Carmen Electra (album)

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Carmen Electra
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Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 9, 1993
Recorded1991–1992
Studio Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota
Genre Hip hop [1]
Length43:57
Label Paisley Park, Warner Bros.
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Producer Prince
Singles from Carmen Electra
  1. "Go Go Dancer"
    Released: June 18, 1992
  2. "Everybody Get on Up"
    Released: January 21, 1993
  3. "Fantasia Erotica"
    Released: August 5, 1993
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Carmen Electra is the debut studio album by American actress/singer Carmen Electra, released in 1993.

Contents

Background

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

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

No.TitleLength
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

Personnel

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References

  1. Wass, Mike (December 18, 2013). "Carmen Electra Talks Prince: Her 1993 Debut LP & Paisley Park Adventures". Idolator . Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  2. Allmusic review