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|introduction              = '''Like A Mack''' is the fourth track on [[Prince]]'s 38th album [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]]. The track features the female rap duo [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz] (including Danielle Curiel, who had previously been hand-picked by [[Prince]] to direct the video for [[Video: Breakfast Can Wait|Breakfast Can Wait]]).
  
While specific recording dates are not known, it is assumed that the track was recorded in 2014 or early 2015, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA.  
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While specific recording dates are not known, the [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG Prince3EG Twitter account] posted on 12 July, 2015: ''"MAMA, WAIT TIL U HEAR [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ CURLYFRYZ] ON [[PRINCE]]'S NEW REMIX...*^&%$#@", indicating that at least [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]'s the track was recorded in early July 2015, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. The use of the term "remix" indicates that an original version exists without [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz], but it is unknown if the song was started in early July, 2015, or at some point earlier.
 
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The track includes the female rap duo [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz] (including Danielle Curiel, who had previously been hand-picked by [[Prince]] to direct the video for [[Video: Breakfast Can Wait|Breakfast Can Wait]]).
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Revision as of 14:36, 10 September 2015

Life 'O' The Party   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Line
Like A Mack

Hitnrun album.jpg
from the album Hitnrun Phase One
Song details
Performer: Prince
First Released: 7 September, 2015 - Hitnrun album stream
Album(s): Hitnrun Phase One
Writer(s): Prince and Joshua Welton
Producer(s): Prince and Joshua Welton
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
  • This track is not believed to have been performed live by Prince.
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:
  • none

Like A Mack is the fourth track on Prince's 38th album Hitnrun Phase One. The track features the female rap duo Curly Fryz (including Danielle Curiel, who had previously been hand-picked by Prince to direct the video for Breakfast Can Wait).

While specific recording dates are not known, the Prince3EG Twitter account posted on 12 July, 2015: "MAMA, WAIT TIL U HEAR CURLYFRYZ ON PRINCE'S NEW REMIX...*^&%$#@", indicating that at least Curly Fryz's the track was recorded in early July 2015, most likely at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. The use of the term "remix" indicates that an original version exists without Curly Fryz, but it is unknown if the song was started in early July, 2015, or at some point earlier.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
Early 2015 (assumed) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Initial tracking
Early July, 2015 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed) Remix and vocal overdubs by Curly Fryz
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
n/a n/a n/a n/a There are currently no versions of this song released on any 'hard' format.
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Like A Mack 4:04 Hitnrun Phase One album stream Studio
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Like A Mack Studio Original version prior to remix and rap overdub
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia


References
Life 'O' The Party   < < < All Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   The Line