This just in!
A new Prince album is coming titled Welcome 2 America. This new album will be released from the late singer’s estate and feature unreleased songs. The exciting news was shared on Prince’s official YouTube channel in which it reveals the album will become avaliable on July 30th. The video description states, “The statement album ‘Welcome 2 America’ documents Prince’s concerns, hopes, and visions for a shifting society, presciently foreshadowing an era of political division, disinformation, and a renewed fight for racial justice.”
There will be 12 tracks on the album that were recorded in 2010 with artists such as bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, drummer Chris Coleman, and egineer Jason Agel. There were contibutions made by “New Power Generation singers Shelby J, Liv Warfield and Elisa Fiorillo.” In addition, we know that keyboardist Morris Hayes is featured in the album as co-producer.
The deluxe version of the album will of course be packaged in gold fo
il, in true Prince fashion. The design was created by Mathieu Bitton and Trevor Guy. Also included in the package will be a 2LP and CD version of the album and a The deluxe version of the album will of course be packaged in gold foil, in true Prince fashion. The design was created by Mathieu Bitton and Trevor Guy. Also included in the package will be a 2LP and CD version of the album and a The deluxe version of the album will of course be packaged in gold foil, in true Prince fashion. The design was created by Mathieu Bitton and Trevor Guy. Also included in the package will be a 2LP and CD version of the album and a “never before released Blu-ray of Prince’s full April 28, 2011 performance at The Forum.”
Last but certainly not least, there will be a 32-page companion book – an envelope with exclusive nostalgic items such as a poster, print art, and backstage passes.
Summer time fine, we’re ready to celebrate you Prince.
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