This article reports on the 24th annual Minnesota Music Awards held at the Red Carpet Nightclub in St. Cloud, Minnesota. While the focus is on the event itself and its local nominees, Prince is noted among the evening's major winners, receiving multiple honours despite not attending the ceremony. Publication: St. Cloud Times Date: September 23, 2004 Country: United States The article describes the Minnesota Music Awards, which attracted musicians, broadcasters and music fans from across the state to the Red Carpet Nightclub. The event featured performances from a variety of musical styles, including hip-hop, pop, jazz, grunge and rock, while awards were presented throughout the evening. Organisers highlighted the success of moving the ceremony outside the Twin Cities, bringing together a wide range of Minnesota artists in a different setting. Although much of the report centres on local nominees and performers, Prince receives specific mention among the night's award recipients. The article states that Prince, who was not present at the ceremony, won six awards. The honours included Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for Musicology, and Best National-Selling Album. The report places Prince among the major award winners recognised by members of the Minnesota Music Academy. The article also notes that several other artists and groups won multiple categories, while performances throughout the evening entertained attendees. Accompanying photographs show musicians performing on stage and audience members supporting the nominees and winners during the event. CONTEXT AND NOTES This clipping documents recognition received by Prince during the successful Musicology era. Rather than covering a concert or direct appearance, the article highlights the impact of his work through awards presented by the Minnesota Music Academy. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Prince wins six awards at the Minnesota Music Awards Era: 2004 Musicology era Tone: Informative and celebratory Photography: Photographs of musicians performing on stage and audience members attending the awards event SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Released on 18 September 2001, NPG Ahdio Show #8 completed NPG Music Club Edition #8 as a 47‑minute mp3 compilation. The show was issued one week after the terrorist attacks of September 11, which were carried out by violent extremist organizations responsible for severe harm and loss of life. On 18 September 2004, a downloadable version of the Call My Name video was made available through the NPG Music Club downloads store. The video served as the visual companion to the song, which itself was issued only as a promotional single later in 2004. Directed by Sanaa Hamri, the video was shot in Los Angeles on 21 May 2004, shortly before the second leg of the Musicology Live 2004ever Tour. The piece is primarily a lip‑synced performance video, intercut with wedding imagery drawn from various cultural traditions. Notably, this marks the only appearance of Stokley Williams in a Prince video. Williams, along with Chance Howard and Kip Blackshire, contributed additional vocals to the studio recording and lip‑synced their parts during the shoot. RECORDING Filmed at Hollywood Center Studios in Los Angeles, California, on 21 May 2004. The shoot originally planned to include NPG Music Club members as extras, but the soundstage proved too small, and all guests and additional extras were sent home upon arrival. STYLE & THEMES The video blends staged performance with symbolic wedding imagery, creating a visual contrast between Prince’s intimate delivery and the broader themes of connection and ceremony. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Call My Name — The broadcast version, featuring Prince and band members lip‑syncing to the studio recording, intercut with wedding‑themed footage. Artist: Prince Title: Call My Name (Video) Date: September 18, 2004 Format: Digital Video PRODUCTION Directed by Sanaa Hamri Executive Producer — Sheira Rees‑Davies Stunt Coordinator — Xingu Del Rosario RELEASE HISTORY Released 18 September 2004 as a download via the NPG Music Club store. The video later appeared on Prince’s official YouTube channel in 2017. Shot on 21 May 2004 at Hollywood Center Studios. The song itself was issued only as a promotional single. PERSONNEL Prince — performance John Blackwell — drums Rhonda Smith — bass Mike Scott — guitar Renato Neto — keyboards Chance Howard — vocals Candy Dulfer — saxophone Kip Blackshire — vocals Stokley Williams — vocals Miguel Coleman — cast Notes: Shot 21 May 2004. Only appearance of Stokley Williams in a Prince video. NPGMC members invited but turned away due to limited space SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

I Am is the second studio album by Elisa Fiorillo, and the first and only to feature writing input by Prince. Five of the album’s ten tracks were written or co‑written by Prince, although the album was mostly produced by David Z. Rivkin (Prince produced one track, Ooh This I Need). Prince’s involvement came by chance: he dropped by Paisley Park Studios while David Z. Rivkin and Levi Seacer, Jr. were recording with Elisa Fiorillo in Summer 1989, and immediately contributed to the track they were working on (I Am), before helping to write On The Way Up. He later submitted Love’s No Fun, Ooh This I Need and Playgirl between late 1989 and May 1990. Other songs recorded by Prince and Elisa Fiorillo between 1989 and 1990 include Oobey Doop and If You Wanna Dance, but it is not known whether they were considered for the album. A third song, Say No, appeared on a promotional cassette but was removed from the final configuration. Track Listing (LP Format ) Side one • I Am — Prince, David Z. Rivkin, Levi Seacer Jr. — 4:57 • On The Way Up — Elisa Fiorillo, Prince, David Z. Rivkin, Levi Seacer Jr. — 4:20 • Out Of My Mind • Playgirl — Prince — 4:21 • Love’s No Fun — Prince — 3:50 Side two • Ooh This I Need — Prince — 4:00 • Ain’t Right • Something So Strong • Don’t Change • Purpose In Your Life Total length: 44:00 Album Details Released: September 18, 1990 Recorded: 1989–1990 Studios: Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Length: 44:00 Labels: Chrysalis Records Producer: David Z. Rivkin; Prince (Ooh This I Need) Personnel (Full Track‑Specific Credits) Elisa Fiorillo Lead vocals; background vocals David Z. Rivkin Drums and percussion on I Am; percussion on On The Way Up and Love’s No Fun Levi Seacer Jr. All instruments (except where noted) on I Am, On The Way Up; bass guitar on Ooh This I Need Prince All instruments (except where noted) on Playgirl and Love’s No Fun; all instruments (except where noted) on Ooh This I Need (uncredited); background vocals on Playgirl (uncredited) Cynthia Johnson — background vocals on Playgirl Ingrid Chavez — background vocals on Playgirl Jana Anderson — background vocals on Playgirl Rosie Gaines — background vocals on Playgirl and Ooh This I Need Michael B. — drums on Love’s No Fun; acoustic drums on Ooh This I Need Sonny T. — bass guitar on Love’s No Fun Jevetta Steele — background vocals on Love’s No Fun Jearlyn Steele — background vocals on Love’s No Fun J.D. Steele — background vocals on Love’s No Fun Fred Steele — background vocals on Love’s No Fun Kirk Johnson — electric drums on Ooh This I Need Michael Koppelman — harpsichord on Ooh This I Need Additional Personnel David Z. Rivkin — producer on I Am, On The Way Up, Playgirl, Love’s No Fun Levi Seacer Jr. — co‑producer on On The Way Up Prince — producer on Ooh This I Need Michael Koppelman — recording engineer on Playgirl, Love’s No Fun, Ooh This I Need Mark Plati — engineer / programming on Playgirl Junior Vasquez — additional production and remix on Playgirl Technical David Z. Rivkin — recording engineer (Love’s No Fun) Michael Koppelman — recording engineer (multiple tracks) Mark Plati — programming Junior Vasquez — remix Singles from I Am On The Way Up — Something So Strong — Oooh This I Need — SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Released in 1989, Gimme Your Love served as the third and final single from Aretha Franklin’s Through The Storm album. Although the album version was written by Narada Michael Walden and Jeffrey Cohen and contained no Prince involvement, the single release featured multiple Prince‑created remixes issued across several formats. The track was credited jointly to Aretha Franklin and James Brown, as the song is a duet. While the single did not enter the US Billboard Pop Chart, it reached number 48 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart and appeared in various international configurations, each containing different edits or mixes of Prince’s remix. RECORDING The original album version was produced without Prince’s input. Prince’s contribution came exclusively through his remix work for the single release, issued in multiple edits including the Purple Mix (Parts One & Two), Extended Remix, Single Version, and Edit Purple Mix. STYLE & THEMES The song blends late‑1980s R&B with duet‑driven vocal interplay between Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Prince’s remixes add rhythmic re‑shaping, extended breakdowns, and distinctive Paisley Park‑style production touches. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Gimme Your Love — The core duet version, remixed by Prince for the single release. • He’s The Boy — B‑side track included on several formats. RELEASE HISTORY Released 18 September 1989 in the USA and 30 October 1989 in the UK. Issued across numerous formats including 7", 12", 3" CD, 5" CD, and promo editions. Prince’s remixes were featured in multiple edits depending on territory. Later included in the 2014 Through The Storm (Expanded Edition). CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS USA — Billboard Black Singles: #48 UK — Gallup Singles Chart: #79 PERSONNEL Aretha Franklin — vocals James Brown — vocals Prince — remix production (Purple Mix, Extended Remix, Edit Purple Mix) Narada Michael Walden — songwriting Jeffrey Cohen — songwriting PRODUCTION Produced by Narada Michael Walden Remixes by Prince Label: Arista Records Catalogue numbers: • 112 727 • 112 728 Artist: Aretha Franklin & James Brown Title: Gimme Your Love Label: Arista Records Country: United States Catalogue: 112 728 Date: September 18, 1989 Format: 7" / 12" / CD / Promo Notes: Prince contributed multiple remixes (Purple Mix Parts One & Two, Extended Remix, Edit Purple Mix). Included in Through The Storm (Expanded Edition) in 2014. Format / Country Catalogue Side / Track Mix / Version Length 7" — UK 112 727 A — Gimme Your Love Original — B — He’s The Boy Original — 7" — Germany 112 682 A — Gimme Your Love Original — B — He’s The Boy Original — 12" — UK 112 728 A — Gimme Your Love (Part One) Purple Mix 5:51 B — Gimme Your Love (Part Two) Purple Mix 3:07 7" — UK 112 728 A — Gimme Your Love Original — B — Think (1989) Original — 7" — New Zealand AS1‑9884 A — Gimme Your Love (Extended Remix) Extended Remix 10:43 B1 — Gimme Your Love (Single Version) Single Version — B2 — He’s The Boy Original — 12" — USA 112 728 A — Gimme Your Love (Extended Remix) Extended Remix 10:43 B1 — Gimme Your Love (Album Version) Album Version — B2 — Think (1989) Original — 12" — Germany 612 682 A — Gimme Your Love (Extended Remix) Extended Remix 10:43 B1 — Gimme Your Love (Album Version) Album Version — B2 — Think (1989) Original — 12" — USA ADI‑9885 A — Gimme Your Love (Parts One & Two) Purple Mix 10:43 B1 — Gimme Your Love (Album Version) Album Version — B2 — He’s The Boy Original — 7" — UK (DJ Promo) 112 727DJ A — Gimme Your Love (Edit Purple Mix) Edit Purple Mix 4:49 B — Gimme Your Love (Edit Original Mix) Edit Original Mix — 3" CD — Japan A10D‑139 1 — Gimme Your Love Original — 2 — Think Original — 5" CD — Germany 662 682 1 — Gimme Your Love (Extended Remix) Extended Remix 10:43 2 — Gimme Your Love (Single Version) Single Version — 3 — He’s The Boy Original — 12" Promo — Germany 612 709 A — Gimme Your Love (Extended Remix) Extended Remix 10:43 B — Gimme Your Love (Extended Remix) Extended Remix 10:43 12" Promo — USA ADP‑9906 A1 — Aretha Franklin & James Brown Interview Spoken — A2 — James Brown Interview Spoken — A3 — Aretha Franklin Interview Spoken — B1 — Gimme Your Love (Single Edit) Single Edit — B2 — Gimme Your Love (Extended Remix) Extended Remix 10:43 SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Released on 18 September 2001, NPG Ahdio Show #8 completed NPG Music Club Edition #8 as a 47‑minute mp3 compilation. The show was issued one week after the terrorist attacks of September 11, which were carried out by violent extremist organizations responsible for severe harm and loss of life. The Ahdio Show was clearly assembled in direct response, featuring Prince’s most spiritual material and marking the first time an Ahdio Show contained no segues or skits. Three weeks earlier, the rest of Edition #8 had already been released: Thieves In The Temple (Remix), Rebirth Of The Flesh (Rehearsal ’88), My Medallion, Contest Song, and a live .mov performance of If I Was Ur Girlfriend. The show contains the first full appearance of Pearls B4 The Swine, later included on One Nite Alone…. No official artwork exists for this or any Ahdio Show. RECORDING Compiled from previously‑released material, unreleased tracks, intros, and spiritual selections. Basic tracking for individual songs occurred across multiple years. Pearls B4 The Swine appears here in full for the first time. STYLE & THEMES The show presents a reflective, spiritually‑focused sequence with no segues, emphasising contemplation and emotional grounding in the wake of the September 11 attacks. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Pearls B4 The Swine — First full appearance; later released on One Nite Alone…. • 7 (Acoustic Version) — Acoustic reinterpretation by Prince and the New Power Generation. • Space (Universal Love Remix) — Remix version included in the spiritual flow of the show. • Still Would Stand All Time — A central spiritual highlight. • The Holy River — Included as part of the reflective sequence. RELEASE HISTORY Released 18 September 2001 as part of NPG Music Club Edition #8. The Ahdio Show followed earlier mp3 and video content released three weeks prior. Compiled in response to the September 11 attacks, with a focus on spiritual themes and no segues. PERSONNEL Prince — vocals, instrumentation, compilation NPG Orchestra — performance (one track) Martika — intro from Love… Thy Will Be Done (Prince Mix) PRODUCTION Produced by Prince Label: [blank] Catalogue numbers: • [blank] • [blank] Artist: Prince Title: NPG Ahdio Show #8 Date: September 18, 2001 Format: Digital (mp3) Notes: Contains first full appearance of Pearls B4 The Swine. No segues. Spiritual compilation responding to September 11. No official artwork. FULL TRACKLIST — NPG AHDIO SHOW #8 (18 September 2001) (Timings not provided; tracks overlap and include DJ‑style intros/outros) No — Prince (intro only) The Plan — Anna Stesia — Prince Elephants & Flowers — Prince I Wish U Heaven — Prince Love… Thy Will Be Done (Prince Mix) — Martika (intro only) Pearls B4 The Swine — Prince 7 (Acoustic Version) — Prince and the New Power Generation Space (Universal Love Remix) — Prince Still Would Stand All Time — Prince Into The Light — I Will — The Holy River — Prince Outro Suite — includes elements of New Power Generation (Pt. II) and Positivity — Prince SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Taja Sevelle is the first studio album by Taja Sevelle, and is her only album to feature writing input by Prince. Two of the album’s ten tracks were written or co‑written by Prince, although the album was produced by Minneapolis musician Chico Bennett. Although Taja Sevelle had signed to Paisley Park Records when it was formed in 1985, she mainly worked with Warner Bros. executives on the album, and Prince’s involvement was minimal. Both songs with his involvement were not initially designed for Taja Sevelle and had been recorded earlier in his career. Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? was first recorded in 1976–1977 and submitted to Sevelle in late 1986 after Michael Jackson rejected it for Bad. If I Could Get Your Attention was first recorded in May 1986 and tried by Jill Jones. Track Listing (LP Format ) Side one • Love Is Contagious • Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? • Popular • How Could You Do Me So Bad? • Take Me For A Ride Side two • If I Could Get Your Attention • Infatuation] • Baby’s Got A Lover • Mama 16 Fly For Your Painted Rainbow Total length: 45:26 Album Details Released: September 19, 1987 Recorded: 1986–1987 Studios: Sunset Sound, Hollywood, CA, USA; The Enterprise, Burbank, CA, USA Length: 45:26 Labels: Paisley Park Records Producer: Chico Bennett Packaging Front cover photography by Bonnie Lewis. Back cover photography by Jeff Katz (“captured the moment”). Inner sleeve drawing by Julie Daul (Picasso’s Guru). Make‑up by Joanne Gair (front cover) and Fritz (“mug paint”, back cover). Rag arrangement by Michelle Cole; crop fashions by Todd Reid. Art direction and design by Jeri M. McManus Heiden. Reception The album failed to chart in the USA but reached number 48 in the UK. Tape Cassette Release (MC) Side 1 • Love Is Contagious • Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? • Popular • How Could You Do Me So Bad? • Take Me For A Ride Side 2 • If I Could Get Your Attention • Infatuation • Baby’s Got A Lover • Mama 16 • Fly For Your Painted Rainbow Charts Chart (1988–1988) — Peak Position UK Gallup Album Chart — 48 The Netherlands Album Top 100 — 52 CD Release (1987) • Love Is Contagious • Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? • Popular • How Could You Do Me So Bad? • Take Me For A Ride • If I Could Get Your Attention • Infatuation • Baby’s Got A Lover • Mama 16 • Fly For Your Painted Rainbow Personnel Taja Sevelle Lead vocals Prince All instruments (except where noted), uncredited Eric Leeds Saxophone on Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? (uncredited) Benny Medina Additional vocals on Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? Michael “Mo” Austin Additional vocals on Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? Greg Porter Guitar on If I Could Get Your Attention Additional Personnel Chico Bennett — producer (all tracks); arrangement on If I Could Get Your Attention Michael “Mi” Austin — executive producer Benny Medina — executive producer Tommy Vicari — mix engineer (entire album) Bernie Grundman — mastering Chris Bellman — mastering Jeri M. McManus Heiden — art direction / design Bonnie Lewis — photography (front cover) Jeff Katz — photography (back cover) Joanne Gair — make‑up (front cover) Fritz — make‑up (back cover) Michelle Cole — rag arrangement (back cover) Todd Reid — crop fashions (back cover) Julie Daul (Picasso’s Guru) — inner sleeve drawing Cavallo, Ruffalo & Fargnoli — personal management Technical Tommy Vicari — mix engineer Bernie Grundman — mastering Chris Bellman — mastering Singles from Taja Sevelle Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me? Take Me For A Ride SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Good Feeling is the second solo studio album by Brownmark, and is his only album to feature writing input by Prince. Prince wrote Shall We Dance and sang background vocals on Bang Bang, written by Levi Seacer, Jr. Both Shall We Dance (produced by Levi Seacer, Jr.) and Bang Bang (written and produced by Levi Seacer, Jr.) were recorded in early 1989 at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA. The album produced three singles — Bang Bang (which preceded the album), Through A Friend Of Mine, and Luv Touch. The album failed to chart. Track Listing (LP Format) Side one • Bang Bang — Levi Seacer, Jr. — 4:57 • Shall We Dance — Prince — 4:41 • Through A Friend Of Mine • Good Feeling • My Heart Misses Side two • It’s Not The Way (It Used To Be) • Luv Touch • Cruisin’ • Between You And Me • Let’s Go All The Way Total length: 48:17 Album Details Released: September 19, 1989 Recorded: Early 1989 Studios: Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA Length: 48:17 Labels: Motown Records Producer: Levi Seacer, Jr. Packaging Art direction by Vartan. Photography by Randee St. Nicholas. Design by Junie Osaki. Stylist: Dana Allison. Hair & make‑up: Terence Finnigan. Tape Cassette Release (MC) Side 1 • Bang Bang — 4:57 • Shall We Dance — 4:41 • Through A Friend Of Mine • Good Feeling • My Heart Misses Side 2 • It’s Not The Way (It Used To Be) • Luv Touch • Cruisin • Between You And Me • Let’s Go All The Way Personnel Brownmark Lead vocals; bass guitar; background vocals on Bang Bang and Shall We Dance Levi Seacer, Jr. All instruments (except where noted); background vocals on Bang Bang Prince Background vocals on Bang Bang; background vocals and all instruments except bass on Shall We Dance (uncredited) Margie Cox Background vocals on Bang Bang CD Release (1989) • Bang Bang — 4:57 • Shall We Dance — 4:41 • Through A Friend Of Mine • Good Feeling • My Heart Misses • It’s Not The Way (It Used To Be) • Luv Touch • Cruisin’ • Between You And Me • Let’s Go All The Way • Distress Signal Additional Personnel Levi Seacer, Jr. — producer (all tracks); mixing engineer on Bang Bang Brownmark — vocal arrangements on Bang Bang Femi Jiya — recording engineer and mixing engineer David Z. Rivkin — mixing engineer on Bang Bang David Friedlander — assistant engineer on Shall We Dance Vartan — art direction Randee St. Nicholas — photography Junie Osaki — design Dana Allison — stylist Terence Finnigan — hair & make‑up Technical Femi Jiya — recording & mixing David Z. Rivkin — mixing David Friedlander — assistant engineering Bernie Grundman — mastering Singles from Good Feeling Bang Bang SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

This North American enhanced CD single for “Cinnamon Girl” features completely different artwork and tracklisting compared to the European release, focusing on the music video and a behind-the-scenes documentary. Artist: Prince Label: NPG / Columbia Date: September 28, 2004 Catalogue: 707541748124 Format: Enhanced CD Single Country: USA A-Side: “Cinnamon Girl” (3:56) B-Side: “Cinnamon Girl (Video)”, “Cinnamon Girl: XPOSED” Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST USA Enhanced CD Single (707541748124) Cinnamon Girl (3:56) Cinnamon Girl (Video) (4:04) Cinnamon Girl: XPOSED (5:15) LINKED RELEASES / VARIANTS Album version – Musicology (2004) European CD Single variant (with “Dear Mr. Man” live tracks and “United States of Division”) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production Rhonda Smith, Candy Dulfer, Chance Howard – additional backing vocals THE STORY “Cinnamon Girl” was the second commercially available single from Prince’s 2004 album Musicology, released six months after the album itself. Three months earlier, “United States of Division” had been released as a virtual B-side via the NPG Music Club download store. The single is notable for having entirely different artwork and track listings between the North American and European editions. The US version emphasizes the Phil Harder-directed music video (featuring Keisha Castle-Hughes) and includes a making-of documentary titled XPOSED. CONTEXT & NOTES This US enhanced CD single features dramatic cover artwork with a split image of a woman’s face and a silhouetted figure against a fiery background. The disc is a CD Extra containing both audio tracks and video content. Unlike the European release, it does not include the live “Dear Mr. Man” recordings. CHART PERFORMANCE Did not chart in the USA. UK: Gallup Singles Chart – November 20, 2004 (#43) RELATED MATERIAL Prince (2004) Musicology (Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. All single artwork, photographs, labels, 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.

"My Name Is Prince" was released as the second single from Love Symbol Album, the fourteenth Prince album and the second to be credited to Prince And The New Power Generation. The single arrived two weeks before the parent album and formed a major part of the album's launch campaign. For releases outside the United States, the principal B-side was "2 Whom It May Concern", a unique studio composition built around excerpts and references to material from Love Symbol Album. Functioning almost as a promotional preview for the forthcoming record, the track incorporated elements from much of the album's content and served as a companion piece to the single. Additional UK maxi-single editions expanded the release with exclusive remixes of "My Name Is Prince" and "Sexy M.F." created by outside remixers, making the single one of the most extensively configured releases of the era. STYLE & THEMES "My Name Is Prince" was designed as a bold statement of identity and artistic confidence. The track placed Prince's personality and status at the centre of the song while continuing the aggressive funk and hip-hop influenced sound that characterised much of the Love Symbol Album project. The accompanying track "2 Whom It May Concern" operated as both a standalone recording and a thematic overview of the forthcoming album, incorporating musical references to multiple tracks from the project. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • My Name Is Prince — Issued as the lead promotional statement for the forthcoming Love Symbol Album. The track became one of the project's most recognisable singles and was released in multiple edits, mixes and remixes. • 2 Whom It May Concern — A non-album studio track that effectively acted as a musical advertisement for Love Symbol Album, incorporating excerpts and references to material from across the record. • Sexy Mutha — Included on selected UK formats and presented alongside several remix variations of "My Name Is Prince". RELEASE HISTORY Released in the United Kingdom on September 28, 1992, the single appeared in multiple formats including 7-inch vinyl, picture-disc 12-inch vinyl, remix 12-inch vinyl, CD singles and promotional editions. The release became a UK Top 10 hit, reaching number 7 on the Gallup Singles Chart and remaining on the chart for five weeks. A later remix campaign generated a separate chart appearance for "My Name Is Prince (Remix)" during November 1992. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS EUROPE UK: Gallup Singles Chart — Entry: October 10, 1992 — Peak: 7 — Weeks: 5 UK: Gallup Singles Chart (My Name Is Prince Remix) — Entry: November 14, 1992 — Peak: 51 — Weeks: 1 PACIFIC Australia: ARIA Top 50 Singles — Entry: October 25, 1992 — Peak: 9 — Weeks: 9 Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records Related album: Love Symbol Album NOTES • UK Chronicle only. • Released two weeks before Love Symbol Album. • "2 Whom It May Concern" was exclusive to territories outside the United States. • The track served as a promotional overview of the forthcoming album.• Multiple UK-exclusive remix formats were issued. • "My Name Is Prince (Remix)" charted separately in the UK during November 1992. • The single reached the UK Top 10 and Australian Top 10. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Catalogue Date Format Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK W0132 September 28, 1992 7" Single Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK W0132TP September 28, 1992 12" Picture Disc Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince (Remix) Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK W0142T September 28, 1992 12" Remix Single Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK W0132CD September 28, 1992 CD Single Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince (Remix) Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK W0142CD September 28, 1992 Remix CD Single Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK SAM 1102 September 28, 1992 12" Promo Prince And The New Power Generation My Name Is Prince Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK W0132C September 28, 1992 Cassette Single TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting 7" Single W0132 A. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) B. 2 Whom It May Concern (4:02) 12" Picture Disc W0132TP A. My Name Is Prince (LP Version) (6:38) B1. Sexy Mutha (3:55) B2. 2 Whom It May Concern (4:02) 12" Remix Single W0142T A1. My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) (8:06) A2. My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) (8:11) B1. My Name Is Prince (House Mix) (7:18) B2. My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) (7:55) CD Single W0132CD 1. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) 2. Sexy Mutha (3:55) 3. 2 Whom It May Concern (4:02) 4. My Name Is Prince (LP Version) (6:38) Remix CD Single W0142CD 1. My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) (8:06) 2. My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) (8:11) 3. Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) (7:34) 12" Promo SAM 1102 A1. My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) (8:11) A2. My Name Is Prince (House Mix) (7:18) A3. Sexy Mutha (3:55) B1. My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) (7:55) B2. Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) (7:34) B3. 2 Whom It May Concern (4:02) Cassette Single W0132C Side A: My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) 2 Whom It May Concern (4:02) Side B: My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) 2 Whom It May Concern (4:02) SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

"(The Perfect) 10" was released as the first single from 16, the second album by Madhouse. Issued seven weeks ahead of the album, the release was made available only in the United States and the United Kingdom. The title track appeared on the album as "Ten", following the established Madhouse convention of using written numbers as titles. For the single release, however, the title was presented as "(The Perfect) 10", making it one of the few deviations from the naming style used across both 8 and 16. The B-side, "Ten And ½", was exclusive to the single and did not appear on any album release. The 12-inch edition expanded the package further with an extended version of the title track, "10 (The Perfect Mix)", and an additional track, "Two". Although the release did not cross over to the mainstream US pop chart, it achieved moderate success on the Billboard Black Singles chart. STYLE & THEMES Like the other recordings issued under the Madhouse name, "(The Perfect) 10" continued the project's jazz-funk instrumental approach. The release maintained the numerical naming concept established on the group's albums while expanding the catalogue with several exclusive mixes and recordings. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • (The Perfect) 10 — Issued as the lead track from 16. While known as "Ten" on the album, the single version adopted a different title presentation and became the project's only charting single. • Ten And ½ — A non-album recording available exclusively on the single. The track was not included on either 8 or 16. • 10 (The Perfect Mix) — An extended 12-inch remix running over seven minutes and available only on the larger format release. • Two — Included exclusively on the 12-inch format as an additional bonus track. RELEASE HISTORY Released on September 28, 1987, "(The Perfect) 10" preceded the album 16 by seven weeks and served as the public introduction to Madhouse's second studio project. The release was issued in commercial 7-inch and 12-inch formats, alongside a promotional 7-inch edition. Commercial distribution was limited to the United States and United Kingdom. The single reached number 66 on Billboard Black Singles and remained on the chart for ten weeks. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS AMERICA USA: Billboard Black Singles — Entry: November 14, 1987 — Peak: 66 — Weeks: 10 PERSONNEL Madhouse — Artist PRODUCTION Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records Related album: 16 RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Catalogue Date Format Madhouse (The Perfect) 10 Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA 28182-7 Sept 28, 1987 7" Madhouse 10 (The Perfect Mix) Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA 0-20795 Sept 28, 1987 12" Madhouse 10 (The Perfect Mix) Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records UK 920 795-0 Sept 28, 1987 12" Madhouse (The Perfect) 10 Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records USA 7-28182 Sept 28, 1987 7" Promo TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting 7" 28182-7 A. (The Perfect) 10 (3:51) B. Ten And ½ (3:18) 12" 0-20795 / 920 795-0 A. 10 (The Perfect Mix) (7:13) B1. (The Perfect) 10 (7" Version) (3:51) B2. Ten And ½ (3:18) B3. Two (5:29) 7" Promo 7-28182 A. (The Perfect) 10 (3:51) B. (The Perfect) 10 (3:51) NOTES • First single released from 16. • Released seven weeks before the parent album. • Issued only in the United States and United Kingdom. • The album version was titled "Ten", while the single was titled "(The Perfect) 10". • "Ten And ½" was exclusive to the single and unavailable on any album. • "10 (The Perfect Mix)" was exclusive to the 12-inch release. • "Two" was included only on the 12-inch format.• SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Prince Vault, Sleeveographia2 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

Come 2 My House is the tenth solo studio album by Chaka Khan and her first release for NPG Records. The project was largely co-written and co-produced by Prince and represented one of the most substantial collaborations between the two artists. CD album - USA - 785337982129 Released in the United States on September 29, 1998, the album combined Chaka Khan's powerful vocal style with Prince's contemporary late-1990s production approach. The release formed part of a wider NPG Records campaign that also included Newpower Soul by The New Power Generation and GCS 2000 by Graham Central Station. The album reached number 49 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart. CD album - USA - 785337982129 SESSIONS AND COMPILING The album was recorded between November 1997 and June 1998 at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Several tracks originated from earlier Prince-related recording projects. Don't Talk 2 Strangers was originally recorded in 1992, while Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart and I'll Never B Another Fool originated from sessions recorded in 1995. An early configuration of the album was assembled in February 1998 without Democrazy, which had not yet been recorded. The album was initially planned for release on July 21, 1998 before being delayed. CD album - USA - 785337982129 Hair was recorded as a cover version of the Graham Central Station classic originally released in 1973. For the newly-recorded material, Chaka Khan wrote lyrics while Prince supplied much of the music and instrumentation. Although Prince's individual performances were not formally credited on the released album, he contributed extensively throughout the project. STYLE & THEMES The album blends contemporary R&B, funk, soul and pop. 3 x CD album - USA - 7-85337-99012 Prince's production combines live instrumentation, programmed elements, horn arrangements and orchestral textures while allowing Chaka Khan's vocals to remain the primary focus. Songs such as Come 2 My House, Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart and Don't Talk 2 Strangers highlight the musical chemistry between the two artists, while tracks including Democrazy and The Drama expand into broader social and thematic territory. 3 x CD album - USA - 7-85337-99012 TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES • Come 2 My House — Opening title track and one of the album's signature recordings. • Intro / This Crazy Life Of Mine — Features orchestration by Clare Fischer. • Betcha — Funk-oriented collaboration featuring Larry Graham. • Spoon — Promotional single release. • Pop My Clutch — Features guest vocals by Queen Latifah. • Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart — Originated from earlier Prince sessions. Cassette album - USA - 785337982129 • I'll Never B Another Fool — Reworked from a previously-recorded song. • Democrazy — Added late in the album's development. • Remember U — Collaboration featuring Larry Graham. • Reconsider (U Betta) — Horn-driven arrangement. • Don't Talk 2 Strangers — Only commercially released UK single from the album. • Hair — Cover of the Graham Central Station recording. • The Drama — Closing track written by Kirk Johnson. PROMOTION The album produced one commercially released single: • Don't Talk 2 Strangers Promotional releases included: • Spoon (Promo Only) • This Crazy Life Of Mine (Promo Only) Chaka Khan also toured with Prince on the New Power Soul Tour and New Power Soul Festival Tour during the promotional period. Format Catalogue Tracklisting 12" Promo Sampler (UK) CHAKA1 SIDE ONE: • Reconsider (U Betta) • Spoon SIDE TWO: • Betcha I • Come 2 My House RELEASE HISTORY Released in the United States on September 29, 1998 through NPG Records. A United Kingdom release followed approximately six months later. The album was issued on compact disc and cassette formats. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS AMERICA Country Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks USA Billboard R&B Albums Chart October 17, 1998 49 15 EUROPE — PACIFIC — CERTIFICATIONS • No certifications recorded. AWARDS • No awards recorded. PERSONNEL Chaka Khan — lead vocals Prince — instruments, background vocals, horn arrangements Michael B. Nelson — trombone, horn arrangements Kathy Jensen — baritone saxophone Dave Jensen — trumpet Steve Strand — trumpet Clare Fischer — orchestration Larry Graham — bass guitar, vocals Ricky Peterson — keyboards Brother Jules — scratches Robert D. Palmer — additional vocals Queen Latifah — featured vocals Mike Scott — guitar Chanté Moore — vocals Marva King — background vocals Rhonda Smith — bass guitar Walter Chancellor Jr. — saxophone Michael B. — drums Sonny T. — bass Mayte — finger cymbals, background vocals Kirk Johnson — instruments, songwriting PRODUCTION Co-Produced by Chaka Khan Co-Produced by Prince Recorded at Paisley Park Studios Horn Arrangements by Prince Additional Horn Arrangements by Michael B. Nelson Orchestration by Clare Fischer Label: NPG Record NOTES • Tenth solo studio album by Chaka Khan. • First Chaka Khan album released on NPG Records. • Released in the USA on September 29, 1998. • United Kingdom release followed approximately six months later. • Recorded at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, between November 1997 and June 1998. • Largely co-written and co-produced by Prince. • An early version of the album was compiled in February 1998 without Democrazy. • Originally scheduled for release on July 21, 1998 before being postponed. • Don't Talk 2 Strangers originated from sessions recorded in 1992. • Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart and I'll Never B Another Fool originated from sessions recorded in 1995. • Hair is a cover of the Graham Central Station recording originally released in 1973. • Don't Talk 2 Strangers was the only commercially released single from the album. • Promotional singles included Spoon and This Crazy Life Of Mine. • Reached No. 49 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart. • Chaka Khan toured with Prince on the New Power Soul Tour and New Power Soul Festival Tour during the album's promotional campaign. • The project formed part of a wider NPG Records release programme that also included Newpower Soul by The New Power Generation and GCS 2000 by Graham Central Station. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Cat No. Date Format Chaka Khan Come 2 My House NPG Records USA Not Supplied September 29, 1998 CD Chaka Khan Come 2 My House NPG Records USA Not Supplied September 29, 1998 Cassette TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting CD 785337982129 TRACK LISTING: • Come 2 My House • Intro / This Crazy Life Of Mine • Betcha • Spoon • Pop My Clutch • Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart • I'll Never B Another Fool • Democrazy • Remember U • Reconsider (U Betta) • Don't Talk 2 Strangers • Hair • The Drama Cassette 785337982129 SIDE ONE: • Come 2 My House • Intro / This Crazy Life Of Mine • Betcha • Spoon • Pop My Clutch • Journey 2 The Center Of Your Heart • I'll Never B Another Fool SIDE TWO: • Democrazy • Remember U • Reconsider (U Betta) • Don't Talk 2 Strangers • Hair • The Drama Format Catalogue Tracklisting 12" Promo Sampler CHAKA1 SIDE ONE: • Reconsider (U Betta) • Spoon SIDE TWO: • Betcha I • Come 2 My House SINGLES RELEASED Title Format Don't Talk 2 Strangers Commercial Single Spoon Promo Only This Crazy Life Of Mine Promo Only RELATED RELEASES • Newpower Soul • GCS 2000 • Don't Talk 2 Strangers • Spoon • This Crazy Life Of Mine SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2. 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"Dance 4 Me" was the first and only single released from Prince's thirty-fourth studio album, MPLSound. The song initially appeared as a digital release in France on August 31, 2009, one week before the album's French release, and was made available exclusively as the album version of the track. On September 29, 2009, a new digital release was issued in the United States featuring David Alexander's "Icon Remix". This remix became the primary focus of the single campaign in North America. Although additional remixes and an edited version of the song were prepared for a proposed maxi-single, those releases did not materialise at the time and remained unavailable. The project was revisited in December 2011 when Swiss label Purple Music issued an expanded remix package. This later release incorporated the previously released Icon Remix alongside newly commissioned remixes and several mixes created in 2009 that had remained unreleased. RECORDING Written and produced by Prince. Additional remix work for later releases was completed by Jamie Lewis, David Alexander, Brian Matrix and Dominatrix. STYLE & THEMES "Dance 4 Me" was presented as a dance-oriented track from MPLSound and later became the basis for an extensive remix programme. The various remixes expanded the song into club-oriented, house and electronic dance styles while maintaining the original composition. TRACK‑BY‑TRACK NOTES • Dance 4 Me — The original album version released digitally in France ahead of the release of MPLSound. • Dance 4 Me (Icon Remix) — David Alexander's remix issued digitally in North America on September 29, 2009 and later included on the 2011 Purple Music release. • Dance 4 Me (Jamie Lewis Revamped Purple Mix) — A newly created remix for the Purple Music project, featuring additional keyboards by Grooveprofessor and guitar by Roger Massimo. • Dance 4 Me (Brian Matrix Da Big Room Mix) — A club-oriented remix created for the 2011 remix package. • Dance 4 Me (Dominatrix Mix) — One of two Dominatrix-produced remixes included as part of the Purple Music campaign. • Dance 4 Me (Tribal Drum Mix) — A rhythm-focused remix included on the expanded release. RELEASE HISTORY The original digital single was released in France on August 31, 2009 through NPG Records and Because Music. This initial edition contained only the album version of the song. A separate digital release followed in the United States on September 29, 2009 featuring the David Alexander Icon Remix. The remix was distributed through iTunes and became the only officially released remix from the originally planned remix campaign. On December 9, 2011, Purple Music issued a significantly expanded Swiss re-release featuring multiple new remixes together with previously unavailable 2009 mixes. Digital editions of the expanded package followed on December 12, 2011. CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS AMERICA USA: Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales — Entry: December 31, 2011 — Peak: 7 — Weeks: 1 EUROPE France: SNEP Top 50 Téléchargement Titres — Entry: September 7, 2009 — Peak: 38 — Weeks: 1 PACIFIC CERTIFICATIONS This single did not receive any certifications. AWARDS This single did not receive any awards. PERSONNEL Prince — writer, producer Jamie Lewis — remix David Alexander — remix Brian Matrix — remix Dominatrix — remix Grooveprofessor — additional keyboards Roger Massimo — guitar PRODUCTION Produced by Prince Label: NPG Records / Because Music Label: NPG Records / Purple Music NOTES • First and only single released from MPLSound. • Initial French digital release contained only the album version. • David Alexander's Icon Remix was released digitally in North America on September 29, 2009. • Additional remixes prepared in 2009 remained unreleased until the 2011 Purple Music project. • Purple Music issued an expanded remix edition in Switzerland during December 2011. • Digital editions followed on December 12, 2011. • Copyright © 2009 NPG Records / © 2011 Purple Music. • See individual tracks and related albums for additional credits. RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE Artist Title Label Country Catalogue Date Format Prince Dance 4 Me NPG Records / Because Music France No Catalogue Number August 31, 2009 Digital Single Prince Dance 4 Me (Icon Remix) NPG Records USA No Catalogue Number September 29, 2009 Digital Single Prince Dance 4 Me NPG Records / Purple Music Switzerland PM119_1/2/3/4/5/6 & PM119_ALL December 9, 2011 Digital EP Prince Dance 4 Me NPG Records / Purple Music Switzerland PMC001_CD December 9, 2011 CD Single Prince Dance 4 Me NPG Records / Purple Music Switzerland PM119_VINYL December 9, 2011 12" Vinyl Prince Dance 4 Me NPG Records / Purple Music Switzerland PM120_Disc December 9, 2011 12" Picture Disc TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS) Format Catalogue Tracklisting Digital Single No Catalogue Number (France) 1. Dance 4 Me (4:58) Digital Single No Catalogue Number (USA) 1. Dance 4 Me (Icon Remix) (7:00) Digital EP PM119_1/2/3/4/5/6 & PM119_ALL 1. Dance 4 Me (Original Mix) (4:58) 2. Dance 4 Me (Jamie Lewis Revamped Purple Mix) (7:12) 3. Dance 4 Me (David Alexander Icon Mix) (6:15) 4. Dance 4 Me (Brian Matrix Da Big Room Mix) (6:41) 5. Dance 4 Me (Dominatrix Mix) (4:49) 6. Dance 4 Me (Tribal Drum Mix) (5:13) CD Single PMC001_CD 1. Dance 4 Me (Original Mix) (4:58) 2. Dance 4 Me (Jamie Lewis Revamped Purple Mix) (7:12) 3. Dance 4 Me (David Alexander Icon Mix) (6:15) 4. Dance 4 Me (Brian Matrix Da Big Room Mix) (6:41) 5. Dance 4 Me (Dominatrix Mix) (4:49) 6. Dance 4 Me (Tribal Drum Mix) (5:13) 12" Vinyl / Picture Disc PM119_VINYL / PM120_Disc 1. Dance 4 Me (Original Mix) (4:58) 2. Dance 4 Me (Jamie Lewis Revamped Purple Mix) (7:12) 3. Dance 4 Me (David Alexander Icon Mix) (6:15) 4. Dance 4 Me (Brian Matrix Da Big Room Mix) (6:41) SOURCES Prince Vault, Sleevographia2, Discogs. All single 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. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.