Prince / Various Artists (March 19, 1996) Girl 6 – Soundtrack Album
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- Mar 19, 1996
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Girl 6 is the soundtrack album for Spike Lee’s 1996 film of the same name. It is a celebration of Prince’s music, featuring a mix of classic hits, deep cuts, and three previously unreleased tracks.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Prince & Associated Artists
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: CD, MC (Cassette)
Country: Worldwide
Released: 19 March 1996
Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop, Rock
Length: 62:11
THE STORY
A vibrant collection showcasing Prince’s versatility across different eras. The album blends sensual ballads, funky grooves, and high-energy tracks. Highlights include the new song “She Spoke 2 Me,” the sultry “Pink Cashmere,” the NPG’s “Girl 6,” and timeless favorites like “Adore,” “Erotic City,” and “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore.”
CONTEXT & NOTES
Spike Lee approached Prince in 1990 about using his music for a film, and Prince personally selected the tracks. While most songs were previously released, the album includes three new recordings. It was released while Prince was using his symbol name, causing some marketing confusion. The project served as a strong retrospective during a transitional period in Prince’s career.
TRACK LISTING (CD)
She Spoke 2 Me — Prince (4:19)
Pink Cashmere — Prince (6:15)
Count The Days — New Power Generation (3:26)
Girls & Boys — Prince and the Revolution (5:31)
The Screams Of Passion — The Family (5:27)
Nasty Girl — Vanity 6 (5:14)
Erotic City — Prince and the Revolution (3:53)
Hot Thing — Prince (5:41)
Adore — Prince (6:31)
The Cross — Prince (4:46)
How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore — Prince (3:53)
Don’t Talk 2 Strangers — Prince (3:11)
Girl 6 — New Power Generation (4:04)
Total Length: 62:11
SINGLES
Girl 6 (The NPG)
PACKAGING & VISUALS The vibrant purple cover (as shown) features a striking image of actress Theresa Randle on the phone, surrounded by film stills, with bold “Girl 6” typography and a prominent “Songs by Prince” starburst. It includes a Parental Advisory sticker.
PERSONNEL Prince is the central figure across nearly all tracks, with contributions from:
The Revolution, The Family, Vanity 6, New Power Generation
Key musicians: Sonny T., Michael B., Tommy Barbarella, Rosie Gaines, Eric Leeds, etc.
New recordings feature NPG members and Nona Gaye (on “Girl 6”)
Production
Prince — primary producer
Various engineers from Paisley Park and other studios
Spike Lee — film director / executive input
CHARTS USA
Billboard 200 — Peak: 75 Billboard Top R&B Albums — Peak: 15
SOURCES Album liner notes, official discography, Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia, Prince Vault.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference
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