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20Ten

by Prince

Released: July 10, 2010

Pop, funk, rock, soul

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The Album

"20Ten" is the thirty-fifth studio album by Prince, released on July 10, 2010. Produced, arranged, composed, and performed entirely by Prince himself at his Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, "20Ten" features a blend of funk, pop, rock, and soul music elements. It was distributed for free with various newspapers and magazines across Europe, including the Daily Mirror, Daily Record, Het Nieuwsblad, De Gentenaar, Rolling Stone (Germany), and Courrier International (France).

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The album's tracks were partially revealed earlier in…

The album's tracks were partially revealed earlier in 2010 through Prince's song "Cause and Effect," which served as a promotional single.

Despite its unconventional release strategy, "20Ten" garnered attention…

Despite its unconventional release strategy, "20Ten" garnered attention for its eclectic mix of genres and Prince's trademark musical style.

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The album continued Prince's legacy of experimental and boundary-pushing music, maintaining his reputation as a prolific and innovative artist in the music industry.

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The Complete Album Story

"20Ten" is the thirty-fifth studio album by Prince, released on July 10, 2010. It was distributed for free with various newspapers and magazines across Europe, including the Daily Mirror, Daily Record, Het Nieuwsblad, De Gentenaar, Rolling Stone (Germany), and Courrier International (France).

Produced, arranged, composed, and performed entirely by Prince himself at his Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, "20Ten" features a blend of funk, pop, rock, and soul music elements. The album's tracks were partially revealed earlier in 2010 through Prince's song "Cause and Effect," which served as a promotional single.

Despite its unconventional release strategy, "20Ten" garnered attention for its eclectic mix of genres and Prince's trademark musical style. The album continued Prince's legacy of experimental and boundary-pushing music, maintaining his reputation as a prolific and innovative artist in the music industry.