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|album name = Hitnrun Phase One | |album name = Hitnrun Phase One | ||
|album image = [[File:Hitnrun album.jpg|200px]] | |album image = [[File:Hitnrun album.jpg|200px]] | ||
− | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September | + | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September 2015]] <small>([[Tidal]] stream)</small><br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 14|14 September 2015]] <small>(CD/download)</small> |
|length = 37:53 | |length = 37:53 | ||
|label = [[NPG Records]] | |label = [[NPG Records]] | ||
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|next image = Image: Hitnrun_PHASEII_album.jpg | |next image = Image: Hitnrun_PHASEII_album.jpg | ||
|next year = 2015 | |next year = 2015 | ||
− | |next album = Hitnrun Phase Two | + | |next album = Album: Hitnrun Phase Two |
|next album link = [[Album: Hitnrun Phase Two|Hitnrun Phase Two]] | |next album link = [[Album: Hitnrun Phase Two|Hitnrun Phase Two]] | ||
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|introduction = '''Hitnrun Phase One''' (stylized as '''HITnRUN Phase One''', and commonly known as '''Hitnrun''') is the 38th full-length studio album by [[Prince]]. | |introduction = '''Hitnrun Phase One''' (stylized as '''HITnRUN Phase One''', and commonly known as '''Hitnrun''') is the 38th full-length studio album by [[Prince]]. | ||
− | It was initially announced as an exclusive on the [[Tidal]] streaming platform where it was made available starting on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September | + | It was initially announced as an exclusive on the [[Tidal]] streaming platform where it was made available starting on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/September 7|7 September 2015]], before the album was released on CD and download the following week as an intended surprise release not listed on retailers listings ahead of time, and released on a Monday, instead of the industry-standard Friday release day (word, however, leaked out in early September, when the CD appeared on Amazon.fr). |
The album title suggests a connection with [[Prince]]'s various "hit n' run" one-off shows - a term he has used since the Spring 1986 series of short-notice shows prior to the [[Parade Tour]] - this is a studio album recorded and produced in similar fashion to his other recent work, however. | The album title suggests a connection with [[Prince]]'s various "hit n' run" one-off shows - a term he has used since the Spring 1986 series of short-notice shows prior to the [[Parade Tour]] - this is a studio album recorded and produced in similar fashion to his other recent work, however. | ||
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− | <b> | + | <b>Sessions and compiling</b> |
Much of the album is believed to have been recorded in early-to-mid 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Some tracks were recorded earlier, however. | Much of the album is believed to have been recorded in early-to-mid 2015 at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Some tracks were recorded earlier, however. | ||
− | [[1000 X's & O's]] was originally recorded as [[1000 X's & O's|A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses]] in late April or early May | + | [[1000 X's & O's]] was originally recorded as [[1000 X's & O's|A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses]] in late April or early May 1992 at [[Studios 301]], Sydney, Australia, with [[Rosie Gaines]] on lead vocals (during the same set of sessions as [[Goldnigga]], [[Deuce & A Quarter]], [[Goldie's Parade]], [[Everybody Get On Up]] and [[Baby Doll]]). |
− | In late 1993 or early 1994 [[Rosie Gaines]]' vocals were replaced by [[Nona Gaye]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, and her version was intended for a planned project titled [[Album: MPLS|MPLS]], but this project remained unfinished. Around the same time, however, it was considered for inclusion on a proposed album by [[Nona Gaye]], but this was also left unfinished. | + | In late 1993 or early 1994 [[Rosie Gaines]]' vocals were replaced by [[Nona Gaye]] at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, and her version was intended for a planned project titled [[Album: MPLS (1994)|MPLS]], but this project remained unfinished. Around the same time, however, it was considered for inclusion on a proposed album by [[Nona Gaye]], but this was also left unfinished. |
The version included here is thought to be a new recording from Autumn 2014, however. | The version included here is thought to be a new recording from Autumn 2014, however. | ||
− | [[Fallinlove2nite]] was recorded in late 2013 for [[Prince]]'s appearance on the TV series [[Series: New Girl|New Girl]], with horn and string overdubs recorded in December | + | [[Fallinlove2nite]] was recorded in late 2013 for [[Prince]]'s appearance on the TV series [[Series: New Girl|New Girl]], with horn and string overdubs recorded in December 2013. |
[[Shut This Down]] is believed to have been recorded in Spring 2014. | [[Shut This Down]] is believed to have been recorded in Spring 2014. | ||
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Similarly, [[Mr. Nelson]] contains significant components of [[Clouds]], originally recorded in Spring or Summer 2014 and originally released on [[Album: Art Official Age|Art Official Age]], before additional work was done in 2014 or early 2015 to create the new track. | Similarly, [[Mr. Nelson]] contains significant components of [[Clouds]], originally recorded in Spring or Summer 2014 and originally released on [[Album: Art Official Age|Art Official Age]], before additional work was done in 2014 or early 2015 to create the new track. | ||
− | [[Ain't About To Stop]] and [[X's Face]] were originally recorded in Summer 2014. [[Million $ Show]] was recorded in early 2015, with further work including editing and horn/string overdubs in July | + | [[Ain't About To Stop]] and [[X's Face]] were originally recorded in Summer 2014. [[Million $ Show]] was recorded in early 2015, with further work including editing and horn/string overdubs in July 2015. [[Like A Mack]] is believed to have been recorded at some point in early 2015, with remixing and rap overdubs by [http://www.curlyfryz.com/ Curly Fryz] taking place in early July 2015. |
− | [[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]] were recorded on the same day in late June | + | [[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]] were recorded on the same day in late June 2015. |
− | The album was played in full during a DJ set by [[Joshua Welton]] following [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]]'s private show celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month, hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in the East Room of The White House in Washington, D.C., on [[13 June | + | The album was played in full during a DJ set by [[Joshua Welton]] following [[Prince]] and [[3rdEyeGirl]]'s private show celebrating African-American Music Appreciation Month, hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama in the East Room of The White House in Washington, D.C., on [[13 June 2015]], indicating that the album was complete in some form at that time. |
It seems, however, that additional work was done in late June, adding the newly-recorded [[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]], as well as the updated version of [[Million $ Show]], and perhaps other changes. | It seems, however, that additional work was done in late June, adding the newly-recorded [[Hardrocklover]] and [[June]], as well as the updated version of [[Million $ Show]], and perhaps other changes. | ||
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The album reached position 7 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and 70 on the Billboard 200. It failed to reach top 10 positions in Europe, Australia and Japan. | The album reached position 7 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and 70 on the Billboard 200. It failed to reach top 10 positions in Europe, Australia and Japan. | ||
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+ | '''Hitnrun Phase One''' is the last widely available physical album (on CD) released by [[Prince]] during his lifetime. | ||
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|tracklisting = <small>The compact disc and digital versions are the original issue.</small> | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc and digital versions are the original issue.</small> | ||
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|item1 = [[Tidal]] | |item1 = [[Tidal]] | ||
|image1 = [[Image:Tidal screenshot.png|60px|link=Tidal]] | |image1 = [[Image:Tidal screenshot.png|60px|link=Tidal]] | ||
− | |item2 = [[Album: Hitnrun Phase Two|Hitnrun Phase Two | + | |item2 = [[Album: Hitnrun Phase Two|Hitnrun Phase Two]] |
− | |image2 = [[File: | + | |image2 = [[File: Hitnrun_PHASEII_album.jpg|60px|link=Album: Hitnrun Phase Two]] |
}} | }} | ||
|charts = | |charts = | ||
{{Charts| | {{Charts| | ||
|charts = | |charts = | ||
+ | {{ChartLine-3|text= iTunes}} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 14 Sep. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 14 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 6 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 21 Apr. 2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Canada''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 23 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 9 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 22 Apr. 2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Australia''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 30 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 5 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 14 Sep. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''UK''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 28 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 12 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 14 Sep. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Germany''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 27 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 11 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 14 Sep. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''France''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 25 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 15 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 19 Sep. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Spain''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 22 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 15 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 16 Sep. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Italy''': | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 37 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 5 (days) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Chart-Blank}} | ||
{{ChartLine-3|text= America}} | {{ChartLine-3|text= America}} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[Billboard_Top_R&B_Albums|Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]] | ||
| Peak Position = 7 | | Peak Position = 7 | ||
− | | Weeks in chart = | + | | Weeks in chart = 8 |
}} | }} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
| Date = 3 Oct. 2015 | | Date = 3 Oct. 2015 | ||
| Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard R&B Albums | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard R&B Albums | ||
− | | Peak Position = 2 | + | | Peak Position = 2 |
− | | Weeks in chart = 3 | + | | Weeks in chart = 8 |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 3 Oct. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard R&B Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 2 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 17 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 3 Oct. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 7 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 12 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 3 Oct. 2015 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 34 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 4 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
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| Peak Position = 34 | | Peak Position = 34 | ||
| Weeks in chart = 3 | | Weeks in chart = 3 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 21 May 2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Internet Albums | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 11 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Chart-HRline}} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 7 May 2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': [[The Billboard 200]] | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 48<sup>'''R'''</sup> | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 4 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 7 May 2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Top Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 25<sup>'''R'''</sup> | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 4 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = 7 May 2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 4<sup>'''R'''</sup> | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 10 | ||
+ | {{Template:ChartLine-2|text=<sup><b>R</b></sup> <i>indicates re-entry of an album that had already charted.</i>}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Chart-Blank}} | {{Chart-Blank}} | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''Belgium''': Ultratop Flanders | | Chart (Country) = '''Belgium''': Ultratop Flanders | ||
| Peak Position = 27 | | Peak Position = 27 | ||
− | | Weeks in chart = | + | | Weeks in chart = 16 |
}} | }} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''Belgium''': Ultratop Wallonia | | Chart (Country) = '''Belgium''': Ultratop Wallonia | ||
| Peak Position = 34 | | Peak Position = 34 | ||
− | | Weeks in chart = | + | | Weeks in chart = 6 |
}} | }} | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''France''': SNEP Top Albums | | Chart (Country) = '''France''': SNEP Top Albums | ||
| Peak Position = 32 | | Peak Position = 32 | ||
− | | Weeks in chart = | + | | Weeks in chart = 6 |
}} | }} | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''Italy''': FIMI Classifiche Album 100 | | Chart (Country) = '''Italy''': FIMI Classifiche Album 100 | ||
| Peak Position = 39 | | Peak Position = 39 | ||
− | | Weeks in chart = | + | | Weeks in chart = 2 |
}} | }} | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''The Netherlands''': [[Dutch_Album_Top_100|Album Top 100]] | | Chart (Country) = '''The Netherlands''': [[Dutch_Album_Top_100|Album Top 100]] | ||
| Peak Position = 11 | | Peak Position = 11 | ||
− | | Weeks in chart = | + | | Weeks in chart = 5 |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ChartLine| | ||
+ | | Date = Week 17/2016 | ||
+ | | Chart (Country) = '''Portugal''': AFP Portugal Albums Top 30 | ||
+ | | Peak Position = 26 | ||
+ | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Chart (Country) = '''Spain''': ProMusicae Top 100 Albumes | | Chart (Country) = '''Spain''': ProMusicae Top 100 Albumes | ||
| Peak Position = 26 | | Peak Position = 26 | ||
− | | Weeks in chart = | + | | Weeks in chart = 2 |
}} | }} | ||
{{ChartLine| | {{ChartLine| | ||
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| Weeks in chart = 1 | | Weeks in chart = 1 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= | + | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
− | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= | + | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|trivia = | |trivia = | ||
|alternative = | |alternative = | ||
− | |album promotion = The album was first announced during an interview by [[Hannah Welton-Ford]] on BBC 6music on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 24|24 July | + | |album promotion = The album was first announced during an interview by [[Hannah Welton-Ford]] on BBC 6music on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/July 24|24 July 2015]]. An article on the [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33649080 BBC News Entertainment & Arts] website followed the same day. |
− | *Another interview by the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band with BBC 6music DJ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072kvv Liz Kershaw] was announced for the following day to discuss the album further, but this was then postponed to either 8 or 15 August | + | *Another interview by the [[3rdEyeGirl]] band with BBC 6music DJ [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0072kvv Liz Kershaw] was announced for the following day to discuss the album further, but this was then postponed to either 8 or 15 August 2015 (this did not end up taking place). |
*In the two weeks prior to the album's availability on [[Tidal]], several newspapers and music websites ran interviews with [[Joshua Welton]], which were held at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. [[Prince]] dropped in briefly during each interview. Curiously, reporters were asked not to name any tracks on the album other than those already confirmed at the time ([[Hardrocklover]], [[This Could B Us]] and [[1000 X's & O's]]. | *In the two weeks prior to the album's availability on [[Tidal]], several newspapers and music websites ran interviews with [[Joshua Welton]], which were held at [[Paisley Park Studios]]. [[Prince]] dropped in briefly during each interview. Curiously, reporters were asked not to name any tracks on the album other than those already confirmed at the time ([[Hardrocklover]], [[This Could B Us]] and [[1000 X's & O's]]. | ||
− | |references = [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33649080 '''Prince's band 3rdEyeGirl confirm new album for 2015''' (BBC: 24 July | + | |references = [http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-33649080 '''Prince's band 3rdEyeGirl confirm new album for 2015''' (BBC: 24 July 2015)] |
− | *[http://www.factmag.com/2015/08/07/prince-new-album-hitnrun-tidal-exclusive/ '''Prince’s new album HITNRUN will be a Tidal exclusive''' ''by FACT Team'' (FactMag: 7 August | + | *[http://www.factmag.com/2015/08/07/prince-new-album-hitnrun-tidal-exclusive/ '''Prince’s new album HITNRUN will be a Tidal exclusive''' ''by FACT Team'' (FactMag: 7 August 2015)] |
*[http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B014RPCV82?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_Sy95vb04A5H2T '''Amazon.fr''': ''Hitnrun CD preorder''] | *[http://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B014RPCV82?ref_=cm_sw_r_awd_Sy95vb04A5H2T '''Amazon.fr''': ''Hitnrun CD preorder''] | ||
− | *[http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34126942 '''HITNRUN: Behind the scenes of Prince's new album''' ''''by Mark Savage'' (BBC: 3 September | + | *[http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-34126942 '''HITNRUN: Behind the scenes of Prince's new album''' ''''by Mark Savage'' (BBC: 3 September 2015] |
|categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]] | |categories = [[Category:2015]][[Category:Albums (Prince)]][[Category:Studio albums (Prince)]] | ||
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