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|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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|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. | |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. | ||
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− | 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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− | 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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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 20 (days) | ||
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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Canada''': | ||
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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Australia''': | ||
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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''UK''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 15 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Germany''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 3 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 31 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''France''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 22 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Spain''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 6 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 30 July 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Italy''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 6 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 18 (days) | ||
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+ | | Date = 14 Aug. 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[The Billboard 200]] | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 4 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 2 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 14 Aug. 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 14 Aug. 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[Billboard Top R&B Albums]] | ||
+ | | Peak Position = '''1''' | ||
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+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 14 Aug. 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top Current Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 7 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 14 Aug. 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Tastemaker Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 3 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 3 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 14 Aug. 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
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+ | }} | ||
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+ | | Date = 14 Aug. 2021 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Vinyl Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 2 | ||
+ | }} | ||
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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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