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Track Listings

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

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Archive release. Recorded in the spring of 2010 and then mysteriously abandoned by Prince before it's 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.

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  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Legacy Recordings
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2021
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 54 minutes
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2021
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Legacy Recordings
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B091F5RYVY
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,605 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,605 global ratings
Amazing packaging, pretty solid album
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Amazing packaging, pretty solid album
Fresh from Prince's vault comes a complete album concept that was shelved when the musicians he worked with on this production were unavailable to tour.The music: 3 out of 5Out of 12 songs, there are probably 3 that are skips. Very few of the songs are radio friendly, with the exception of "Hot Summer" and "Check the Record," but that's ok. You'll still enjoy "Same Page, Different Book," "Born 2 Die," "Stand Up And Be Strong" and others. This album also features some "political" songs, such as "Welcome 2 America." It's interesting to hear Prince's stance on the world issues and why he feared technology.The album feature real instruments and collaborations. Morris Hayes gets coproducing credit and adds keys to some of the songs, while Elisa Fiorillo, Liv Warfield and Shelby J add vocals. The songs are not overproduced and some sound a little stripped down.Of note is the evolution of certain Prince songs. "When She Comes" was released in 2015 on the Hit & Run Phase 2 song dump, but sounds better here in its original version and "1000 Light Years from Here" includes melody from later songs, like "Black Muse" and the mix of songs on the unreleased, but publicly leaked "Deliverance" EP.The packaging: 5 out of 5So, the Prince Estate, Sony and NPG Records have spared no experience. The deluxe vinyl comes in a foldout book format. The CD and Blu-ray have their own sleeves that fit into one of the foldouts. The D side of the vinyl has picture etching. There is a massive full color booklet telling the story of the album, and includes song lyrics and liner notes. There is also a pull out folder that includes replicated tour items like passes, tickets, set list for a show and a poster. Had this album been released in 2010/2011, it would not have received this kind of treatment.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
Fresh from Prince's vault comes a complete album concept that was shelved when the musicians he worked with on this production were unavailable to tour.

The music: 3 out of 5
Out of 12 songs, there are probably 3 that are skips. Very few of the songs are radio friendly, with the exception of "Hot Summer" and "Check the Record," but that's ok. You'll still enjoy "Same Page, Different Book," "Born 2 Die," "Stand Up And Be Strong" and others. This album also features some "political" songs, such as "Welcome 2 America." It's interesting to hear Prince's stance on the world issues and why he feared technology.

The album feature real instruments and collaborations. Morris Hayes gets coproducing credit and adds keys to some of the songs, while Elisa Fiorillo, Liv Warfield and Shelby J add vocals. The songs are not overproduced and some sound a little stripped down.

Of note is the evolution of certain Prince songs. "When She Comes" was released in 2015 on the Hit & Run Phase 2 song dump, but sounds better here in its original version and "1000 Light Years from Here" includes melody from later songs, like "Black Muse" and the mix of songs on the unreleased, but publicly leaked "Deliverance" EP.

The packaging: 5 out of 5
So, the Prince Estate, Sony and NPG Records have spared no experience. The deluxe vinyl comes in a foldout book format. The CD and Blu-ray have their own sleeves that fit into one of the foldouts. The D side of the vinyl has picture etching. There is a massive full color booklet telling the story of the album, and includes song lyrics and liner notes. There is also a pull out folder that includes replicated tour items like passes, tickets, set list for a show and a poster. Had this album been released in 2010/2011, it would not have received this kind of treatment.
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Roberto
5.0 out of 5 stars Prince Excelente
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Adrian Mauricio Trejo Santa Cruz
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a present
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 28, 2024
mijn product is beschadigd, heel erg, en het was een cadeau. De verpakking was niet beschadigd. Beschamend dat hij zo dus verkocht en verstuurd is.
1.0 out of 5 stars Pakket extreem beschadigd terwijl de verpakking goed is.
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mijn product is beschadigd, heel erg, en het was een cadeau. De verpakking was niet beschadigd. Beschamend dat hij zo dus verkocht en verstuurd is.
1.0 out of 5 stars Pakket extreem beschadigd terwijl de verpakking goed is.
Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 28, 2023
Pakket was goed verpakt, verpakking onbeschadigd.
Pakket zelf was zeer beschadigd.
Dus Pakket in verpakking gedaan terwijl het pakket al beschadigd.
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