Carmen Electra (album)
| Carmen Electra | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | February 9, 1993 |
| Recorded | 1991–1992 |
| Studio | Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota |
| Genre | Hip hop[1] |
| Length | 43:57 |
| Label | Paisley Park, Warner Bros. 25379 |
| Producer | Prince |
| Singles from Carmen Electra | |
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
Carmen Electra is the debut studio album by American actress/singer Carmen Electra, released in 1993.
Background[edit]
The album was a project designed by the American singer Prince to promote Electra, his latest protégée at the time, as a sexy female rapper. The album features music written by Prince with some input by band member Levi Seacer Jr. Lyrics were provided by Prince, along with Seacer, The New Power Generation rapper Tony M. and female rapper Monie Love.
Reception[edit]
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Three singles were released from the album: "Go-Go Dancer", "Everybody Get on Up", and "Fantasia Erotica". The album was not well received and effectively ended Electra's recording career. In interviews, she has pointed out that during the time of the album's release, Prince was having problems with his label, which could have contributed to its failure.
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Go Go Dancer" | 4:45 |
| 2. | "Good Judy Girlfriend" | 1:59 |
| 3. | "Go On (Witcha Bad Self)" | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Step to the Mic" | 3:16 |
| 5. | "S.T." | 4:03 |
| 6. | "Fantasia Erotica" | 4:36 |
| 7. | "Everybody Get on Up" | 4:01 |
| 8. | "Segue" (Instrumental) | 0:29 |
| 9. | "Fun" | 3:42 |
| 10. | "Just a Little Lovin'" | 4:02 |
| 11. | "Segue" (Instrumental) | 0:46 |
| 12. | "All That" | 4:29 |
| 13. | "Segue" (Instrumental) | 0:12 |
| 14. | "This Is My House" | 3:28 |
Samples[edit]
- "S.T." samples "Skin Tight" by Ohio Players
- "Everybody Get on Up" samples "Get on Up" by The Esquires and "Singers" by Eddie Murphy
- "Fun" samples the "ah yeah" part from "Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse)" by Run-DMC
- "All That" samples "Adore" by Prince
Personnel[edit]
- Art director – Greg Ross
- Background vocals – Carmen Electra, Kathleen Johnson, Monie Love, N.P.G., The Steeles
- Horns – Atlanta Bliss, Eric Leeds
- Engineer – Joe Blaney, Mark Forrester, Coke Johnson, Michael Koppelman, Steve Noonan, Susan Rogers
- Engineer assistants – Ray Hahnfeldt, Roy Hahnfeldt, Steve Noonan
- Executive producer – Prince (as Paisley Park)
- Guitar – Keith "KC" Cohen
- Hair stylist – John Keoni
- Keyboards – Keith "KC" Cohen, Joseph Markowitz, George Black
- Make-up – Kasha Breuning
- Mastering – Brian Gardner, Steve Noonan
- Mixing – Keith "KC" Cohen, Mark Forrester, Tom Garneau, Kirky J., Rob Paustian, Junior Vasquez, Sylvia Massy, Steve Noonan
- Mixing assistants – Airiq Anest, Dave Aron, Sylvia Massy
- Photography – Lynn Goldsmith
- Producing – Keith "KC" Cohen, Junior Vasquez
- Producing assistants – Airiq Anest, Dave Aron, Sylvia Massy, Junior Vasquez
- Rapping – Karen "K-Dean" Cover, Tony M.
- Scratching – Brian "B-Quick" Crisp
- Vocals – Carmen Electra, Tony M.
References[edit]
- ^ Wass, Mike (December 18, 2013). "Carmen Electra Talks Prince: Her 1993 Debut LP & Paisley Park Adventures". Idolator. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ^ Allmusic review
External links[edit]
- Albums That Sucked - Carmen Electra! Review of the album by I-Mockery