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|single image              = [[File:Hitnrun album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Hitnrun Phase One]]<br><small>from the album [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]]</small>
 
|single image              = [[File:Hitnrun album.jpg|100px|link=Album: Hitnrun Phase One]]<br><small>from the album [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]]</small>
 
|performer                = [[Prince]]
 
|performer                = [[Prince]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September, 2015]] - [[Album: Hitnrun|Hitnrun]] album stream
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|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September 2015]] - [[Album: Hitnrun|Hitnrun]] album stream
 
|album(s)                  = [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]]
 
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|performer                = [[Prince]]
 
|performer                = [[Prince]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] and [[Joshua Welton]]
 
|writer(s)                = [[Prince]] and [[Joshua Welton]]
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] and [[Joshua Welton]]
 
|producer(s)              = [[Prince]] and [[Joshua Welton]]
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|previous song            = [[Life ‘O’ The Party]]
 
|next song                = [[The Line]]
 
|next song                = [[The Line]]
|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]]).
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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, 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|PRINCE]]'S NEW REMIX...*^&%$#@", indicating that at least [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]'s the track was recorded in early July 2015, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. The use of the term "remix" indicates that an original version exists without [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz], but it is unknown if the song was started in early July, 2015, or at some point earlier.
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While specific recording dates are not known, the [http://twitter.com/Prince3EG Prince3EG Twitter account] posted on 12 July 2015: ''"MAMA, WAIT TIL U HEAR [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ CURLYFRYZ] ON [[Prince|PRINCE]]'S NEW REMIX...*^&%$#@"'', indicating that at least [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]’s contribution to the track was recorded in early July 2015, most likely at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota. 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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|date                      = Early 2015 (assumed)
 
|date                      = Early 2015 (assumed)
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Initial tracking
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|additional info          = Tracking
 
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{{RecordingLine|
 
{{RecordingLine|
|date                      = Early July, 2015
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|date                      = Early July 2015
|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA (assumed)
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|studio                    = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
 
|additional info          = Remix and vocal overdubs by [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]
 
|additional info          = Remix and vocal overdubs by [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz]
 
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|recording personnel      =  
 
|recording personnel      =  
*[[Prince]] - all vocals and instruments, except where noted
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*[[Prince]] - all vocals, bass and guitar, except where noted (assumed)
*[[Joshua Welton]] - unidentified instruments
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*[[Joshua Welton]] - keyboards & drum programming (assumed)
*Charli - rap (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz])
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*Charli Curiel - rap (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz])
 
*Danielle Curiel - vocals (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz])
 
*Danielle Curiel - vocals (as part of [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz])
 
*[[Keith Anderson]] - saxophone (as part of [[NPG Hornz]])
 
*[[Keith Anderson]] - saxophone (as part of [[NPG Hornz]])
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|1= '''Like A Mack'''
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|2= 4:04
|3= n/a
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|3= [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]]
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|4= Studio
|5= There are currently no versions of this song released on any 'hard' format.
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|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]].
 
|first live appearance    = This track is not believed to have been performed live by [[Prince]].
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|see also                  = [[Album: Hitnrun Phase One|Hitnrun Phase One]] album
 
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|categories                = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Recorded 2015]]
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Latest revision as of 05:51, 25 June 2022

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 contribution to the track was recorded in early July 2015, most likely at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. 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
Tracking
Early July 2015 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA
Remix and vocal overdubs by Curly Fryz
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Like A Mack 4:04 Hitnrun Phase One 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