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The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince) – Emancipation

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Label:

NPG Records – 7243 8 54982 2 0, EMI – CDEMD 1102

Format:

3 x CD, Album

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style:

House, Synth-pop, Jazzdance, Funk, Soul

Tracklist

1-1Jam Of The Year
Saxophone [Sax] – Walter Chancellor, Jr.
Tenor Saxophone [Tenor], Flute – Eric Leeds
Vocals [Additional Vox] – Rosie Gaines
6:10
1-2Right Back Here In My Arms4:43
1-3Somebody's Somebody
Written-By [Written With] – Brenda Lee Eager, Hilliard Wilson
4:43
1-4Get Yo Groove On
Baritone Saxophone [Baritone Sax] – Eric Leeds
Vocals [Additional Vox] – K. Dyson*, Montalbo Stewart, Rhonda S.*
6:31
1-5Courtin' Time2:46
1-6Betcha By Golly Wow!
3:31
1-7We Gets Up
4:18
1-8White Mansion4:47
1-9Damned If I Do
Arranged By [Hornz Arranged By] – Michael B. Nelson*, The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince)
Voice [Spanish By] – Janelle And Friend
5:21
1-10I Can't Make U Love Me
Fretless Bass – Rhonda S.*
Horns – Eric Leeds
Keyboards [Additional Keys] – Todd Burrell
6:37
1-11Mr. Happy
Performer [Sample From What Can I Do Performed By] – Ice Cube
Rap – Scrap D.
Written-By [Sample From What Can I Do Written By] – Artur Ross*, Ice Cube, Leon Ware, Mychal-Kaye Simmons, Victor Nathan Taylor
4:46
1-12In This Bed I Scream5:40
2-1Sex In The Summer
Bass [On Part 2] – Rhonda S.*
Guitar [Dirty Guitar On Part 2] – K Dyson*
Horns [Hornz On Part 2] – Eric Leeds
Piano [On Part 2] – Ricky Peterson
5:57
2-2One Kiss At A Time4:41
2-3Soul Sanctuary
Lyrics By [Lyric Co-written By] – Sandra St. Victor
4:41
2-4Emale
Horns [Hornz] – Brian Lynch, Eric Leeds
3:38
2-5Curious Child2:57
2-6Dreamin' About U
Horns – Eric Leeds
3:52
2-7Joint 2 Joint
Performer [Driver Played By] – HM Buff*
Scratches – Michael Mac
Speech [Spoken Word By] – The Poet 99
Tap Dance [Special Tap Performance By] – Savion Glover
7:52
2-8The Holy River6:55
2-9Let's Have A Baby4:07
2-10Saviour
Keyboards [Additional Keys] – Ricky Peterson
5:48
2-11The Plan1:47
2-12Friend, Lover, Sister, Mother/Wife
Vocals [Additional Vox] – Kathleen Bradford, Rhonda Johnson
7:37
3-1Slave4:51
3-2New World3:43
3-3The Human Body
Programmed By [Additional Programming By] – Cesar Sogbe, Joe Galdo
5:42
3-4Face Down3:17
3-5La, La, La Means I Love U
Guitar – Mike Scott (7)
Vocals [Additional Vox] – Chanté Moore
3:59
3-6Style
Horns [Additional Hornz] – Brian Lynch, Eric Leeds
Performer [Contains A Sample Of Atomic Dog As Performed By] – George Clinton
Saxophone [Sax Solo], Soloist [Sax Solo] – Walter Chancellor Jr.*
Vocals [Shouts By] – Michael Mac, Scrap*, Smooth G.
Voice [Jobless Pothead By] – Azifwekaré
Written-By [Contains A Sample Of Atomic Dog Written By] – David Lee Spradley*, Garry Marshall Shider*, George Clinton Jr.*
6:40
3-7Sleep Around
Performer [Contains A Replay Section From Squibcakes As Performed By] – Tower Of Power
Programmed By [Additional Programming By] – Cesar Sogbe, Joe Galdo
Written-By [Contains A Replay Section From Squibcakes Written By] – Chester Thompson (2)
7:42
3-8Da, Da, Da
Rap – Scrap D*
5:15
3-9My Computer
Vocals [Additional Vox] – Kate Bush
4:37
3-10One Of Us
Backing Vocals [Backing Vox] – Mayte
Written-By – Eric M. Bazilian*
5:19
3-11The Love We Make4:39
3-12Emancipation4:12
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  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – NPG Records
  • Copyright © – NPG Records
  • Manufactured By – EMI-Capitol Music Group North America
  • Distributed By – EMI-Capitol Music Group North America
  • Manufactured For – NPG Records
  • Recorded At – Paisley Park Studios
  • Mixed At – Paisley Park Studios
  • Mastered At – Sony Music Studios, New York City
  • Glass Mastered At – EMI Uden
  • Pressed By – EMI Uden

Credits

  • Bass – Rhonda S.* (tracks: 1-4, 1-7, 2-6)
  • CGI Artist [Computer Art By], Design [Package Design By] – Parke*
  • Composed By – The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince) (tracks: 1-1 to 1-5, 1-7 to 1-9, 1-11 to 3-4, 3-6, 3-8, 3-9, 3-11, 3-12)
  • Guitar – K. Dyson* (tracks: 2-4, 2-6, 3-11)
  • Horns [Hornz Performed By The NPG Hornz] – Brian Gallagher (tracks: 1-5, 2-10, 3-7), Dave Jenson* (tracks: 1-5, 2-10, 3-7), Kathy Jenson* (tracks: 1-5, 2-10, 3-7), Michael B. Nelson* (tracks: 1-5, 2-10, 3-7), Steve Strand (tracks: 1-5, 2-10, 3-7)
  • Horns [Hornz Performed By] – The NPG Hornz (tracks: 1-5, 2-10, 3-7)
  • Mastered By – Vlado Meller
  • Painting [Endorphinbed Painting By] – Debbi McGuan*
  • Painting [Holy River Painting By] – Kim Lawler
  • Performer [Performed With] – Michael Bland (tracks: 1-6, 2-10), Morris Hayes (tracks: 1-6, 2-10), Sonny T. (tracks: 1-6, 2-10), The New Power Generation (tracks: 1-6, 2-10), Tommy Barbarella (tracks: 1-6, 2-10)
  • Photography By – Jeff Katz (2)
  • Photography By [Additional Shots By] – Randee St. Nicholas
  • Producer [Associate Producer], Arranged By [Arranger], Drums [Drumz], Programmed By [Additional Synth Programming], Other [Best Man] – Kirk A. Johnson (Mr. KA'J)*
  • Producer, Arranged By, Performer, Recorded By, CGI Artist [Computer Art By], Design [Package Design By] – The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince)
  • Programmed By [Programming By] – Cesar Sogbe (tracks: 3-3, 3-7), Joe Galdo (tracks: 3-3, 3-7)
  • Recorded By – Cesar Sogbe, HM Buff*, Joe Galdo, Kirk A. Johnson*, Peter Mokran, R. Hahnfeldt*, Shane T.K.*, Steve D.*, Tom Tucker
  • Sampler [Vox Sample By] – The Poet 99 (tracks: 1-2, 3-4)
  • Saxophone [Sax] – Eric Leeds (tracks: 1-10, 2-6)

Notes

This release contains the explicit version of the album.

Thick 'fatbox' jewel case
May come with stickers attached on case front: orange custom sticker "Contains / 3 CDs / 7243 8 54982 2 0" and standard sticker "PARENTAL / ADVISORY / EXPLICIT LYRICS".
24-page booklet of thick, glossy paper: artwork, track list, track credits, thank you's, release credits

Booklet:
EMALE Re-recorded in Minneapolis after New York paved the way.
THE PLAN xcerpt from full length ballet KAMASUTRA available on NPG
Recorded and mixed at Paisley Park studios
Mastered at Sony Studios, New York
©℗ 1996 NPG Records
℗ © 1996 NPG Records. Printed in Holland.

Tray insert:
℗ © 1996 NPG Records. Manufactured and distributed by EMI-Capitol Music Group North America for NPG Records.
Printed in Holland.

Labels:
℗ © 1996 NPG Records
Made in Holland

An unofficial item also exists, including this CD and repackaged in a 'black box set' (see disabled images).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 24385 49822 0
  • Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A): 724385498220
  • Label Code: LC 5717
  • Rights Society (Logo, circled): bel BIEM
  • Price Code (F): PM 541
  • Price Code (I): none
  • Other (Cat#, UK): CDEMD 1102
  • Other (Cat#, disc 1): 7243 8 54983 2 9
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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Emancipation (3×CD, Album)NPG Records, NPG Records7243 8 54982 2 0, E2 54982Canada1996
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Emancipation (3×CD, Album, Clean)NPG Records, NPG Records, NPG Records7243 8 55063 2 1, E2-55063, E2 55063US1996
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Emancipation (3×CD, Album)NPG Records, NPG Records7243 8 54982 2 0, E2-54982US1996
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Emancipation (3×CD, Album)NPG RecordsTOCP-1997~1999Japan1996
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Emancipation (3×Cassette, Album, Clean)NPG Records, NPG RecordsE4-55076, 7243 8 55076 4 9US1996

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Reviews

  • ambjenk01's avatar
    ambjenk01
    A masterpiece. A must album for any Prince fan. Buy or download this one if you can.

    • davidghetto's avatar
      davidghetto
      Dont miss this triple cd and you ll find some powerfull dance tracks and others gems.

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