Prince (July 29, 2003) “N.E.W.S.” – Enhanced CD JP

This Japanese enhanced CD edition marks the retail release of Prince’s all-instrumental album N.E.W.S., featuring four extended 14-minute tracks representing the cardinal directions.

Artist: Prince

Label: Victor / NPG

Date: July 29, 2003

Catalogue: VICP-62523 Format: Enhanced CD (Digipak) Country: Japan

Genre: Jazz / Funk / Instrumental Style: Extended instrumental jams

Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince

TRACK LIST

Japan Enhanced CD (VICP-62523)

North (14:00)

East (14:00)

West (14:00)

South (14:00)

PERSONNEL Prince – guitar, Fender Rhodes, digital keyboards & percussion Eric Leeds – tenor & baritone saxophone John Blackwell – drums Renato Neto – piano & synthesizers Rhonda Smith – acoustic & electric bass

THE STORY 

N.E.W.S. is Prince’s 27th studio album and his second successive all-instrumental project. Initially released to NPG Music Club members in June 2003, it received a wider retail release the following month. The album consists of four extended 14-minute tracks, each representing a cardinal direction.

It continued Prince’s exploration of jazz and funk territories during this period before he returned to vocal pop/rock with Musicology the following year.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This Japanese Digipak edition features striking satellite imagery of Earth on the cover and a detailed booklet with liner notes in Japanese. It is an enhanced CD containing additional multimedia content. The packaging includes a unique fold-out design with atmospheric space/earth visuals.

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Prince (2003) N.E.W.S. (Album)

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