Boxill counters, that he co-wrote and co-produced the tracks with Prince when working on the albums 3121 and Planet Earth, and spent last 12 months mixing them for this release, adding that Prince gave him his blessing to do so: “When considering how to release this important work, we decided to go independent because that’s what Prince would have wanted.” The lawsuit values the recordings at $75,000 and demands he return all masters and copies immediately. However, within hours, of its announcement on social media, Paisley Park and Prince’s estate lodged a joint complaint citing that George Ian Boxill was not authorised to distribute, let alone own the tracks in the first place. The distribution is being done through RMA (Rogue Music Alliance). A physical release is planned for 2 June. With more music promised to follow.ĭeliverance EP is due for digital release on 21 April, the first anniversary since the icon’s death in 2016, and contains six previously unreleased studio tracks recorded by Prince between 2006/8, these are Deliverance, I Am, Touch Me, Sunrise Sunset, No One Else, I Am (extended version).
The release of a brand new EP featuring 6 tracks of previously unreleased music has been hit with a legal challenge within a day of its announcement.
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