redflag said:

Liv just posted on Twitter that you can download the "digital booklet" as a pdf from her website. It has full album art, songwriting and production credits, etc.

http://www.livwarfieldmusic.com/

At the bottom of the page where it says "click here to download digital booklet".

Thanks for that info.

2elijah said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Would anyone agree that this is Prince's BEST protege album?! Or Andy & Bria's???

Andy's album is cool. I love Liv's album. It brings back the soul/r&b/ballads' sound that's missing from today's music. It's genuine soul. 'Your show', 'Stay Soul-Lifted' , 'The Unexpected', are just 3 of my favorites, but I pretty much like all the songs on that album. Like a few here have said, the instrumentation works well on the songs, and good to know that somebody is bringing back real soul, and has the voice skills to bring it out to the point you can feel, so-to-speak, the lyrics with the music.

I agree..Its a very grown & sexy album & eye want her to marry her.....

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Okay, according to the credits, we can probably say that Prince is playing (something) on "Your Show" (it's got an NPG credit for musicians)--but is he playing on "The Unexpected"? I didn't see him on the credits.

What sort of information is out there (as far as what has anyone involved said about) what "executive producer" means on this album?

EddieC said:

Okay, according to the credits, we can probably say that Prince is playing (something) on "Your Show" (it's got an NPG credit for musicians)--but is he playing on "The Unexpected"? I didn't see him on the credits.

What sort of information is out there (as far as what has anyone involved said about) what "executive producer" means on this album?

According to the credits:

Prince and Liv co-wrote 'Your Show' and produced by Prince

Instruments: Played by New Power Generation

Prince wrote 'The Unexpected' and produced by Liv Warfield and

co-produced by Ryan Waters/Tyrone Hendrix

Instruments: Ryan Waters/Tyrone Hendrix/Chris Turner/Marquay Seamster

[Edited 2/20/14 17:35pm]

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

2elijah said:

Andy's album is cool. I love Liv's album. It brings back the soul/r&b/ballads' sound that's missing from today's music. It's genuine soul. 'Your show', 'Stay Soul-Lifted' , 'The Unexpected', are just 3 of my favorites, but I pretty much like all the songs on that album. Like a few here have said, the instrumentation works well on the songs, and good to know that somebody is bringing back real soul, and has the voice skills to bring it out to the point you can feel, so-to-speak, the lyrics with the music.

I agree..Its a very grown & sexy album & eye want her to marry me.....

That's exactly the right title for it 'grown and sexy'.

2elijah said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Would anyone agree that this is Prince's BEST protege album?! Or Andy & Bria's???

Andy's album is cool. I love Liv's album. It brings back the soul/r&b/ballads' sound that's missing from today's music. It's genuine soul. 'Your show', 'Stay Soul-Lifted' , 'The Unexpected', are just 3 of my favorites, but I pretty much like all the songs on that album. Like a few here have said, the instrumentation works well on the songs, and good to know that somebody is bringing back real soul, and has the voice skills to bring it out to the point you can feel, so-to-speak, the lyrics with the music.

Some of the songs have a bit of rock-edge to it which is what I lovee too. Its not a straight R&B album. She mixed it up nice.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Would anyone agree that this is Prince's BEST protege album?! Or Andy & Bria's???

So far Liv's CD and the Original 7 Condensate are my top picks of music from assoicated artists.

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wonder505 said:

2elijah said:

Andy's album is cool. I love Liv's album. It brings back the soul/r&b/ballads' sound that's missing from today's music. It's genuine soul. 'Your show', 'Stay Soul-Lifted' , 'The Unexpected', are just 3 of my favorites, but I pretty much like all the songs on that album. Like a few here have said, the instrumentation works well on the songs, and good to know that somebody is bringing back real soul, and has the voice skills to bring it out to the point you can feel, so-to-speak, the lyrics with the music.

Some of the songs have a bit of rock-edge to it which is what I lovee too. Its not a straight R&B album. She mixed it up nice.

Exactly, and you're correct, because the album has a mixture of funk-rock, blues-rock, alternative r&b, and soul vibes mixed in. On 'Your Show' don't know what type of horn it is they have in there, but it has a deep, bass sound that compliments the song.

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2elijah said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I agree..Its a very grown & sexy album & eye want her to marry me.....

That's exactly the right title for it 'grown and sexy'.

Eye meant marry HER!!!

wonder505 said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Would anyone agree that this is Prince's BEST protege album?! Or Andy & Bria's???

So far Liv's CD and the Original 7 Condensate are my top picks of music from assoicated artists.

[Edited 2/20/14 12:47pm]

Eye meant proteges that Prince have currently mentored! Prince was not involved or wanted 2 b with ThE 07V3N album....

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

wonder505 said:

So far Liv's CD and the Original 7 Condensate are my top picks of music from assoicated artists.

[Edited 2/20/14 12:47pm]

Eye meant proteges that Prince have currently mentored! Prince was not involved or wanted 2 b with ThE 07V3N album....

Oh..well IMO Liv's album is better than Andy's and way better than Bria's. I do like Andy's and Bria's but I love Liv's. The only thing is I'm not sure of the extent Prince worked on the UnExpected.

As far as the O7 I was just mentioning that The Unexpected and Condensate are the best from associated artists ive heard to date.

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wonder505 said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Eye meant proteges that Prince have currently mentored! Prince was not involved or wanted 2 b with ThE 07V3N album....

Oh..well IMO Liv's album is better than Andy's and way better than Bria's. I do like Andy's and Bria's but I love Liv's. The only thing is I'm not sure of the extent Prince worked on the UnExpected.

As far as the O7 I was just mentioning that The Unexpected and Condensate are the best from associated artists ive heard to date.

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I found this article:

Liv Warfield Talks Working With Prince on 'The Unexpected'

[Edited 2/21/14 10:09am]

Judging by the song selection and direction of his most recent protoges, Andy Allo & Liv , Prince scored a grand slam. Both women put their best into the songs and delivred with flying colors, when you say that there is a dearth of great music available, make the effort to find these hidden gems like Liv and Andy. Two months into this brief year I am parking Ms. Warfield's The Unexpected in position number one with the expectation that it won't fall below fourth place. FIVE STAR all day.

[Edited 2/20/14 17:24pm]

2elijah said:

EddieC said:

Okay, according to the credits, we can probably say that Prince is playing (something) on "Your Show" (it's got an NPG credit for musicians)--but is he playing on "The Unexpected"? I didn't see him on the credits.

What sort of information is out there (as far as what has anyone involved said about) what "executive producer" means on this album?

According to the credits:

Prince and Liv co-wrote 'Your Show' and produced by Prince

Instruments: Played by New Power Generation

Prince wrote 'The Unexpected' and produced by Liv Warfield and

co-produced by Ryan Waters/Tyrone Hendrix

Instruments: Ryan Waters/Tyrone Hendrix/Chris Turner/Marquay Seamster

[Edited 2/20/14 17:35pm]

Yep--so, according to this, it ain't him on guitar on "The Unexpected"? (Obviously, the NPG could mean anything from him by himself to any combination of 20 or 30 different people--and the fact that it doesn't specify anyone probably means it's just him, imho).

EddieC said:

2elijah said:

According to the credits:

Prince and Liv co-wrote 'Your Show' and produced by Prince

Instruments: Played by New Power Generation

Prince wrote 'The Unexpected' and produced by Liv Warfield and

co-produced by Ryan Waters/Tyrone Hendrix

Instruments: Ryan Waters/Tyrone Hendrix/Chris Turner/Marquay Seamster

[Edited 2/20/14 17:35pm]

Yep--so, according to this, it ain't him on guitar on "The Unexpected"? (Obviously, the NPG could mean anything from him by himself to any combination of 20 or 30 different people--and the fact that it doesn't specify anyone probably means it's just him, imho).

I believe it's Ryan Waters on guitar on 'The Unexpected'. Either way it's a cool album. Love the instrumentation of the songs. I bought the album because I appreciate Liv's vocals on it. I've been sold on her voice, ever since I saw a clip of Liv, Shelby and Elisa singing at the Village Underground in NYC. Her vocal skills goes to different levels, strong, yet can change to mellow/soft. Amazing singer.

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Why whenever eye ask? What happen to Shelby's album & promotion? Noone answers!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

2elijah said:

EddieC said:

Yep--so, according to this, it ain't him on guitar on "The Unexpected"? (Obviously, the NPG could mean anything from him by himself to any combination of 20 or 30 different people--and the fact that it doesn't specify anyone probably means it's just him, imho).

I believe it's Ryan Waters on guitar on 'The Unexpected'. Either way it's a cool album. Love the instrumentation of the songs. I bought the album because I appreciate Liv's vocals on it. I've been sold on her voice, ever since I saw a clip of Liv, Shelby and Elisa singing at the Village Underground in NYC. Her vocal skills goes to different levels, strong, yet can change to mellow/soft. Amazing singer.

[Edited 2/20/14 19:27pm]

I like the guitar player, Ryan Waters. Gonna check him out more.

bigd74 said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Why whenever eye ask? What happen to Shelby's album & promotion? Noone answers!

Maybe no one knows or no one cares

wonder505 said:

2elijah said:

I believe it's Ryan Waters on guitar on 'The Unexpected'. Either way it's a cool album. Love the instrumentation of the songs. I bought the album because I appreciate Liv's vocals on it. I've been sold on her voice, ever since I saw a clip of Liv, Shelby and Elisa singing at the Village Underground in NYC. Her vocal skills goes to different levels, strong, yet can change to mellow/soft. Amazing singer.

[Edited 2/20/14 19:27pm]

I like the guitar player, Ryan Waters. Gonna check him out more.

Agree. I remember we saw him perform with Liv at City Winery this past year. Good show.

EddieC said:

Okay, according to the credits, we can probably say that Prince is playing (something) on "Your Show" (it's got an NPG credit for musicians)--but is he playing on "The Unexpected"? I didn't see him on the credits.

What sort of information is out there (as far as what has anyone involved said about) what "executive producer" means on this album?

In industry terms "executive producer" usually means overseeing and financing a project.

UncleGrandpa said:

Judging by the song selection and direction of his most recent protoges, Andy Allo & Liv , Prince scored a grand slam. Both women put their best into the songs and delivred with flying colors, when you say that there is a dearth of great music available, make the effort to find these hidden gems like Liv and Andy. Two months into this brief year I am parking Ms. Warfield's The Unexpected in position number one with the expectation that it won't fall below fourth place. FIVE STAR all day.

[Edited 2/20/14 17:24pm]

agreed

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Why whenever eye ask? What happen to Shelby's album & promotion? Noone answers!

Its odd given that Shelby started working on hers before Liv but she still hasn't produced. Maybe she's having difficulty song-writing. I wasn't blown away by North Carolina TBH. In fact I played it once and forgot about it.

I love Liv's energy and sound. Her vocal range is amazing and powerful. Looking forward to hearing the new CD. This lady has style and soul

lezama said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Why whenever eye ask? What happen to Shelby's album & promotion? Noone answers!

Its odd given that Shelby started working on hers before Liv but she still hasn't produced. Maybe she's having difficulty song-writing. I wasn't blown away by North Carolina TBH. In fact I played it once and forgot about it.

Shelby has 2 b pissed....

What's happening???....Can't stop listening...

I love every song on this album!

"FLY" - WOW!!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

lezama said:

Its odd given that Shelby started working on hers before Liv but she still hasn't produced. Maybe she's having difficulty song-writing. I wasn't blown away by North Carolina TBH. In fact I played it once and forgot about it.

Shelby has 2 b pissed....

Why would you assume that? There didn't seem to be a specific timeframe as to when her album was actually going to come out. Especially when you don't know what's going on behind the scenes, other than she is still part of the NPG family. For all anyone knows she could be working on her album. Don't forget that she works with her own band too so, I wouldn't put closure on that so fast. I actually enjoyed her single 'North Carolina' by the way. It has a funk-reggae/blues style to it. I think ShelbyJ will be just fine. She has an amazing voice as well as Liv's.

I'm quite sure Prince produced and arranged alot more on this album than he takes credit for. Just as what I thought about the Andy Allo album. The arrangement and production is just too damn good to not have been made by a top producer like Prince.

2elijah said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Shelby has 2 b pissed....

Why would you assume that? There didn't seem to be a specific timeframe as to when her album was actually going to come out. Especially when you don't know what's going on behind the scenes, other than she is still part of the NPG family. For all anyone knows she could be working on her album. Don't forget that she works with her own band too so, I wouldn't put closure on that so fast. I actually enjoyed her single 'North Carolina' by the way. It has a funk-reggae/blues style to it. I think ShelbyJ will be just fine. She has an amazing voice as well as Liv's.

Eye've never argued that......