The sexy, provocative, and groundbreaking all-female trio created and molded by Prince, known for their bold image, dance-pop sound, and hits that helped expand the Minneapolis Sound into mainstream pop. OVERVIEW Vanity 6 was a female R&B/pop trio assembled by Prince in 1982. The group consisted of Vanity (Denise Matthews), Brenda Bennett, and Susan Moonsie. They were one of the first acts Prince developed as a mentor/producer, following the model he used with The Time. EARLY

Rhino and Warner Records deliver a vibrant 40th anniversary expanded reissue of The Time’s groundbreaking 1981 self-titled debut album. Pressed on limited-edition red and white vinyl, this double-LP set includes the original album plus all single edits, celebrating the explosive birth of the Minneapolis Sound. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Time Title: The Time Date: July 16, 2021 (Original: July 29, 1981) Label: Warner Records / Rhino Records Format / Type: 2xLP (

Sheila E.’s debut solo album The Glamorous Life, released on June 4, 1984, marked the explosive arrival of a major new star from the Minneapolis scene. Produced almost entirely by Prince, the album introduced Sheila E. as a vibrant, percussion-driven solo artist with confidence, style, and groove RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Sheila E. Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: June 4, 1984 Catalogue: 25110 (US LP) Format: LP / Cassette / CD Country: United States CHARTS USA Billboard 200: