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|work w/prince = In December 1989, while working on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pointer_Sisters Pointer Sisters]' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_Rhythm Right Rhythm] album at [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]], [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] called Rosie to put her voice on a title written by [[Prince]] for the group: [[I Want U]]. | |work w/prince = In December 1989, while working on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pointer_Sisters Pointer Sisters]' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_Rhythm Right Rhythm] album at [[Paisley Park Studios|Paisley Park]], [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] called Rosie to put her voice on a title written by [[Prince]] for the group: [[I Want U]]. | ||
− | This song was not retained for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_Rhythm Right Rhythm], released in 1990, half-produced by [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] but [[Prince]], having attended the session, was overwhelmed by Rosie’s voice. He invited her to put her vocals on the songs [[New Power Generation]], [[Diamonds And Pearls]] as well as songs intended for [[Elisa Fiorillo|Elisa Fiorillo]] | + | This song was not retained for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_Rhythm Right Rhythm], released in 1990, half-produced by [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] but [[Prince]], having attended the session, was overwhelmed by Rosie’s voice. He invited her to put her vocals on the songs [[New Power Generation]], [[Diamonds And Pearls]] as well as songs intended for [[Elisa Fiorillo|Elisa Fiorillo]]’s [[Album: I Am|I Am]] album. |
− | '''Joining | + | '''Joining Prince’s band''' |
He also asked Rosie to join his new band in anticipation of his upcoming [[Nude Tour]], as a replacement for [[Boni Boyer]], whom left the band following the [[Lovesexy Tour]]. Subsequently she also appeared in the film [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] as a band member. | He also asked Rosie to join his new band in anticipation of his upcoming [[Nude Tour]], as a replacement for [[Boni Boyer]], whom left the band following the [[Lovesexy Tour]]. Subsequently she also appeared in the film [[Film: Graffiti Bridge|Graffiti Bridge]] as a band member. | ||
− | During the [[Nude Tour]], Rosie showed her vocal abilities on many songs ranging from rhythm and blues (Aretha Franklin’s [[Respect]] and [[ | + | During the [[Nude Tour]], Rosie showed her vocal abilities on many songs ranging from rhythm and blues (Aretha Franklin’s [[Respect]] and [[Ain’t No Way]]), rap ([[It Takes Two]] by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock to Janet Jackson’s [[What Have You Done For Me Lately]]. |
− | One of her unreleased songs [[ | + | One of her unreleased songs [[Let’s Jam It]] was also incorporated in the show. |
Many songs were recorded during this tour for [[Prince]]’s next album ([[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]]) and the idea of a solo album for Rosie - [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]], based on a title by her idol [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] - began to emerge with the recordings of songs like [[Streetwalker]], [[My Tender Heart|My Tender Love]] (which became [[My Tender Heart]]), [[Pain]], [[Hold Me]], and [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]], a cover of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] song. | Many songs were recorded during this tour for [[Prince]]’s next album ([[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]]) and the idea of a solo album for Rosie - [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]], based on a title by her idol [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] - began to emerge with the recordings of songs like [[Streetwalker]], [[My Tender Heart|My Tender Love]] (which became [[My Tender Heart]]), [[Pain]], [[Hold Me]], and [[Turn Your Lights Down Low]], a cover of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley Bob Marley] song. | ||
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In the meantime two singles, "Hard Work" and "Clean Up Woman", recorded by Rosie before she joined [[Prince]] were released by an obscure label without her consent. | In the meantime two singles, "Hard Work" and "Clean Up Woman", recorded by Rosie before she joined [[Prince]] were released by an obscure label without her consent. | ||
− | A few weeks after the end of the [[Nude Tour]], Rosie opened [[Prince]] | + | A few weeks after the end of the [[Nude Tour]], Rosie opened [[Prince]]’s nightclub, the [[Venue:_Glam_Slam|Glam Slam]], with a first of three concerts in October 1990. |
With [[Matt Fink]], she made the cover of January 1991 ''Keyboard Magazine'' issue before [[Prince]] changed his backing band line-up and name ( [[The NPG|The New Power Generation]]), hiring [[Sonny T.]] and [[Tommy Barbarella]] and letting [[Matt Fink]] go. | With [[Matt Fink]], she made the cover of January 1991 ''Keyboard Magazine'' issue before [[Prince]] changed his backing band line-up and name ( [[The NPG|The New Power Generation]]), hiring [[Sonny T.]] and [[Tommy Barbarella]] and letting [[Matt Fink]] go. | ||
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− | '''A solo artist in | + | '''A solo artist in Prince’s camp''' |
She continued to work on songs with Ricky Peterson as producer and wrote more songs with Francis Jules as [[Prince]] was busy with other projects ([[File:Symbolblue.png|link=Album: Symbol]], albums for [[Album: The Voice|Mavis Staples]], [[Album: Carmen Electra|Carmen Electra]] and [[The NPG]]’s [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] amongst others). | She continued to work on songs with Ricky Peterson as producer and wrote more songs with Francis Jules as [[Prince]] was busy with other projects ([[File:Symbolblue.png|link=Album: Symbol]], albums for [[Album: The Voice|Mavis Staples]], [[Album: Carmen Electra|Carmen Electra]] and [[The NPG]]’s [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] amongst others). | ||
− | She reworked old songs ([[I Want U]] and [[My Tender Heart]]) and continued to record new songs, including one offered by [[Prince]] ([[Extraordinary]]) while the release date of [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] on [[Paisley Park Records]] is pushed back several times. [[My Tender Heart]], planned as the [[Single: My Tender Heart|first single]] from the album, was performed on [[TV | + | She reworked old songs ([[I Want U]] and [[My Tender Heart]]) and continued to record new songs, including one offered by [[Prince]] ([[Extraordinary]]) while the release date of [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] on [[Paisley Park Records]] is pushed back several times. [[My Tender Heart]], planned as the [[Single: My Tender Heart|first single]] from the album, was performed on [[TV Film: The Ryde Dyvine|The Ryde Dyvine]] TV special at the end of 1992, suggesting a release of [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] in 1993. |
− | In early 1993, [[Carmen Electra]] | + | In early 1993, [[Carmen Electra]]’s album was released after six months of delay due to Warner’s reticence, [[Prince]] pushing the project and a disproportionate budget spent : it was a commercial and critical failure. Albums by [[Album: The Voice|Mavis Staples]], [[Album: Hey Man... Smell My Finger|George Clinton]] and [[Eric Leeds]] (''Things Left Unsaid'') followed, without any significant commercial impact. |
After multiple configurations, a firm and final date for [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] on [[Paisley Park Records]] is announced for 22 March 1994. Unfortunately the release never came to fruition after the label folded in February 1994. | After multiple configurations, a firm and final date for [[Album: Concrete Jungle|Concrete Jungle]] on [[Paisley Park Records]] is announced for 22 March 1994. Unfortunately the release never came to fruition after the label folded in February 1994. | ||
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Despite the success of the song (almost one million copies sold), Rosie Gaines had to launch a legal action against Peter Williamsons and his label Big Bang Records. The case went nowhere as Peter Williamson was already in jail serving a five-year sentence for theft. The other two singles [[Single: I Want U|I Want U]] and "Are You Ready" had a much more moderate success. | Despite the success of the song (almost one million copies sold), Rosie Gaines had to launch a legal action against Peter Williamsons and his label Big Bang Records. The case went nowhere as Peter Williamson was already in jail serving a five-year sentence for theft. The other two singles [[Single: I Want U|I Want U]] and "Are You Ready" had a much more moderate success. | ||
− | Over twenty remixes of [[I Want U]] were cut by unaffiliated producers. A video for [[My Tender Heart]] was shot while Gaines was still on [[Paisley Park Records]], but the song | + | Over twenty remixes of [[I Want U]] were cut by unaffiliated producers. A video for [[My Tender Heart]] was shot while Gaines was still on [[Paisley Park Records]], but the song wasn’t released as a single. |
Rosie Gaines continued to work on and off with [[Prince]] throughout the years, adding her vocals for the album [[Album: Chaos And Disorder|Chaos And Disorder]], [[Jam Of The Year]] on [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] and the [[Single: 1999: The New Master|1999: The New Master]] single and guests on stage with him occasionally between 1998 and 2001. | Rosie Gaines continued to work on and off with [[Prince]] throughout the years, adding her vocals for the album [[Album: Chaos And Disorder|Chaos And Disorder]], [[Jam Of The Year]] on [[Album: Emancipation|Emancipation]] and the [[Single: 1999: The New Master|1999: The New Master]] single and guests on stage with him occasionally between 1998 and 2001. | ||
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In 1997, Rosie Gaines created her own independent label (Dredlix Records) and opened her own website to distribute her music, www.rosiegaines.com (now closed). Her third official solo album in February 1997, "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(Rosie_Gaines_album) Arrival]" with 10 songs composed by her with Dana Bailey and her husband Francis Jules (the trio being called the Dredlix team). | In 1997, Rosie Gaines created her own independent label (Dredlix Records) and opened her own website to distribute her music, www.rosiegaines.com (now closed). Her third official solo album in February 1997, "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(Rosie_Gaines_album) Arrival]" with 10 songs composed by her with Dana Bailey and her husband Francis Jules (the trio being called the Dredlix team). | ||
− | Two singles were released from that album : "Stomp" and "Do Not Let'Em". The latter was | + | Two singles were released from that album : "Stomp" and "Do Not Let'Em". The latter was re-recorded by [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bootsy_Collins Boosty Collins] in 2002 with Rosie Gaines and [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snoop_Dogg Snoop Dogg] for his album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_with_Bootsy Play with Bootsy: A Tribute to the Funk]. |
"[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(Rosie_Gaines_album) Arrival]" was pressed on CD with 2,000 copies made and sold exclusively on her website in 2002. | "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(Rosie_Gaines_album) Arrival]" was pressed on CD with 2,000 copies made and sold exclusively on her website in 2002. | ||
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'''Health issues''' | '''Health issues''' | ||
− | Her health condition had deteriorated through the years. In 2009, she was admitted to the psychiatric ward of a hospital in Rotterdam, after an insulin overdose and seizure. A missing person report was filed by her daughter Latoya Gaines at some point in 2014. Rosie Gaines was found living in a homeless shelter in Richmond, Virginia and she refused housings offered by her friends. During that year, nobody was able to reach her, as she had no telephone and no internet connection. She | + | Her health condition had deteriorated through the years. In 2009, she was admitted to the psychiatric ward of a hospital in Rotterdam, after an insulin overdose and seizure. A missing person report was filed by her daughter Latoya Gaines at some point in 2014. Rosie Gaines was found living in a homeless shelter in Richmond, Virginia and she refused housings offered by her friends. During that year, nobody was able to reach her, as she had no telephone and no internet connection. She wasn’t able to collect her royalties since her bank accounts were closed and had no clothes except pajamas. |
− | In December 2014, Rosie Gaines was hospitalized again after sustaining a leg infection as a result of halting taking insulin. Her friend and singer Brenda Vaughn organized a fundraiser benefit with dozens of artists mainly from Oakland including [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony!_Toni!_Ton%C3%A9! Tony Toni Tone’s] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ | + | In December 2014, Rosie Gaines was hospitalized again after sustaining a leg infection as a result of halting taking insulin. Her friend and singer Brenda Vaughn organized a fundraiser benefit with dozens of artists mainly from Oakland including [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony!_Toni!_Ton%C3%A9! Tony Toni Tone’s] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D’wayne_Wiggins D’Wayne Wiggins] and Maxine Jones of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_Vogue En Vogue] in January 2015 at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland, California. |
[[Prince]] got in touch with Rosie Gaines and offered help. | [[Prince]] got in touch with Rosie Gaines and offered help. | ||
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Rosie Gaines is reportedly trying to recover mentally and physically in her daughter’s house. | Rosie Gaines is reportedly trying to recover mentally and physically in her daughter’s house. | ||
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− | |first live appearance = [[30 April 1990|30 April 1990 Golden Valley, | + | |first live appearance = [[30 April 1990|30 April 1990 Golden Valley, Rupert’s Nightclub]] |
|performed regularly on = '''[[Nude Tour]] ''': band member | |performed regularly on = '''[[Nude Tour]] ''': band member | ||
*'''[[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]''': band member | *'''[[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]''': band member | ||
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:1991: [[Single: Cream|Cream]] | :1991: [[Single: Cream|Cream]] | ||
:1991: [[Single: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] | :1991: [[Single: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] | ||
− | :1992: [[Single: Money | + | :1992: [[Single: Money Don’t Matter 2 Night|Money Don’t Matter 2 Night]] |
:1992: [[Single: Willing And Able|Willing And Able]] | :1992: [[Single: Willing And Able|Willing And Able]] | ||
:1993: [[Single: Nothing Compares 2 U|Nothing Compares 2 U]] | :1993: [[Single: Nothing Compares 2 U|Nothing Compares 2 U]] | ||
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:1993: [[Carmen Electra]] - [[Album: Carmen Electra|Carmen Electra]] | :1993: [[Carmen Electra]] - [[Album: Carmen Electra|Carmen Electra]] | ||
:1993: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] - [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]] | :1993: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mavis_Staples Mavis Staples] - [[Album: The Voice|The Voice]] | ||
− | :1993: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_Labelle Patti LaBelle] - [[Album: Burnin'| | + | :1993: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_Labelle Patti LaBelle] - [[Album: Burnin'|Burnin’]] |
|self productions = '''Singles''': | |self productions = '''Singles''': | ||
:1995: [[Single: I Want U|I Want U]] | :1995: [[Single: I Want U|I Want U]] |
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