Panamaniac

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Panamaniac

   
Screenshot of the Panamaniac promo-video and 2022 streaming release cover image
Song details
Performer: Liza Lena feat. El Roockie
First Released: 8 December 2005 - video
Album(s): None
Writer(s): Prince & Liza Lena
Producer(s): Pascual Velasco
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

Panamaniac is a song released only as a video by Panamanian model Liza Lena (real name Liza Hernandez) featuring El Roockie.

Although specific recording dates are unknown, basic tracking likely took place in mid or late 2005 at 3121 Antelo Rd. in Los Angeles, California, USA. It has been rumored, but not confirmed, that Panamaniac was recorded in two other versions without El Roockie (one in English and one in Spanish).

Prince allegedly financed the video for the song, but the track did not receive a proper release other than that.

Prince befriended Liza Lena, and gave her this song to start a singing career. Rumors indicated that they were working on a full album for her at that time, but that was not confirmed either.

Oddly, the song was made available on streaming platforms on 22 May 2022. This release was made without official support or announcement from Liza Lena, with a sloppy artwork and under her real name (Liza Hernandez) and not her pseudonym. All of these elements, in addition to a subpar sound quality, suggest that this upload was done without Liza Lena’s consent.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
mid-late 2005 3121 Antelo Rd. in Los Angeles, CA, USA (assumed) Tracking
mid-late 2005 Unknown studio Liza Lena and El Roockie overdubs
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Panamaniac n/a n/a n/a No 'hard format' release of this song has been made available.
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Panamaniac 3:59 Panamaniac (video) Promo video


Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
Panamaniac Studio Possible english version without El Roockie
Panamaniac Studio Possible spanish version without El Roockie
 
Additional Information

See also Trivia

  • Liza Lena had major a role in the unreleased 3121 film shot around that time.

References
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