Prince's "Originals" Offers Unreleased Versions Of Classic Hits

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Jay Z and Troy Carter helped curate the record of unheard Prince tracks.

Exclusively streaming on TIDAL until June 21, Prince's Originals has been released. The legendary entertainer is hailed as one of the greatest of all time, and now fans can enjoy unreleased Prince tunes. The icon's estate partnered with Troy Carter and Jay Z to curate the album that features songs Prince wrote for others, but on Originals, listeners can hear Prince's versions.

Tracks include the Bangles hit "Manic Monday," Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U," and Sheila E.'s "The Glamorous Life." The album is mostly a collection of songs that were recorded between 1981 to 1985, aside from 1991's Martika hit, "Love… Thy Will Be Done." Diehard fans will be excited to hear the 15 tracks that have long been stashed away at Paisley Park. One can only imagine what other musical goodies are locked away in Prince's vault. 

The Originals physical deluxe edition will be released on July 19 on both CD and purple vinyl. Of course.

Tracklist

1. Sex Shooter
2.. Jungle Love
3. Manic Monday
4. Noon Rendevous
5. Make-Up
6. 100 MPH
7. You're My Love
8. Holly Rock
9. Baby, You're A Trip
10. The Glamorous Life
11. Gigolos Get Loney Too
12. Love... Thy Will Be Done
13. Dear Michaelangelo
14. Wouldn't You Love To Love Me?
15. Nothing Compares 2 U


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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