Emancipation

~ Release by Prince (see all versions of this release, 10 available)

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Barcode (Slipcase): 7 24385 49824 4
Price Code (UK): TCEMD 1002
Price Code (F): PM 434
Price Code (I): 276(3)
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Tracklist

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1▼Cassette
#TitleRatingLength
A1Jam of the Year
flute:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
saxophone:
Walter Chancellor Jr. and Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
background vocals:
Rosie Gaines
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1995 until 1996)
recording of:
Jam of the Year (from 1995 until 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.5?:??
A2Right Back Here in My Arms
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
arranger:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Right Back Here in My Arms
lyricist:
Ninety-9 and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.5?:??
A3Somebody’s Somebody
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Somebody’s Somebody
lyricist:
Brenda Lee Eager, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Hilliard Wilson
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4?:??
A4Get Yo Groove On
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
background vocals:
Mr. Hayes and Rhonda Smith (bassist)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Get Yo Groove On
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4?:??
A5Courtin’ Time
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Courtin’ Time (in 1992)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
A6Betcha by Golly Wow!
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella and Mr. Hayes
vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
cover recording of:
Betcha by Golly, Wow (fka “Keep Growing Strong”) (in 1995)
writer:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) and Linda Creed
publisher:
Mijac Music, Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label), ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division), ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
3.5?:??
B1We Gets Up
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
trumpet:
Brian Lynch (American jazz trumpeter)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
We Gets Up
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
B2White Mansion
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
White Mansion
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
B3Damned If I Do
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
spoken vocals:
Mayte
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Damned If I Do (in 1996-02)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
B4I Can’t Make U Love Me
additional keyboard:
Todd Burrell
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
cover recording of:
I Can’t Make You Love Me
writer:
Mike Reid (US country artist & former football player) and Allen Shamblin
publisher:
Universal Music–MGB Songs, Almo Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP) (in 1991), Brio Blues Music (in 1991) and Hayes Street Music, Inc. (in 1991)
sub-publisher:
環球音樂出版股份有限公司 (Universal Music Publishing Co., Ltd.)
3?:??
B5Mr. Happy
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
spoken vocals [rap]:
Scrap D. (rapper affiliated with Prince)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Mr. Happy
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.5?:??
B6In This Bed I Scream
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
In This Bed I Scream
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
2▼Cassette
#TitleRatingLength
C1Sex in the Summer
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1996)
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist) (in 1996)
guitar:
Kathleen Dyson (guitarist and vocalist) (in 1996)
piano:
Ricky Peterson (American keyboardist) (in 1996)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1996)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1996)
recording of:
Sex in the Summer (in 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
C2One Kiss at a Time
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
One Kiss at a Time
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
C3Soul Sanctuary
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Soul Sanctuary
writer:
Tom Hammer, Johnny Kemp, Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) and Sandra St. Victor
3.5?:??
C4Emale
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1996)
guitar:
Kathleen Dyson (guitarist and vocalist) (in 1996)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist) (in 1996)
synthesizer and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1996)
trumpet:
Brian Lynch (American jazz trumpeter) (in 1996)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1996)
recording of:
Emale (in 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4?:??
C5Curious Child
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Curious Child (from 1995 until 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.5?:??
C6Dreamin’ About U
producer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1996)
electric bass guitar:
Rhonda Smith (bassist) (in 1996)
guitar:
Kathleen Dyson (guitarist and vocalist) (in 1996)
saxophone:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist) (in 1996)
synthesizer and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (in 1996)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1996)
recording of:
Dreamin’ About U (in 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
C7Joint 2 Joint
tap dance [tap performance]:
Savion Glover
turntable [scratches]:
Michael Mac (turntablist, rapper)
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
spoken vocals:
Ninety-9
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Joint 2 Joint
lyricist:
Ninety-9 and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.5?:??
D1The Holy River
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1995 until 1996)
recording of:
The Holy River (from 1995 until 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.5?:??
D2Let’s Have a Baby
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Let’s Have a Baby
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
D3Saviour
additional keyboard:
Ricky Peterson (American keyboardist)
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella and Mr. Hayes
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Saviour
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
D4The Plan
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
The Plan
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
D5Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife
background vocals:
Rhonda Johnson and Kathleen Bradford
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
3▼Cassette
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E1Slave
programming:
Joe Galdo (US drummer & percussionist) and César Sogbe
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Slave
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
2.5?:??
E2New World
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (in 1994-01)
recording of:
New World (in 1994-01)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
E3The Human Body
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
The Human Body
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
E4Face Down
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (from 1995 until 1996)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Face Down (from 1995 until 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
E5La, La, La Means I Love U
guitar:
Mike Scott (funk and R&B guitarist)
background vocals:
Chanté Moore
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
La La (Means I Love You)
writer:
Thom Bell (keyboards, songwriter, producer) and William Hart (of The Delfonics)
3?:??
E6Style
saxophone [additional hornz]:
Eric Leeds (saxophonist) and Brian Lynch (American jazz trumpeter)
solo saxophone:
Walter Chancellor Jr.
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
samples:
Computer Games by George Clinton (US funk musician)
recording of:
Style
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4?:??
F1Sleep Around
programming:
Joe Galdo (US drummer & percussionist) and César Sogbe
baritone saxophone:
Kathy Jensen (saxophonist)
tenor saxophone:
Brian Gallagher (jazz saxophonist)
trombone:
Michael B. Nelson (horn player, member of Hornheads)
trumpet:
Dave Jensen (trumpeter & flugelhornist) and Steve Strand
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Sleep Around
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
4?:??
F2Da, Da, Da
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
spoken vocals [rap]:
Scrap D. (rapper affiliated with Prince)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Da, Da, Da (in 1996-03)
lyricist:
Scrap D. (rapper affiliated with Prince) and Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3.5?:??
F3My Computer
background vocals:
Kate Bush
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1995 until 1996)
recording of:
My Computer (from 1995 until 1996)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
F4One of Us
drums (drum set):
Michael B. (drummer aka Michael B.)
electric bass guitar:
Sonny T. (Prince bass player)
keyboard:
Tommy Barbarella and Mr. Hayes
background vocals:
Mayte Garcia
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
cover recording of:
One of Us
lyricist and composer:
Eric Bazilian
3?:??
F5The Love We Make
guitar:
Kathleen Dyson (guitarist and vocalist) (from 1996-07 until 1996-08)
synthesizer and lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”) (from 1996-07 until 1996-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recorded at:
Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States (from 1996-07 until 1996-08)
recording of:
The Love We Make (from 1996-07 until 1996-08)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??
F6Emancipation
lead vocals:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NPG Records (in 1996)
recording of:
Emancipation (in 1995)
lyricist and composer:
Prince (“The Artist Formerly Known as…”)
3?:??