Prince’s new album, Originals, is set to go live exclusively on TIDAL at 12:01 AM ET on June 7th.
How to listen:
Album landing page: TIDAL.com/Prince
Embed codes can be found here: http://tdl.sh/Originals
Direct link to album: listen.tidal.com/album/110361100
Non-members can visit TIDAL.com/Prince to redeem a special offer.
HiFi members will be able to experience the album in Masters (MQA) quality
Listening events:
- TIDAL’s listening event in Los Angeles on June 6th
- WeWork Noon Rendezvous in select locations across the US (New York, LA, Chicago, Atlanta)
- Audio companies PSB and NAD will be showcasing the album in MQA quality (June 18th, NYC and June 20th, SF)
About the album:
Pulled directly from the historic archive of Prince’s music, the 15-track album features 14 previously unreleased recordings that highlight the impact Prince had on modern music and the formation of many artists’ careers. The tracks were selected collaboratively by JAY-Z and Troy Carter, on behalf of The Prince Estate.
Quotes:
“Prince led the way, for artistic freedom, for ownership. He’s one of the bravest people I can think of in the industry. He trusted us, not just me, but TIDAL, to continue his fight,” said JAY-Z. “Trying to help further that legacy through his music is an honor we couldn’t pass up as an organization dedicated to empowering artists. This gives his true fans that peek behind the curtain.”
When releasing HITNRUN Phase One on TIDAL, Prince said “After one meeting, it was obvious that Jay Z and the team he has assembled at TIDAL recognize and applaud the effort that real musicians put in 2 their craft 2 achieve the very best they can at this pivotal time in the music industry. Secondly, TIDAL have honored Us with a non-restrictive arrangement that once again allows Us to continue making art in the fashion We’ve grown accustomed 2, and We’re Extremely grateful 4 their generous support.”
Originals Tracklist:
| Song title | First released by (Artist: Album – year) | Year of Prince’s recording included on Originals |
| 1. Sex Shooter | Apollonia 6: Apollonia 6 – 1984 | 1983 |
| 2. Jungle Love | The Time: Ice Cream Castle – 1984 | 1983 |
| 3. Manic Monday | The Bangles: Different Light – 1985 | 1984 |
| 4. Noon Rendezvous | Sheila E.: The Glamorous Life – 1984 | 1984 |
| 5. Make-Up | Vanity 6: Vanity 6 – 1982 | 1981 |
| 6. 100 MPH | Mazarati: Mazarati – 1986 | 1984 |
| 7. You’re My Love | Kenny Rogers: They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To – 1986 | 1982 |
| 8. Holly Rock | Sheila E.: Krush Groove (OST) – 1985 | 1985 |
| 9. Baby, You’re a Trip | Jill Jones: Jill Jones – 1987 | 1982 |
| 10. The Glamorous Life | Sheila E.: The Glamorous Life – 1984 | 1983 |
| 11. Gigolos Get Lonely Too | The Time: What Time Is It? – 1982 | 1982 |
| 12. Love… Thy Will Be Done | Martika: Martika’s Kitchen – 1991 | 1991 |
| 13. Dear Michaelangelo | Sheila E.: Romance 1600 – 1985 | 1985 |
| 14. Wouldn’t You Love to Love Me? |
Taja Sevelle: Taja Sevelle – 1987 | 1981 |
| 15. Nothing Compares 2 U | The Family: The Family – 1985 | 1984 |