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Release Date: 07/30/2021Format: 2 X LPLabel: NPG Records – 19439859801, Legacy, Sony Music, The Prince EstateRelease type: Double Vinyl LP Pressing with Etching Recorded in the spr ing of 2010 and then mysteriously abandoned by Prince before it's 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. The 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. The vinyl edition has the 12 songs spread across three sides on 2 LPs in gorgeous gatefold packaging, with a custom etching on the fourth side. Welcome 2 America Running Game (Son of a Slave Master) Born 2 Die 1000 Light Years from Here Hot Summer Stand Up and B Strong Check the Record Same Page, Different Book When She Comes 1010 (Rin Tin Tin) Yes One Day We Will All B Free Show more