Prince (May 26 2015) Baltimore - Single
- GlamSlamEscape
- May 26, 2015
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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.” The song blends contemporary soul with orchestral and horn elements, featuring additional vocals by Eryn Allen Kane. It served as the anthem for Prince’s Rally 4 Peace concert in Baltimore on May 10, 2015.
CONTEXT & NOTES The initial version was streamed on Prince’s Prince3EG SoundCloud on May 9, 2015. The official iTunes single (released May 26) includes additional orchestral and muted trumpet overdubs. It was the first public release from the Hitnrun Phase Two sessions and marked Prince’s continued use of direct-to-fan digital platforms.
TRACK LISTING (2015 Digital Single)
Baltimore — 4:33
Total Length: 4:33
PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all instruments (solo Studio A version), vocals, production
ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS AND BACKGROUND
Eryn Allen Kane — additional vocals
Joshua Welton — co-production
Dylan Dreslow — mixing engineer
Recording Details
Initial live recording with 3rdEyeGirl: April 29, 2015 (Paisley Park Soundstage)
Solo Studio A version: April 30, 2015 (Paisley Park Studios)
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Digital-only release (no physical single)
Accompanied by Prince’s statement on unity and confronting inhumanity
CHARTS Not a major commercial charting single, but gained significant attention for its timely social message and connection to the Rally 4 Peace event.
SOURCES Prince3EG SoundCloud / Twitter, iTunes release data, official discography.
TAGS × × × Hitnrun Phase Two × 2015
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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