Prince - Welcome 2 America

Recorded in the spring of 2010 and then mysteriously archived 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. This previously unreleased 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.

In terms of chronology, if issued at the time, the album would have sat between 20Ten (2010) and Plectrumelectrum (2014).

Heavyweight double vinyl produced by The Prince Estate / NPG Recordings in 2021. Gorgeous gatefold sleeve. Custom etching on Side D. Includes lyrics.

TRACKLISTING:

Side A

1. Welcome 2 America
2. Running Game (Son Of A Slave Master)
3. Born 2 Die
4. 1000 Light Years From Here

Side B

1. Hot Summer
2. Stand Up And B Strong
3. Check The Record
4. Same Page, Different Book

Side C

1. When She Comes
2. 1010 (Rin Tin Tin)
3. Yes
4. One Day We Will All B Free

Side D

Etching