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|date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 30|30 July, 2021]] | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 30|30 July, 2021]] | ||
|length = 54:21 (studio album only) | |length = 54:21 (studio album only) | ||
− | |label = [[NPG Records|NPG Records, Inc.]] under exclusive license to Legacy Recordings | + | |label = [[The Prince Estate]] / [[NPG Records|NPG Records, Inc.]] under exclusive license to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_Recordings Legacy Recordings] |
|studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | |studios = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
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|previous album link = [[Album: Sign O’ The Times Deluxe|Sign O’ The Times ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] | |previous album link = [[Album: Sign O’ The Times Deluxe|Sign O’ The Times ''Super Deluxe Edition'']] | ||
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− | |introduction = '''Welcome 2 America''' 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. If released at that time, it would have been [[Prince]]’s 36th full-length studio album. The posthumous release makes use of what’s believed to be the final configuration of the album. Contrary to some previous releases by [[The Prince Estate]], there | + | |introduction = '''Welcome 2 America''' 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. If released at that time, it would have been [[Prince]]’s 36th full-length studio album. The posthumous release makes use of what’s believed to be the final configuration of the album. Contrary to some previous releases by [[The Prince Estate]], there was no technical necessity to do new mixes of the songs. |
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). | ||
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<b>Sessions and compiling</b> | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> | ||
− | The bulk of the album was recorded by [[Prince]] with [[Chris Coleman]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld] in a | + | The bulk of the album was recorded by [[Prince]] with [[Chris Coleman]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld] in about a week and a half of recording at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA, from [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_10|10 March 2010]] to [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_19|19 March 2010]]. Additional recordings with [[Shelby J.]], [[Liv Warfield]], [[Elisa Dease]] and [[Morris Hayes]] took place during the Spring. |
[[Black Muse]] is assumed to have been recorded around the same time but it’s unclear if it was at any point slated for inclusion on the album. | [[Black Muse]] is assumed to have been recorded around the same time but it’s unclear if it was at any point slated for inclusion on the album. | ||
− | The released version was built from three reference CDs found by [[The Prince Estate]] in 2019, each containing different configurations of the album. [[Morris Hayes]] was commissioned to build the final tracklist from these three | + | The released version was built from three reference CDs found by [[The Prince Estate]] in 2019, each containing different configurations of the album. [[Morris Hayes]] was commissioned to build the final tracklist from these three cds. The official version is similar to one of the configuration which also included [[Cause And Effect]]. It was decided not to retain this song for the final version because it was attached to the [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]] album ([[Prince]] quotes titles from this album in the lyrics). |
<b>Musicians input</b> | <b>Musicians input</b> | ||
− | '''Welcome 2 America''' | + | '''Welcome 2 America''' contains more contributions from others than its predecessor, [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]] and is a band-oriented album, with musicians and/or vocalists appearing on all tracks. Drummer [[Chris Coleman]] and bass guitarist [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld] make their only appearances on a [[Prince]] album. [[Shelby J.]], [[Liv Warfield]] and [[Elisa Dease]], who had been present throughout [[Album: 20Ten|20Ten]], appear on all of the songs except [[When She Comes]]. [[Shelby J.]] is also the co-lead vocalist on [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]] and provides a rap on [[Same Page, Different Book]]. [[Morris Hayes]] co-produced half of the songs of the album. [[1010 (Rin Tin Tin)]] is the only song to feature [[Prince]] as the sole musician (with [[Shelby J.]], [[Liv Warfield]] and [[Elisa Dease]] on backing vocals). [[John Blackwell]] plays drums on [[1000 Light Years From Here]]. |
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<b>Promotion</b> | <b>Promotion</b> | ||
− | 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. [[Born 2 Die]] was also made available for download as a preview two months before the release of the album. A second teaser was made available through [[Hot Summer]], released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 22|22 July 2021]]. | + | 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. [[Born 2 Die]] was also made available for download as a preview two months before the release of the album. A second teaser was made available through [[Hot Summer]], released on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 22|22 July 2021]]. A 7" single of [[Single:_Hot_Summer|the song]] was included as a cover mount with the August 2021 edition of Rolling Stone magazine in Germany. |
[[The Prince Estate]] and [http://www.thecurrent.org/ The Current] radio-station produced an four-part podcast series, presented by Minneapolis Music journalist Andrea Swensson, [[Shelby J.]] and [[Morris Hayes]] titled “Prince: The Story of Welcome 2 America”. In this audio-documentary [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld], [[Chris Coleman]], [[Elisa Fiorillo]] and [[Liv Warfield]], among others, share stories about the making-of the album. | [[The Prince Estate]] and [http://www.thecurrent.org/ The Current] radio-station produced an four-part podcast series, presented by Minneapolis Music journalist Andrea Swensson, [[Shelby J.]] and [[Morris Hayes]] titled “Prince: The Story of Welcome 2 America”. In this audio-documentary [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld], [[Chris Coleman]], [[Elisa Fiorillo]] and [[Liv Warfield]], among others, share stories about the making-of the album. | ||
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+ | <b>Charts</b> | ||
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+ | The album reached position 7 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and 70 on the Billboard 200. It failed to reach top 10 positions in Europe, Australia and Japan. | ||
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+ | The album entered [[Billboard Top R&B Albums]] at number 1 and at number 4 on the [[The Billboard 200]] chart. | ||
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|tracklisting = <small>The compact disc and digital versions are the original issue.</small> | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc and digital versions are the original issue.</small> | ||
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<sup>3</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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Batson Mark Batson], Shannon Sanders and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India.Arie India.Arie]<br> | ||
<sup>4</sup> Written by [[Prince]], [[Lisa Coleman]], [[Matt Fink|Dr. Fink]], [[Wendy Melvoin]]<br> | <sup>4</sup> Written by [[Prince]], [[Lisa Coleman]], [[Matt Fink|Dr. Fink]], [[Wendy Melvoin]]<br> | ||
− | <sup>5</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teena_Marie | + | <sup>5</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teena_Marie Mary Christine Brockert]<br> |
<sup>6</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Whitfield Norman Whitfield]<br> | <sup>6</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Whitfield Norman Whitfield]<br> | ||
− | <sup>7</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jackson Janet Jackson | + | <sup>7</sup> Written by [[Jimmy Jam]], [[Terry Lewis]] and (uncredited) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jackson Janet Jackson]<br> |
<sup>8</sup> Written by [[Larry Graham]]<br> | <sup>8</sup> Written by [[Larry Graham]]<br> | ||
<sup>9</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan Bob Dylan]<br> | <sup>9</sup> Written by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Dylan Bob Dylan]<br> | ||
<sup>10</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Montgomery_(songwriter) Bob Montgomery]<br> | <sup>10</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Montgomery_(songwriter) Bob Montgomery]<br> | ||
− | <sup>11</sup> Written by [[Morris Day]], [[Prince]], and [[Jesse Johnson]]<br> | + | <sup>11</sup> Written by [[Morris Day]], [[Prince]], and (uncredited) [[Jesse Johnson]]<br> |
<sup>12</sup> Written by [[Sheila E.]] and [[Prince]]<br> | <sup>12</sup> Written by [[Sheila E.]] and [[Prince]]<br> | ||
<sup>13</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Parissi Robert Parissi]<br> | <sup>13</sup> Written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Parissi Robert Parissi]<br> | ||
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− | '''Blu-ray: Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011''' - ''available on Deluxe (2LP + 1CD + Blu-ray) set and a Japanese | + | '''Blu-ray: Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011''' - ''available on Deluxe (2LP + 1CD + Blu-ray) set and a Japanese edition (1CD + Blu-ray) only'' |
# <b>[[Joy In Repetition]]</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>[[Brown Skin]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>3</sup> | # <b>[[Brown Skin]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>3</sup> | ||
− | # <b>[[17 Days]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>4</sup> (contains unlisted lyrics from [[Lovergirl]] <sup>5</sup>)</small> | + | # <b>[[17 Days]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011)<sup>4</sup> <small> (contains unlisted lyrics from [[Lovergirl]] <sup>5</sup>)</small> |
# <b>[[Shhh]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) | # <b>[[Shhh]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) | ||
# <b>[[Controversy]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) | # <b>[[Controversy]]</b> (Live at The Forum, Inglewood, CA, April 28, 2011) | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld] - bass guitar on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]], [[Check The Record]], [[Same Page, Different Book]], [[When She Comes]], [[Yes-2010|Yes]] and [[One Day We Will All B Free]] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tal_Wilkenfeld Tal Wilkenfeld] - bass guitar on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]], [[Check The Record]], [[Same Page, Different Book]], [[When She Comes]], [[Yes-2010|Yes]] and [[One Day We Will All B Free]] | ||
*[[Morris Hayes]] - keyboards and percussion on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Same Page, Different Book]], keyboards, strings and percussion on [[Born 2 Die]], keyboards, percussion and drum machine on [[Check The Record]], keyboards on [[Hot Summer]]. | *[[Morris Hayes]] - keyboards and percussion on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Same Page, Different Book]], keyboards, strings and percussion on [[Born 2 Die]], keyboards, percussion and drum machine on [[Check The Record]], keyboards on [[Hot Summer]]. | ||
− | *[[Shelby J.]] - co-lead vocals on [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], backing vocals and rap on [[Same Page, Different Book]], backing vocals on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[1000 Light Years From Here]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]], [[Check The Record | + | *[[Shelby J.]] - co-lead vocals on [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], backing vocals and rap on [[Same Page, Different Book]], backing vocals on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[1000 Light Years From Here]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]], [[Check The Record]], [[1010 (Rin Tin Tin)]], [[Yes-2010|Yes]] and [[One Day We Will All B Free]] |
− | *[[Elisa Dease]] - background vocals on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[1000 Light Years From Here]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Check The Record]], [[Same Page, Different Book | + | *[[Elisa Dease]] - background vocals on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[1000 Light Years From Here]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Check The Record]], [[Same Page, Different Book]], [[1010 (Rin Tin Tin)]], [[Yes-2010|Yes]] and [[One Day We Will All B Free]], co-lead vocals on [[Stand Up And B Strong]] |
− | *[[Liv Warfield]] - background vocals on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[1000 Light Years From Here]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]], [[Check The Record]], [[Same Page, Different Book | + | *[[Liv Warfield]] - background vocals on [[Welcome 2 America]], [[Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)]], [[Born 2 Die]], [[1000 Light Years From Here]], [[Hot Summer]], [[Stand Up And B Strong]], [[Check The Record]], [[Same Page, Different Book]], [[1010 (Rin Tin Tin)]], [[Yes-2010|Yes]] and [[One Day We Will All B Free]] |
*[[John Blackwell]] - drums on [[1000 Light Years From Here]] | *[[John Blackwell]] - drums on [[1000 Light Years From Here]] | ||
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− | Archival Production / A&R: | + | Archival Production / A&R: [[Kirk Johnson]], Michael Howe & Trevor Guy <br> |
− | *Art Direction & Design: | + | *Art Direction & Design: Mathieu Bitton and Trevor Guy<br> |
− | *Photography: Mike Ruiz, Kevin Mazur, | + | *Photography: Mike Ruiz, Kevin Mazur, Brian Ach, Randee St. Nicholas and Prince |
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− | |thanks = | + | |thanks = |
− | + | '''Thanks to:'''Andrea Swensson, Angelina Capodanno, Angelo Schifano, Duane Tudahl, Gretchen Brennison, John Conroy, Kiran Sharma, President Nelson, Richard Alcock, Ryan Supple, Roald Bakker, Teri Eastwood Molls and Zach Hochkeppel <br> | |
− | + | *'''Very Special Thanks to:''' Alfred Jackson (In Memoriam), John R. Nelson, Norrine P. Nelson, Omarr Baker, Sharon L. Nelson, Tyka, and all Prince Fams (and Fans) worldwide. | |
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− | *'''Very Special Thanks to:''' Alfred Jackson (In Memoriam), John R. Nelson, Norrine P. Nelson, Omarr Baker, Sharon L. Nelson, Tyka, and all Prince | + | |
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* The [https://store.prince.com/product/5QLPPR064/welcome-2-america-deluxe-2lp-1cd-bluray?cp=103229_109595 promotional description] of the set reads: | * 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.'' | :''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.'' | ||
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+ | * The [https://www.legacyrecordings.com/2021/04/08/the-prince-estate-in-partnership-with-legacy-recordings-announce-welcome-2-america/ Sony Legacy press release] of the album reads: | ||
+ | :''The release of Welcome 2 America builds upon the partnership between The Prince Estate and Sony Music Entertainment that started in August of 2018. At that time, Sony began globally distributing the works of Prince released from 1995-2010, broadening its scope in January 2021 when the deal was expanded to include U.S. distribution on twelve non-soundtrack catalog albums featuring iconic music recorded by the Artist between 1978-1996.'' | ||
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:''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.'' | :''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. | * 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. | ||
− | |trivia = | + | |trivia = '''Welcome 2 America''' is the first record of previously unreleased music issued by [[The Prince Estate]] with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legacy_Recordings Sony’s Legacy Recording]. Their partnership started in August of 2018 with reissues of albums initially released by [[Prince]] between 1995 and 2010 ([[Album: The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)|The Versace Experience (Prelude 2 Gold)]], [[Album: Chaos And Disorder|Chaos And Disorder]], [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]], [[Album: The Truth|The Truth]], [[Album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic]], [[Album: Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic|Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic]], [[Album: The Rainbow Children|The Rainbow Children]], [[Album: One Nite Alone...|One Nite Alone...]], [[Album: One Nite Alone... Live!|One Nite Alone... Live!]], [[Album:_One_Nite_Alone..._The_Aftershow:_It_Ain’t_Over|One Nite Alone... The Aftershow: It Ain’t Over!]]? [[Album: Musicology|Musicology]], [[Album: 3121|3121]] and [[Album: Planet Earth|Planet Earth]] albums). |
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: [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] | : [https://www.target.com/p/prince-welcome-2-america-target-exclusive-vinyl/-/A-82776611?fbclid=IwAR2UZ5KlGP5puFcgSehr-Esl8daF_WYcASudAfj3jUm2MyRjBNrAZZpZc78# Target exclusive edition] | ||
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* <b>Podcast:</b> | * <b>Podcast:</b> | ||
− | [https://smartlink.ausha.co/violet/welcome-2-america-le-monde-selon-prince?fbclid=IwAR1MTWZLo7iMLFCrpeMyAbPdhEIpvEvEa3pghyfcXdKedZbY7adoa4CBa0Q '''Welcome 2 America - Le Monde selon Prince with Mathieu Bitton & Morris Hayes''' on ''Violet - Le Podcast sur Prince et le Minneapolis Sound'' (30 July 2021)] | + | : [https://smartlink.ausha.co/violet/welcome-2-america-le-monde-selon-prince?fbclid=IwAR1MTWZLo7iMLFCrpeMyAbPdhEIpvEvEa3pghyfcXdKedZbY7adoa4CBa0Q '''Welcome 2 America - Le Monde selon Prince with Mathieu Bitton & Morris Hayes''' on ''Violet - Le Podcast sur Prince et le Minneapolis Sound'' (30 July 2021)] |
* <b>Press:</b> | * <b>Press:</b> | ||
− | : | + | : [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/prince-welcome-2-america-lost-album-oral-history-1192233/ '''Welcome 2 America: The Oral History of Prince’s Lost Album''' by ''David Browne'' (Rollingstone.com: 14 July 2021)] |
*<b>Releases:</b> | *<b>Releases:</b> | ||
: To be completed. | : To be completed. | ||
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