Various Artists (September 30, 1985) – Krush Groove Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP/CD
Krush Groove is the soundtrack album to the Michael Schultz film Krush Groove. The album was released on September 30, 1985, four weeks before the film's theatrical release.
The soundtrack is notable within the Prince-related catalogue for including Sheila E.'s Holly Rock, a track written by Prince but credited to Sheila E. The song was not included on any of Sheila E.'s own contemporary studio albums, making the soundtrack its original album home.
The album brought together artists from the worlds of hip-hop, R&B, funk and pop, reflecting the emerging mid-1980s hip-hop culture depicted in the film.
RECORDING
Prince's contribution to the soundtrack, Holly Rock, was recorded in April 1985 at Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California.
Sheila E. performed lead vocals and percussion on the track.
Prince provided background vocals and played all instruments except where noted, although these contributions were uncredited on the released soundtrack.
Prince also produced the recording, although production credit was assigned to Sheila E.
A Love Bizarre appears in the film itself but was not included on the soundtrack album.
STYLE & THEMES
The soundtrack combines hip-hop, R&B, funk, dance-pop and contemporary urban music styles.
Holly Rock combines Sheila E.'s vocal and percussion-driven performance with Prince's tightly structured Minneapolis-influenced production. The track sits comfortably alongside the soundtrack's blend of rap, funk and dance-oriented material.
The album serves as both a companion to the film and a snapshot of the rapidly expanding crossover between hip-hop and mainstream popular music during 1985.
RELEASE HISTORY
Released on September 30, 1985 through Warner Bros. Records.
Issued four weeks before the theatrical release of the Krush Groove motion picture.
Originally released on LP and cassette, with the compact disc edition issued as a reissue of the original album configuration
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• (Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street — Chaka Khan contribution to the soundtrack.
• I Can't Live Without My Radio — LL Cool J recording.
• If I Ruled The World — Curtis Blow performance.
• All You Can Eat — Fat Boys contribution.
• Feel The Spin — Debbie Harry recording featured on the soundtrack.
• Holly Rock — Sheila E. performance written by Prince and produced by Prince, although both credits were assigned to Sheila E.
• She's On It — Debut single by the Beastie Boys.
• Love Triangle — Gap Band recording.
• Tender Love — Force MD's performance written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
• Krush Groovin' — Performed by the Krush Groove All-Stars.
AMERICA
Country | Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks |
USA | Billboard Top Pop Albums | October 26, 1985 | 79 | 20 |
USA | Billboard Top Black Albums | November 2, 1985 | 14 | 22 |
PERSONNEL
Sheila E. — vocals, percussion
Prince — background vocals, instruments (uncredited)
PRODUCTION
Produced by Prince (uncredited; credited to Sheila E.)
Executive Producer — Doug McHenry
Executive Producer — Kurtis Blow
Executive Producer — Russell Simmons
Mastered by Lee Herschberg
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Recorded At: Sunset Sound, Hollywood, California
Length: 47:43
NOTES
• Soundtrack album to the Michael Schultz film Krush Groove.
• Released four weeks before the movie reached cinemas.
• Issued on September 30, 1985.
• Contains Sheila E.'s Holly Rock, one of the key Prince-related recordings of 1985.
• Holly Rock was written by Prince but credited to Sheila E.
• Prince's musical and production involvement was largely uncredited.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Cat No. | Date | Format |
Various Artists | Krush Groove Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Warner Bros. Records | USA | Not Supplied | September 30, 1985 | LP |
Various Artists | Krush Groove Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Warner Bros. Records | USA | Not Supplied | September 30, 1985 | Cassette |
Various Artists | Krush Groove Original Motion Picture Soundtrack | Warner Bros. Records | USA | Not Supplied | Later Issue | CD |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
LP | Not Supplied | SIDE ONE: • (Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street – Chaka Khan • I Can't Live Without My Radio – LL Cool J • If I Ruled The World – Curtis Blow • All You Can Eat – Fat Boys • Feel The Spin – Debbie Harry SIDE TWO: • Holly Rock – Sheila E. • She's On It – Beastie Boys • Love Triangle – Gap Band • Tender Love – Force MD's • Krush Groovin' – Krush Groove All-Stars |
CD | Not Supplied | TRACK LISTING: • (Krush Groove) Can't Stop The Street – Chaka Khan • I Can't Live Without My Radio – LL Cool J • If I Ruled The World – Curtis Blow • All You Can Eat – Fat Boys • Feel The Spin – Debbie Harry • Holly Rock – Sheila E. • She's On It – Beastie Boys • Love Triangle – Gap Band • Tender Love – Force MD's • Krush Groovin' – Krush Groove All-Stars |
SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs.
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