As the world greeted the promise of a new millennium, even Prince was experiencing a great sense of transformation. In 2000, he announced the reclamation of his birth name after seven years as an unpronounceable symbol. In 2001, after a period of study and debate with his friend and mentor Larry Graham (former bassist for Sly and The Family Stone), Prince converted to the Jehovah’s Witness faith. These transformations bore fruit with the release of The Rainbow Children at the end of 2001. Billed as “controversial” in its press materials for its open spiritual message, the jazz-inspired record was Prince’s first fully independent release, issued without any major label backing. One of its songs, “The Work, Pt. 1,” was released by Prince as a free download on the file-sharing service Napster; this move, along with direct-to-consumer stream and download options on the NPG Music Club, made Prince a digital music visionary. The Rainbow Children is a continued favorite among Prince’s most fervent admirers due to its complex musical narrative, its use of live drums and a full horn section, and the striking album art by artist Cbabi Bayoc, which still hangs in the hallowed halls of Paisley Park today. The CD has long been out of print and the original vinyl was incredibly limited and copies fetch hundreds of dollars. The new CD comes in a Digipak with 16 page booklet.
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As the world greeted the promise of a new millennium, even Prince was experiencing a great sense of transformation. In 2000, he announced the reclamation of his birth name after seven years as an unpronounceable symbol. In 2001, after a period of study and debate with his friend and mentor Larry Graham (former bassist for Sly and The Family Stone), Prince converted to the Jehovah’s Witness faith. These transformations bore fruit with the release of The Rainbow Children at the end of 2001. Billed as “controversial” in its press materials for its open spiritual message, the jazz-inspired record was Prince’s first fully independent release, issued without any major label backing. One of its songs, “The Work, Pt. 1,” was released by Prince as a free download on the file-sharing service Napster; this move, along with direct-to-consumer stream and download options on the NPG Music Club, made Prince a digital music visionary. The Rainbow Children is a continued favorite among Prince’s most fervent admirers due to its complex musical narrative, its use of live drums and a full horn section, and the striking album art by artist Cbabi Bayoc, which still hangs in the hallowed halls of Paisley Park today. The CD has long been out of print and the original vinyl was incredibly limited and copies fetch hundreds of dollars. The new CD comes in a Digipak with 16 page booklet.
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Funky,Jazzy,Beautiful what more do we want from our Prince again he delivers so good needed to get another copy cause wore out the old one. ??
Judy
August 17, 2020
I was surprised when I listened to the Rainbow Children. I love all the twists and turns it takes. Prince must have had so much fun making it. Love my 2 T shirts. Perfect fit and I love the artwork.
April
August 1, 2020
Great cd. Keep supporting this icon
Andrew
July 31, 2020
Great album, must have for collectors. Shipping took a while and the case tray was broken when I received it sadly.
Denise Rogers
July 30, 2020
I really enjoyed this cd. This was one album I had missed getting so I was really glad that it was re-issued.
Kristin
July 29, 2020
Such an interesting album. I'm so happy to have it added to my collection finally.
Linda Kratz
July 3, 2020
I love his music everything he has recorded ,there is some stuff that he has done I have not heard of but I am excited to hear it better then that to own all of it
ButterPecan
June 27, 2020
I absolutely LOVE PRINCE in this Jazz- Funk mode! The cover art is amazing. This CD will stand the test of time. Prince never disappoints! My collection is almost complete!
Francine
June 16, 2020
Ordered this when it was announced wow love this jazz funk mmmm prince got better & better w time
renee reed
June 11, 2020
I understand what prince was singing about. God and all the rainbow people getting together and loving one anther and having peace on earth.I understand prince music all of it.Its a prince thing. Best artist on mother earth. Sexiest man on the plant.Love all his music.Prince loves GOD.Great cd. Pray for peace on earth and that all the rainbow people get to gather and love GOD And each other. I LOVE you prince. Give GOD a hug and kiss for me.
Kat Burns
June 10, 2020
Absolutely loved it. It's amazing how appropriate the content is for what's going on in the world today. Prince always had insight into the future. If he were with us today, he could make the world come together.
Anita
June 10, 2020
I really did not know what to expect but I’m a huge prince fan. I don’t much care for the super religious tunes Nor do I care for some of the songs that sound like show tunes. I did not care for his voice modification machine either. But what I do like is his song, she loves me for me.
PurpleBarb3121
June 10, 2020
I Absolutely LOVE this CD. I Love the art work, the book that came with it. You Have to have this in your Prince Collection. ?????? The music is Absolutely Awesome!
Deeliteful
June 10, 2020
This is second purchase after purchasing from Prince's music club years back when originally released. I love this album! You feel the JOY in its creation and the musicality is as expected. He never disappointed and I earnestly always looked forward to whatever direction he took himself.
leslie
June 10, 2020
So blessed to have access to Prince's beautiful creations - his music! He truly was a unique soul and a true gift. Thank you!