[2021-07-30] Prince "Welcome 2 America" previously unreleased 2011 album (NPG/Legacy)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:16 pm

Description
Recorded in the spring of 2010 and then mysteriously abandoned by Prince before its release, 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. The album features some of Prince's only studio collaborations with the bassist Tal Wilkenfeld, drummer Chris Coleman, and engineer Jason Agel, with additional contributions from New Power Generation singers Shelby J, Liv Warfield, and Elisa Fiorillo and keyboardist Morris Hayes, who Prince also recruited to co-produce the album.

Tracklist
1. Welcome 2 America
2. Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)
3. Born 2 Die
4. 1000 Light Years From Here
5. Hot Summer
6. Stand Up And B Strong
7. Check The Record
8. Same Page, Different Book
9. When She Comes
10. 1010 (Rin Tin Tin)
11. Yes
12. One Day We Will All B Free

CD Standalone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091F5RYVY/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:18 pm

Not yet available for pre-order from Amazon, but the link in the first post should be active by tomorrow. The tracklist is printed on the disc, click on the image to expand it to full size.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

Linda wrote:

Not yet available for pre-order from Amazon, but the link in the first post should be active by tomorrow. The tracklist is printed on the disc, click on the image to expand it to full size.

all new best i can tell, still a little hard to read for old people

i like the bass on the cover too.

GodsComic · 03 Aug 2006

Not sure when this was updated, but here is more info on this

https://www.princevault.com/index.php?t ... _2_America

Welcome 2 America
Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)
Born 2 Die
1,000 Light Years From Here
Hot Summer
Stand Up And B Strong
Check The Record
Same Page Different Book
When She Comes
1010 (Rin Tin Tin)
Yes
One Day We Will All B Free

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

july 30 release date, right around the time crosby's new one 'for free' will be out, i hope.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:22 am

The CD is now available for pre-order:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091F5RYVY/?tag=imwan-20

And here's the title track:

There's also going to be a much more expensive box set with the album on CD and two LPs along with a live Blu-ray from the "Welcome 2 America" tour. The video will be exclusive to that box, but it's not yet clear whether the box will be exclusive to Prince's website or will become a less pricey general release.

JosephC · **Joined:** 27 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 2656

Welcome 2 America
Where if you want the live Blu-ray
For 2 vinyl records you must pay
It's all part of the game
For us to make more money off a dead man's name
Welcome 2 America

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

JosephC wrote:

Welcome 2 America
Where if you want the live Blu-ray
For 2 vinyl records you must pay
It's all part of the game
For us to make more money off a dead man's name
Welcome 2 America

well done joseph,

sadly, it is the way it is becoming isn't it.

package a whole bunch of shit together and force the consumer to buy the whole package just to get the item he/she wants.

total and un unrequited bullshit.

Linda · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:33 pm

The box set with the Blu-ray will indeed be a general release, and it's already $10 cheaper at Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091DYSJ5Q/?tag=imwan-20

ted262 · 22 Aug 2004

Apparently Tal Wilkenfeld played on this (per a post on Facebook).

JosephC · **Joined:** 27 Jan 2011 **Posts:** 2656

After thinking about it, I'm passing on the this release completely in protest of not being able to get the Blu-ray at a fair price. Really an easy decision considering how disposable entertainment is. Lots of other music to listen to, or different forms of entertainment to spend my time and money on.

Renny · 26 Jun 2006

JosephC wrote:

After thinking about it, I'm passing on the this release completely in protest of not being able to get the Blu-ray at a fair price. Really an easy decision considering how disposable entertainment is. Lots of other music to listen to, or different forms of entertainment to spend my time and money on.

my feelings about the 'deja vu' release.

Linda · **Posted:** Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:12 pm

If the big box bothers you, just get the Welcome 2 America CD by itself and wait to see if the Blu-ray is released separately down the road.

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3308

Linda wrote:

If the big box bothers you, just get the Welcome 2 America CD by itself and wait to see if the Blu-ray is released separately down the road.

Agreed, and the route I am taking. For as many concerts on DVD, Blu-ray I have (not tons) they get little play. Prince's performances are outstanding, but again, don't really watch them too often. Much rather have a concert on disc. And when it comes to Prince I have had pretty good luck on getting good to great gray discs of many of the tours. But when the stand alone comes out, I'll probably get it. But could not pass up the album itself.

While I like the idea of the Diamonds and Pearls box, I am a bit disappointed there is not something focused on Under A Cherry Moon, ATWIAD, Lovesexy (!) prior to it.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

The set list for the Blu-ray as posted at the Prince store:

Quote:

Blu-Ray

Joy In Repetition
Brown Skin (India.Arie cover)
17 Days
Shhh
Controversy
Theme From “Which Way Is Up” (Stargard cover)
What Have You Done For Me Lately (Janet Jackson cover)
Partyman
It’s Alright (Graham Central Station cover)
Make You Feel My Love (Bob Dylan cover)
Misty Blue (Eddy Arnold cover)
Let’s Go Crazy
Delirious
1999
Little Red Corvette
Purple Rain
The Bird (The Time cover/Prince comp)
Jungle Love (The Time cover/Prince comp)
A Love Bizarre (Sheila E cover/Prince comp
Kiss
Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry cover)
Hollywood Swingin’ (Kool & the Gang cover)
Fantastic Voyage (Lakeside cover)
More Than This (Roxy Music cover)

Frankly, those covers should be great (or at least interesting), and I am going to take the plunge for the box.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

NoURider wrote:

While I like the idea of the Diamonds and Pearls box, I am a bit disappointed there is not something focused on Under A Cherry Moon, ATWIAD, Lovesexy (!) prior to it.

Has a Diamonds and Pearls box been announced? I can't find any info on it, but would be very happy to get one (along with anything for the other albums you mentioned).

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

NoURider wrote:

Linda wrote:

If the big box bothers you, just get the Welcome 2 America CD by itself and wait to see if the Blu-ray is released separately down the road.

Agreed, and the route I am taking. For as many concerts on DVD, Blu-ray I have (not tons) they get little play. Prince's performances are outstanding, but again, don't really watch them too often. Much rather have a concert on disc. And when it comes to Prince I have had pretty good luck on getting good to great gray discs of many of the tours. But when the stand alone comes out, I'll probably get it. But could not pass up the album itself.

While I like the idea of the Diamonds and Pearls box, I am a bit disappointed there is not something focused on Under A Cherry Moon, ATWIAD, Lovesexy (!) prior to it.

Where was there info on a Diamonds & Pearls box?

I love that album.

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3308

Re diamonds and pearls

This was discussed in a thread from another site. Apparently this is a rumor up to this point upon re-review. As it was mentioned a few times, I simply passed on without tagging rumoured. My apologies. Will wait and see.

Jason Michael · 30 May 2012

NoURider wrote:

Re diamonds and pearls

This was discussed in a thread from another site. Apparently this is a rumor up to this point upon re-review. As it was mentioned a few times, I simply passed on without tagging rumoured. My apologies. Will wait and see.

It certainly seems plausible.

NoURider · **Joined:** 21 Jul 2006 **Posts:** 3308

But, in case anyone does not know - on RSD there will be a vinyl of Truth - the 'acoustic' extra disc that came with Crystal Ball. If one does not have the disc, I would not hesitate to recommend.

Momo · 22 Jun 2007

"60 Minutes" had a segment tonight on Prince, the release of this album this summer, and Prince's "vault" with its huge trove of audio and video recordings. Just so incredible how he seemed to be constantly creating music.

whitesoxx · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2009 **Posts:** 27

For those who don't want the vinyl, there will be a CD/Blu-ray set in Japan.

[2021-07-30] Prince "Welcome 2 America" previously unreleased 2011 album (NPG/Legacy)

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