Uptown
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"Uptown" is a funk-infused, new wave-influenced song by Prince from his 1980 album Dirty Mind, noted for its socially conscious lyrics and minimalist production.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | song ⓘ |
| album | Dirty Mind NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| artist | Prince NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedPlaceInLyrics | Uptown (fictional idealized neighborhood) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| chronologicallyFollows | Head ⓘ |
| chronologicallyPrecedes | Gotta Broken Heart Again NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composer | Prince NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| genre |
funk
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funk rock ⓘ minneapolis sound NERFINISHED ⓘ new wave ⓘ |
| hasCriticalReception |
praised for its progressive lyrical themes
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recognized as an early example of Prince’s Minneapolis sound ⓘ |
| hasLyricalTheme |
individual freedom
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racial equality ⓘ sexual freedom ⓘ social commentary ⓘ tolerance ⓘ |
| hasMusicalCharacteristic |
danceable rhythm
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minimalist production ⓘ prominent bassline ⓘ synthesizer use ⓘ |
| includedIn | Prince discography ⓘ |
| includedInTourSetlist | Dirty Mind Tour NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| length | approximately 5 minutes 30 seconds ⓘ |
| lyricist | Prince NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| medium |
compact disc
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digital audio file ⓘ vinyl record ⓘ |
| notableFor |
fusion of funk and new wave
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minimalist production ⓘ socially conscious lyrics ⓘ |
| partOf | Dirty Mind NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performer | Prince NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| producer | Prince NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionStyle | self-produced ⓘ |
| recordedBy | Prince NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recordLabel | Warner Bros. Records ⓘ |
| releaseDecade | 1980s ⓘ |
| releaseYear | 1980 ⓘ |
| sideOnOriginalLP | Side A ⓘ |
| trackNumberOnAlbum | 3 ⓘ |
| writerCredit | Written by Prince ⓘ |
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