Shelby J. feat. Anthony Hamilton (December 12, 2012) North Carolina - Limited CD Single

A Prince-Produced Shelby J. Soul Gem

RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 12, 2012 Catalogue: None assigned Format: Limited Edition CD Single Country: United States

Track List

1. North Carolina (Full Version) – 7:47

2. North Carolina (The Hot Sauce Edit) – 3:51

3. North Carolina (The Tripp Edit) – 3:57

THE STORY Released as a limited edition CD single on Blackgypsy Music, “North Carolina” features Shelby J. on lead vocals with Anthony Hamilton as a guest. Prince produced the track and performed all instruments. The single includes the full-length version plus two edited mixes by Darron “Tripp” Thomas. This release is a rare Prince protégé project, highlighting his continued support for artists in his orbit.

CONTEXT & NOTES “North Carolina” is a soul/R&B tribute to Shelby J.’s home state. Prince’s full involvement (production and all instruments) makes this one of his most complete behind-the-scenes works from the early 2010s. Original copies are extremely rare and highly sought after by collectors, often fetching high prices when they surface.

PERSONNEL

• Shelby J. – lead vocals

• Anthony Hamilton – featured vocals

• Prince – production, all instruments

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Limited edition CD single

• Custom artwork with collage-style imagery

• No commercial reissue

RELATED MATERIAL

• Shelby J. releases

• Prince protégé projects (early 2010s)

• Anthony Hamilton collaborations

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • Collector documentation

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