</sup> Written by [[Morris Day]], [[Prince]], and [[Jesse Johnson]]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>10</sup> Written by [[Sheila E.]] and [[Prince]]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>11</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Parissi Robert Parissi]<br> | ||
+ | <sup>12</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_%22Kool%22_Bell Robert "Kool" Bell], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Bell_(musician) Ronald Bell], George M. Brown, Robert "Spikes" Mickens, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claydes_Charles_Smith Claydes Charles Smith], Dennis R. Thomas, Richard A. Westfield<br> | ||
+ | <sup>13</sup> Written by Fred Alexander Jr., Norman Beavers, Marvin Craig, Fred Lewis, Tiemeyer McCain, Thomas Shelby, Steve Shockley, Otis Stokes, and Mark Adam Wood, Jr.<br> | ||
+ | <sup>14</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Ferry Bryan Ferry]<br> | ||
</small> | </small> | ||
|other format = LP | |other format = LP | ||
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''Etching'' | ''Etching'' | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Blu-ray: Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011''' | + | <br> |
− | # <b>[[Joy In Repetition]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | '''Blu-ray: Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011''' - ''available on Deluxe (2LP + 1CD + Blu-ray) set only'' |
− | # <b>[[Brown Skin]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Joy In Repetition]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[17 Days]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Brown Skin]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>2</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Shhh]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[17 Days]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>3</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Controversy]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Shhh]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[(Theme_Song_From)_Which_Way_Is_Up%3F|Theme From "Which Way Is Up"]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Controversy]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[What Have You Done For Me Lately]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[(Theme_Song_From)_Which_Way_Is_Up%3F|Theme From "Which Way Is Up"]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>4</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Partyman]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[What Have You Done For Me Lately]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>5</sup> |
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Partyman]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[Make You Feel My Love]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[It’s Alright]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>6</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Misty Blue]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Make You Feel My Love]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>7</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Let’s Go Crazy]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Misty Blue]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>8</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Let’s Go Crazy]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[1999]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Delirious]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[1999]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[Purple Rain]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Little Red Corvette]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[The Bird]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Purple Rain]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[Jungle Love]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[The Bird]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>9</sup> |
− | # <b>[[A Love Bizarre]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Jungle Love]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>9</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Kiss]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[A Love Bizarre]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>10</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Play That Funky Music]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Kiss]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) |
− | # <b>[[Hollywood Swinging|Hollywood | + | # <b>[[Play That Funky Music]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>11</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Fantastic Voyage]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Hollywood Swinging|Hollywood Swingin’]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>12</sup> |
− | # <b>[[More Than This]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA April 28, 2011) | + | # <b>[[Fantastic Voyage]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>13</sup> |
+ | # <b>[[More Than This]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>14</sup> | ||
<!-------PERSONNEL -------> | <!-------PERSONNEL -------> | ||
|musicians = [[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted | |musicians = [[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted | ||
− | *[[Chris Coleman]] | + | *[[Chris Coleman]] - drums on [[Welcome 2 America]] and [[Hot Summer]] |
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld] | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld] - bass guitar on [[Welcome 2 America]] and [[Hot Summer]] |
*[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards and percussion on [[Welcome 2 America]] | *[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards and percussion on [[Welcome 2 America]] | ||
− | *[[Ida Nielsen]] | + | *[[Ida Nielsen]] - bass guitar on unconfirmed tracks (assumed) |
*[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone, horn arrangement on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | *[[Michael B. Nelson]] - trombone, horn arrangement on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | ||
*[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | *[[Steve Strand]] - trumpet on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | ||
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*[[Kenni Holmen]] - tenor sax, flute on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | *[[Kenni Holmen]] - tenor sax, flute on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | ||
*[[Kathy Jensen]] - baritone sax, clarinet on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | *[[Kathy Jensen]] - baritone sax, clarinet on [[1,000 Light Years From Here]] | ||
− | *[[Shelby J.]] - background vocals on [[Same Page Different Book]] and [[Welcome 2 America]] | + | *[[Shelby J.]] - background vocals on [[Same Page Different Book]] and [[Welcome 2 America]] |
− | *[[Elisa Dease]] - background vocals on [[Same Page Different Book]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]] and [[Welcome 2 America]] | + | *[[Elisa Dease]] - background vocals on [[Same Page Different Book]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]] and [[Welcome 2 America]] |
− | *[[Liv Warfield]] - background vocals on [[Hot Summer]], [[Same Page Different Book]] and [[Welcome 2 America]] | + | *[[Liv Warfield]] - background vocals on [[Hot Summer]], [[Same Page Different Book]] and [[Welcome 2 America]] |
− | |production = [[Prince]] - producer | + | |production = [[Prince]] - producer |
*[[Mr. Hayes]] - co-producer | *[[Mr. Hayes]] - co-producer | ||
|thanks = TBA | |thanks = TBA | ||
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{{AlbumSinglesLine| | {{AlbumSinglesLine| | ||
|Single = [[Single: Welcome 2 America|Welcome 2 America]] | |Single = [[Single: Welcome 2 America|Welcome 2 America]] | ||
− | |B-side = | + | |B-side = [[Dreamer]] / [[Welcome 2 America]] (Live, 14 May 2011) |
|Image = Welcome2america_single.jpg | |Image = Welcome2america_single.jpg | ||
|Link = Single: Welcome 2 America | |Link = Single: Welcome 2 America | ||
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|image2 = | |image2 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |charts = {{noCharts|format=album|Country= the USA}} | + | |charts = |
+ | {{Charts| | ||
+ | |charts = {{noCharts|format=album|Country= the USA, as it has not yet been released}} | ||
|certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} | ||
|awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} | ||
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{{SingleReleases| | {{SingleReleases| | ||
|ReleaseLine = | |ReleaseLine = | ||
+ | {{SingleLine| | ||
+ | |Country = USA | ||
+ | |Format = CD | ||
+ | |CatNr = n/a | ||
+ | |Comment = | ||
+ | |Front = Welcome2america.jpg | ||
+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{SingleLine| | {{SingleLine| | ||
|Country = USA | |Country = USA | ||
|Format = Digital | |Format = Digital | ||
+ | |CatNr = n/a | ||
+ | |Comment = | ||
+ | |Front = Welcome2america.jpg | ||
+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{SingleLine| | ||
+ | |Country = USA | ||
+ | |Format = 2LP | ||
|CatNr = n/a | |CatNr = n/a | ||
|Comment = | |Comment = | ||
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{{SingleLine| | {{SingleLine| | ||
|Country = USA | |Country = USA | ||
− | |Format = | + | |Format = 2LP Gold |
+ | |CatNr = n/a | ||
+ | |Comment = | ||
+ | |Front = Welcome2america.jpg | ||
+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{SingleLine| | ||
+ | |Country = USA | ||
+ | |Format = 2LP Clear | ||
+ | |CatNr = n/a | ||
+ | |Comment = [https://www.target.com/p/prince-welcome-2-america-target-exclusive-vinyl/-/A-82776611?fbclid=IwAR2UZ5KlGP5puFcgSehr-Esl8daF_WYcASudAfj3jUm2MyRjBNrAZZpZc78# Target exclusive] | ||
+ | |Front = Welcome2america Targetedition.jpg | ||
+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelA = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{SingleLine| | ||
+ | |Country = USA | ||
+ | |Format = Deluxe (2LP + 1CD + Blu-ray) | ||
+ | |CatNr = n/a | ||
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+ | |Back = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
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+ | |LabelB = Princevaultsinglecover.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{SingleLine| | ||
+ | |Country = Japan | ||
+ | |Format = CD + Blu-ray | ||
|CatNr = n/a | |CatNr = n/a | ||
|Comment = | |Comment = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|album promotion = The album was announced and available to pre-order on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 8|8 April, 2021]]. The title track, [[Welcome 2 America]], was made available on streaming and download platforms, and a 55-second promo video was made available to promote the set. The accompanying vinyl single, [[Single: Welcome 2 America|Welcome 2 America]] with an exclusive live b-side was also announced on the official website. | |album promotion = The album was announced and available to pre-order on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 8|8 April, 2021]]. The title track, [[Welcome 2 America]], was made available on streaming and download platforms, and a 55-second promo video was made available to promote the set. The accompanying vinyl single, [[Single: Welcome 2 America|Welcome 2 America]] with an exclusive live b-side was also announced on the official website. | ||
+ | * The [https://store.prince.com/product/5QLPPR064/welcome-2-america-deluxe-2lp-1cd-bluray?cp=103229_109595 promotional description] of the set reads: | ||
+ | :''Recorded in the spring of 2010 and then mysteriously archived by Prince before its release, the statement album Welcome 2 America documents Prince’s concerns, hopes, and visions for a shifting society, presciently foreshadowing an era of political division, disinformation, and a renewed fight for racial justice. The album features some of Prince’s only studio collaborations with the bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, drummer Chris Coleman, and engineer Jason Agel, with additional contributions from New Power Generation singers Shelby J, Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo and keyboardist Morris Hayes, who Prince also recruited to co-produce the album.'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | :''The Deluxe Edition of Welcome 2 America combines the 2LP and CD versions of the album with a never before released Blu-Ray of Prince’s full April 28, 2011 performance at the Forum, part of the Welcome 2 America Tour’s historic 21 Nite Stand in Los Angeles. The show is presented in stereo, 5.1 surround and Dolby Atmos, and includes 24 tracks from across Prince’s career, from his biggest hits to fan favorites to ten rare covers. In addition, the deluxe edition features a 32 page 12x12 book, exclusive poster and an embossed vellum envelope of limited edition memorabilia all housed in a luxe, gold embossed package. Experienced as a complete package, the Deluxe Edition provides an immersive view of Prince’s creative genius during his spontaneous, energetic, and thought-provoking Welcome 2 America era.'' | ||
* American CBS TV show [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-prince-album-to-be-released-will-debut-on-60-minutes/?fbclid=IwAR27J1GZZfz99NtVuTnGovgcblqwDl7uRsOpb3HgUybQOx0PIcqxaOc1nzk 60 Minutes] has announced that they will debut tracks from the album on their 11 April 2021 show. This page will be updated after the fact. | * American CBS TV show [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-prince-album-to-be-released-will-debut-on-60-minutes/?fbclid=IwAR27J1GZZfz99NtVuTnGovgcblqwDl7uRsOpb3HgUybQOx0PIcqxaOc1nzk 60 Minutes] has announced that they will debut tracks from the album on their 11 April 2021 show. This page will be updated after the fact. | ||
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<b>Preorder(s)</b> | <b>Preorder(s)</b> | ||
: [https://store.prince.com/dept/welcome-2-america Prince.com] | : [https://store.prince.com/dept/welcome-2-america Prince.com] | ||
+ | : [https://www.target.com/p/prince-welcome-2-america-target-exclusive-vinyl/-/A-82776611?fbclid=IwAR2UZ5KlGP5puFcgSehr-Esl8daF_WYcASudAfj3jUm2MyRjBNrAZZpZc78# Target exclusive edition] | ||
* <b>Press:</b> | * <b>Press:</b> | ||
: To be completed. | : To be completed. | ||
*<b>Releases:</b> | *<b>Releases:</b> | ||
: To be completed. | : To be completed. | ||
− | |categories = [[Category:2021]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]][[Category:Posthumous releases]] | + | |categories = [[Category:2021]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]][[Category:Posthumous releases (Prince)]][[Category:Posthumous albums (Prince)]] |
}} | }} |
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