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Minneapolis: Other Prince Related Sites
I know life is much to drink, I was there I know right now it's hard to think, I don't care But it's time for you and me to wonder, why we are here Maybe we should roll to the rock and rumble Calhoun Square Let's roll 1) CALHOUN SQUARE “Meet me there, If you dare, Calhoun Square!” 3001 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 Now rebranded as Seven Points, Calhoun Square was a shopping centre close to the original NPG Store. It featured as a destination in the song of the same nam

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Dec 14, 2016


Minneapolis: Homes
Big white mansion Top of the road Latest fashion Happy, don't you know? 1) 5539 N Newton Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405 Purchased by Prince’s father in 1972 when Prince was 14. John L. Nelson lived here until the mid 80s — In later life Prince brought the property himself and it was lived in by his sister Tyka 2) 2620 8th Ave. N Minneapolis MN 55411 Purchased by his parents in 1965 when he was seven 7 years old, the 8th Ave house would be Prince’s home until 1970. 3) 518 E Hennep

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Dec 14, 2016


Minneapolis: Murals and Art
Paint a perfect picture / Bring 2 life the vision in one's mind. 1) Minneapolis Airport “I Would Die 4 U” was designed by the Bloomington-based muralist Rock ‘Cyfi’ Martinez it measured 16 ft by 24 and was located on the tram level of Terminal 1 throughout 2020 as part of the airport’s arts program. 1) Minneapolis Airport “I Would Die 4 U” was designed by the Bloomington-based muralist Rock ‘Cyfi’ Martinez it measured 16 ft by 24 and was located on the tram level of Termina

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Dec 14, 2016


Prince (September 7–14, 2015) Hitnrun Phase One – Studio Album
Hitnrun Phase One (stylized as HITnRUN Phase One) is Prince’s 38th studio album, a sleek, modern funk and R&B release that was initially a Tidal exclusive before a surprise CD and digital rollout. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital (Tidal exclusive), CD, Download (LP reissue in 2026) Country: Worldwide Released: 7 September 2015 (Tidal) / 14 September 2015 (CD & Download) Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop, Electronic Length: 37:53 THE STORY A concise, groov

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Apr 29, 2016


Prince (April 18, 2016) Black Sweat (Live Piano Version) - Digital Single
A stark, intimate live recording from Prince’s final full concert — performed solo at the piano during the Piano & A Microphone Tour RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 18, 2016 Format: Digital Single (Tidal exclusive) Country: Worldwide Track: “Black Sweat (Live Piano Version)” – 4:04 THE STORY Released on April 18, 2016 as the Tidal “Purple Pick of the Week,” “Black Sweat (Live Piano Version)” presents a previously unreleased solo piano performance recorded at Prince’s final full c

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Apr 18, 2016


Prince (January 11, 2016) Ruff Enuff - Digital Single
“Ruff Enuff” is the sound of Paisley Park in motion — fast, loose, and alive. A snapshot of Prince shaping a new band, a new sound, and a new project that never fully surfaced. Its 48‑hour evolution from studio floor to digital release captures the urgency of his final creative phase.

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Jan 11, 2016


Prince (December 12, 2015) Hitnrun Phase Two – Studio Album
Hitnrun Phase Two (stylized as HITnRUN Phase Two) is Prince’s 39th and final studio album released during his lifetime. A rich, eclectic collection of funk, soul, and rock, it arrived just four months before his passing and served as a powerful closing statement. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital (Tidal / iTunes), CD Country: Worldwide Released: 12 December 2015 (Tidal) / 15 December 2015 (iTunes) / 21 January 2016 (CD at Paisley Park) / 29 Apr

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Dec 12, 2015


Prince (September 7, 2015) “This Could B Us” – Promo CD Single UK
A joyful, ecstatic ballad remix that reimagined a track from Art Official Age as the surprise lead single for HitNRun Phase One, “This Could B Us” was released just ten days before the album dropped, with a striking cover referencing the iconic Purple Rain motorcycle scene. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / JBPR (promo) Date: September 7, 2015 Catalogue: None (promo only) Format: Promo CD Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Pop / Ballad / Funk Style: Ecsta

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Sep 7, 2015


Prince (July 7, 2015) “Hardrocklover” – Promo CD Single UK
A moody, explosive slab of Kanye-esque martial funk that marked Prince’s surprise return in the summer of 2015, “Hardrocklover” was released as the second single from the then-unannounced HitNRun Phase One. Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / JBPR (promo) Date: July 7, 2015 Catalogue: None (promo only) Format: Promo CD Single Country: United Kingdom Genre: Funk / Rock Style: Martial funk, experimental pop A-Side: “Hardrocklover” Written by: Prince and Joshua Welton Produced b

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Jul 7, 2015


Prince (May 26 2015) Baltimore - Single
Baltimore is a stand-alone digital single by Prince, released in direct response to the death of Freddie Gray and the civil unrest in Baltimore. It later appeared on his album Hitnrun Phase Two. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / 3EG Format: Digital Single (iTunes) Country: Worldwide Released: May 26, 2015 Genre: Soul, Pop, Funk, Protest Song THE STORY A powerful, socially conscious track addressing injustice, unity, and the need to “fight the good fight.” Th

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May 26, 2015
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