New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The NPG Records and Paisley Park Enterprises, in partnership with Sony
Music Entertainment and Warner Records, releases "Cream (Take 2)", a previously unheard recording from Prince's legendary vault and an instant grat track off the upcoming expanded reissue of
Prince & The New Power Generation's 1991 classic 'Diamonds And Pearls' to be released on October 27th.
This stunning sonic artifact provides a never-before-heard view into Prince's creative process as he and the New Power Generation craft what eventually became a number one Billboard smash hit. Featuring inspired performances from drummer Michael Bland, vocalist Rosie Gaines and bassist
Sonny Thompson among others, "Cream (Take 2)" sees
Prince experimenting with alternative arrangements for the now-revered track - and offers the listener an opportunity to glimpse at the real-time experimentation of one of music's great icons.
Recorded at Paisley Park Studio A and engineered by Michael Koppelman and Tim Penn, "Cream (Take 2)" was mixed by GRAMMY-nominated
Prince collaborator Chris
James exclusively for this collection.
The upcoming expanded reissue of 'Diamonds And Pearls' will feature 47 previously unreleased audio tracks and over two hours of live filmed concert footage in high definition, a 120-page hardback book that features previously unseen photos by Prince's photographer Randee St. Nicholas, a new Dolby Atmos mix on audiophile Blu-Ray, and more in addition to the remastered album itself. Featuring an uplifting blend of hip-hop, dance, gospel, and pop, 'Diamonds And Pearls' represents a turning point in Prince's career where he connected his past influences to the present, an approach that brought him to the top of the charts once again.
"Cream (Take 2)" follows the release of "Alice Through The Looking Glass", another previously-unheard track from Prince's vast vault that accompanied the announcement of the project in August. A brooding funk track about a mysterious yet alluring woman, "Alice Through The Looking Glass" is a showcase for the natural chemistry of
Prince and his then-new band The New Power Generation which the NY Times said features a "groove [that] tells its own sensual story." "Alice Through The Looking Glass" is available on all digital download and streaming platforms.
