Sheila E: The Percussion Heart

Sheila E.’s journey with Prince spans three decades of studio alchemy, world‑tour fire, and spontaneous Paisley Park magic — from the explosive Minneapolis sound of the mid‑’80s to the spiritual heights of Lovesexy, the jazz‑leaning intimacy of One Nite Alone…, and the powerful reunions of his final years.

Sheila E. is a world‑class percussionist, vocalist, and bandleader whose decades‑long collaboration with Prince helped define the Minneapolis sound and some of the most iconic performances in his career.

Released on March 25, 2014, the digital re‑release of Icon adds bonus tracks and features Prince on “Leader Of The Band.”

Format: 7" Vinyl • 45 RPM Label: Paisley Park Country: Japan Catalogue: P‑2238 Release Date: 25 May 1987 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Funk Manufactured & Distributed By: Warner‑Pioneer Corporation, Japan Overview This Japanese‑exclusive 7" edition of Koo Koo was released on 25 May 1987, predating the US single by four years and representing one of the earliest international configurations of the track. Issued by Warner‑Pioneer Corporation, the single features a unique Japane

Format: 7" Single • 12" Single • Promo Formats Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Release Date: 6 May 1991 Genre: Pop • R&B • Funk Style: Minneapolis‑influenced Dance‑Pop Overview Koo Koo was released on 6 May 1991 as the third and final single from Sheila E.’s self‑titled third album Sheila E. Arriving two months after the album, it served as the closing chapter of the project’s commercial cycle. The B‑side, “Paradise Gardens,” was a previously unreleased

Released on 24 February 1987, the album includes five tracks co‑written with Prince and recorded between 1985 and 1986, featuring extensive uncredited musical input.

Sheila E’s "A Love Bizarre" backed with "Save The People" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Paisley Park Records (catalog number W8751) on January 20, 1986. 7" A. A Love Bizarre (Edit) (3:46) B. A Love Bizarre (Part II) (3:48) UK: W 8890

Format: 7" • 12" • Promo Singles Label: Warner Bros. Records Country: USA Release Date: 2 May 1984 Genre: Pop • Funk • Dance Style: Minneapolis Sound • Percussion‑Driven Pop What the Single Represents The Glamorous Life was the first release ever credited to Sheila E., issued in the United States four weeks before the album of the same name. It introduced her as a solo artist with a fully formed identity — a blend of sharp percussion, narrative lyricism, and sleek Minneapol