Rhonda Smith (September 12, 2006) – RS2 Album Release USA
RS2 is the second solo album by Rhonda Smith, Prince’s primary bass guitarist from 1996–2004. It is the first and only Rhonda Smith album to feature input by Prince, who contributed lead and rhythm guitar to the track Time, but did not participate in writing or production.
Basic tracking likely took place in late 2005 or 2006 at The Manor (Alpharetta, GA) or Slow Wine Music (Sherman Oaks, CA), without Prince input.
His guitar parts were recorded separately at 3121 Antelo Rd., Los Angeles, California.
Album Details
Released: 12 September 2006 Recorded: 2005–2006
Studios: The Manor (Alpharetta, GA, USA); Slow Wine Music (Sherman Oaks, CA, USA); 3121 Antelo Rd., Los Angeles, California
Length: 50:08
Labels: Slow Wine Music
Producer: Rhonda Smith; Joey Sommerville
Track Listing
What Do They Think Music Is? — Rhonda Smith
To Get With You — Rhonda Smith
Lost Child — Rhonda Smith
Time — Rhonda Smith, Joey Sommerville, Marcus Waller
Always — Rhonda Smith
Country Music — Rhonda Smith
Gotta Believe — Rhonda Smith
Sunshine — Rhonda Smith
127 — Rhonda Smith
It’s You — Rhonda Smith
The Hypnotic — Rhonda Smith
Grind — Rhonda Smith
Why Criticize — Rhonda Smith
I Miss You — Rhonda Smith
Ray of Light — Rhonda Smith
Total length: 50:08
Personnel (Full Track‑Specific Credits)
Rhonda Smith Vocals, piccolo and electric bass, keyboards
Jorel “J‑Fly” Flynn Drums
Prince Lead guitar, rhythm guitar
Marcus Waller Vocals
Phil Davis Rhodes
Derek Scott Guitar
Joey Sommerville Keyboards, programming
Additional Personnel
Ian Boxill – recording engineer for Prince’s guitar
Brian “Big Bass” Gardner – mastering
Technical
Joey Sommerville – co‑producer, recording engineer, mixing engineer Rhonda Smith – co‑producer, recording engineer, mixing engineer
Ian Boxill – recording engineer (Prince’s guitar)
Brian “Big Bass” Gardner – mastering
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2
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