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Making of the album

Musicology was the first album in five years that Prince released through a major label (Sony Music) and, being partially recorded in Mississauga, Ontario, was his first to be recorded outside Minneapolis in many years. ... Motto: Pride in our past, Faith in our future Area: 288. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Official languages English Government - Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman - Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 106 - Senate seats 24 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st) Area [1] Ranked...

Though his career has been spotty since he left Warner Bros., he raised his public profile with acclaimed performances with Beyoncé Knowles at the Grammy Awards of 2004 and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, as well as his all-hits Musicology Tour. For the first time in his career since leaving Warner Music, Prince was focused on delivering a tight album of 12 tracks running for 47 minutes. Warner Bros. ... Beyoncé Chantelle Knowles (born September 4, 1981) is an R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, fashion designer and model. ... The 46th Grammy Awards were held on the February 8, 2004. ... The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at sunset. ... In 2004, Prince toured to promote his Musicology album. ...

Chart success

Musicology quickly proved to be Prince's most successful album in twelve years, reaching the top 5 in the US, UK and Germany and sold over 6 million copies worldwide. It also proved to be well-received by music critics. Strangely, the title track was only released as a single in Australia, where it enjoyed moderate chart success and airplay. However it was also a hit on the US R&B charts through airplay. The album was certified platinum by Billboard in June 2004 [1] and was certified double platinum in late January 2005. [2] This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with RIAA certification. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ...

Part of the album's chart success is due to concertgoers receiving a copy of Musicology, with the album cost included in the ticket price. This prompted Billboard magazine and Nielsen SoundScan to change its chart data methodology: For future album releases, Billboard says that customers "must be given an option to either add the CD to the ticket purchase or forgo the CD for a reduced ticket-only price." [3] Nielsen SoundScan is an information system created by Nielsen Media Research that tracks sales data for singles, albums, and music video products for Billboard and other music industry companies. ...

Awards

Prince won 2 Grammy Awards for Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance ("Musicology") and Best R&B Vocal Performance—Male ("Call My Name"), and was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance—Male ("Cinnamon Girl"), Best R&B Song (awarded to the songwriter) ("Call My Name"), and Best R&B Album (Musicology). Prince was chosen by Rolling Stone magazine's readers as the best male performer and most welcome comeback. [4][5]

Track listing

Rare promotional copy of Musicology on vinyl

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1. "Musicology" – 4:26
2. "Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance" – 4:46
3. "A Million Days" – 3:50
4. "Life 'O' the Party" – 4:29
5. "Call My Name" – 5:15
6. "Cinnamon Girl" – 3:56
7. "What Do U Want Me 2 Do?" – 4:15
8. "The Marrying Kind" – 2:49
9. "If Eye Was the Man in Ur Life" – 3:09
10. "On the Couch" – 3:33
11. "Dear Mr. Man" – 4:14
12. "Reflection" – 3:04

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Singles and Hot 100 positions

"Musicology"

• "Musicology" (#3 R&B)

1. "Musicology"
2. "On the Couch"

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"Cinnamon Girl"

• "Cinnamon Girl" (UK)

1. "Cinnamon Girl" (album version)
2. "Dear Mr. Man" (live at Webster Hall)
3. "United States of Division"
4. "Dear Mr. Man" (live MPEG video) (maxi-single)
5. "Cinnamon Girl" video (enhanced CD)
6. "Xposed" documentary (enhanced CD)
7. "Lyrix" (sic) (enhanced CD)

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Miscellanea

• The song "Life 'O' the Party" has been interpreted as a subtle dig at Michael Jackson.
• Interestingly, Prince chose to print the word "Eye" in "If Eye Was the Man in Ur Life" instead of using the familiar symbol, which typically represents the word "I".

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Musicology lyrics

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