TIDAL Announces Global Album Release Celebrations For Originals, New Prince Album Exclusively Available On TIDAL Beginning June 7
NEW YORK, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing a partnership that started in 2015, global music and entertainment streaming platform, TIDAL, is announcing a series of listening events across the globe for members to experience Prince's new album, Originals. 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. Starting today, fans can pre-save "Originals" in order to have the album added to the "My Collection" section in-app, on desktop and via web player following the album release. Users will be notified once the album is live.
Album release celebrations will take place in countries such as the United States, Spain, Poland, Brazil and more across the globe to celebrate the highly anticipated album. In the US, TIDAL members will have the chance to attend an album release celebration in Los Angeles hosted by JAY-Z on June 6(th). To learn more, head to TIDAL.com/Prince.
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."
Prince previously partnered with TIDAL on a series of exclusive releases, including HITNRUN Phase One, HITNRUN Phase Two, the livestream of Prince's Rally 4 Peace concert as well as a weekly "Purple Pick of the Week" series featuring new tracks, exclusives, rarities and more from the Vault, curated personally by Prince.
"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 both an honor we couldn't pass up as an organization dedicated to empowering artists. This gives his true fans that peak behind the curtain."
Starting June 7, Originals will stream exclusively on TIDAL. In the spirit of sharing Prince's music with his fans as he wanted, the album will be available to stream in Master quality via TIDAL's HiFi subscription tier. Members will be able to hear the recordings just as the artist intended the tracks to sound. Non-members will be able to try TIDAL through a special offer on TIDAL.com/Prince
Originals Tracklist:
Song title
First released by (Artist:
Album
- year)
Year of Prince's recording
included on Originals
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1. Sex Shooter
Apollonia 6:
Apollonia 6
- 1984 1983
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2. Jungle Love
The Time:
Ice Cream Castle
- 1984 1983
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3. Manic Monday
The Bangles:
Different Light
- 1985 1984
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4. Noon Rendezvous
Sheila E.:
The Glamorous Life
- 1984 1984
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5. Make-Up
Vanity 6:
Vanity 6
- 1982 1981
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6. 100 MPH
Mazarati:
Mazarati
- 1986 1984
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7. You're My Love
Kenny Rogers:
They Don't Make Them Like They Used To
- 1986 1982
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8. Holly Rock
Sheila E.:
Krush Groove (OST)
- 1985 1985
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9. Baby, You're a Trip
Jill Jones:
Jill Jones
- 1987 1982
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10. The Glamorous Life
Sheila E.:
The Glamorous Life
- 1984 1983
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11. Gigolos Get Lonely Too
The Time:
What Time Is It?
- 1982 1982
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12. Love... Thy Will Be Done
Martika:
Martika's Kitchen
- 1991 1991
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13. Dear Michaelangelo
Sheila E.:
Romance 1600
- 1985 1985
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14. Wouldn't You Love to
Love
Taja Sevelle:
Taja Sevelle
- 1987 1981
Me?
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15. Nothing Compares 2 U
The Family:
The Family
- 1985 1984
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About TIDAL
TIDAL is an artist-owned global music and entertainment platform that brings artists and fans closer together through unique original content and exclusive events. Available in 53 countries, the streaming service has more than 60 million songs and 250,000 high quality videos in its catalog along with original video series, podcasts, thousands of expertly curated playlists and artist discovery via TIDAL Rising. With the commitment of its owners to create a more sustainable model for the music industry, TIDAL is available in premium and HiFi tiers--which includes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) recordings.
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