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TIDAL Is Exclusively Releasing A New Prince Album On His Birthday, JAY-Z To Host Listening Party

NEW YORK, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — It’s been reported that a new Prince album was coming for awhile, and now it’s almost here, and will be released on Prince’s birthday on June 7th, exclusively on TIDAL.

CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prince’s new album is called Originals, and has “pulled directly from the historic archive of Prince’s music” featuring 14 previously unreleased recordings selected collaboratively by JAY-Z and Troy Carter, on behalf of The Prince Estate.

The upcoming Originals album is set to become a global phenomena, with celebrations taking place in Brazil, Spain, Poland, and more countries across the world. In the US, TIDAL members will have the chance to attend an album release celebration in Los Angeles on June 6th, which will be hosted by JAY-Z. To learn more, head to TIDAL.com/Prince.

This isn’t the first time Prince collaborated with JAY-Z and TIDAL Prince has released HITNRUN Phase One, HITNRUN Phase Two, the livestream of Prince’s Rally 4 Peace concert, and more released through TIDAL. Prince previously stated that “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 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.”

William Carter

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