Prince / Various Artists (August 9, 1994) Blankman – Soundtrack Album
- GlamSlamEscape
- Aug 9, 1994
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Blankman is the official soundtrack to the 1994 superhero comedy film starring Damon Wayans. It features the New Power Generation (with Prince) performing the track Super Hero (featuring The Steeles).
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Various Artists (Prince / New Power Generation)
Label: Epic Soundtrax / Sony Music
Format: CD, MC (Cassette)
Country: Worldwide
Released: 9 August 1994
Genre: Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul
Length: 48:45
THE STORY
A fun, upbeat soundtrack mixing hip-hop, R&B, and funk to match the film’s comedic superhero theme. The standout Prince-related track is the uplifting and funky Super Hero, which was also released as a promotional single.
CONTEXT & NOTES
"Super Hero" was originally written and recorded by Prince in 1992 (intended for Earth, Wind & Fire), then re-recorded in 1994 for this soundtrack. A third version later appeared in development for the NPG album Exodus. This marks one of Prince’s contributions to a major Hollywood comedy soundtrack during the symbol era.
Prince / NPG Contribution:
Super Hero — The New Power Generation featuring The Steeles (5:01)
SINGLES
Super Hero (promo single)
PACKAGING & VISUALS The dynamic cover (as shown) features bold comic-book-style graphics with a stylized city skyline, the film title “Blankman,” and artist credits on a red-and-black background.
PERSONNEL (Super Hero)
Sonny T. — vocals, bass guitar
The Steeles (Jevetta, Jearlyn, JD, Fred Steele) — vocals
Prince (as ) — all other instruments, production
Michael B. — drums
Tommy Barbarella — keyboards
Mr. Hayes — keyboards
Production
Prince — producer, arranger
Steve Noonan — engineer
CHARTS
Did not chart on the Billboard 200.
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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