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Prince Enlists Janelle Monáe & Others for ‘Welcome 2 America’ Tour
Purple Ribbon is about to collide with the Purple One. Prince has officially announced Janelle Monáe as one of the supporting acts on his “Welcome 2 America” tour, which will also feature Maceo Parker, Cassandra Wilson, Sheila E., Mint Condition, Lalah Hathaway, Esperanza Spalding, and more.
“I’ve got lots of hits,” said a bespectacled Prince during a press conference earlier this evening at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater. “Bring footspray ’cause it’s gonna be funky.”
This marks the first time that Prince has launched a substantial U.S. tour since 2004, with the first date occurring on an ambiguous “Purple Day in December in the year 2010.” Prince will also play a multi-night stint in the New York area as part of the trek, though dates are currently unconfirmed.
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October 14th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
It’s about time!! Amen!
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October 14th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
wow
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October 14th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Get down brother!!!
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October 14th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Go ‘head, Janelle – and keep doing your thing in your way!
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October 14th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Come to Philly.
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October 14th, 2010 at 7:21 pm
YES!!
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October 14th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
It’s on!!!
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October 15th, 2010 at 1:42 am
WOW Sade and now the Purple One. I am so going. I love Janelle Monae as well.
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October 15th, 2010 at 7:47 am
*faints* Prince = Legened!
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October 15th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
I will be there…with purple bells on!
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October 17th, 2010 at 12:39 am
REAL MUSIC RETURNS!!! I Will be on the PURPLE CARPET that Nite
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