Andre Cymone has new music with the single “Money” which is a critical look at money’s inability to buy happiness. Cymone left music as a solo artist for 29 years after releasing A.C. in 1985. The bass player/songwriter was Prince’s childhood friend and played in his band up until the 1999 era. He spent the ’80’s and ’90’s writing for other artists including his ex-wife Jody Watley. In 2014, he released The Stone and reintroduced himself with a guitar-heavy sound. “Money” is the first single from 1969, which will be officially released on April 7th just weeks away from Prince’s passing on April 21st last year. 1969 is political and nostalgic without getting stuck in the past because it celebrates old school technology like an FM radio with a 2017 perspective about life.

1969 by André Cymone

D’Angelo-Black Messiah

Shabazz Palaces-Lese Majesty

Common, Nobody’s Smiling

Meshell Ndegeocello Comet, Come To Me

Wu-Tang Clan, A Better Tomorrow

Avery Sunshine, The Sun Room

Andre Cymone, The Stone

Damon Albarn, Everyday Robots

Noel Gourdin, City Heart, Southern Soul

Kindred The Family Soul, A Couple Friends

Prince, Art Official Age

The Floacist, Rise Of The Phoenix Mermaid

Liv Warfield, The Unexpected

Fishbone, Intrinsically Intertwined

DJ Premier and Royce Da 5’9,” PRhyme

J.Cole, Forest Hills Drive

Rebellum, The Darknuss

Azealia Banks, Broke With Expensive Taste

Flying Lotus, You’re Dead

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Andre Cymone’s “Vote” is a call to everyone to fulfill their civic duty to make their voices heard politically at the polls. Cymone’s The Stone is one of the best rock albums to be released this year.

Australian singer/songwriter/musician Harts gives Andre Cymone’s “Naked” a funky remix. The young artist has already met the approval of Cymone, Prince and Quincy Jones since releasing his Offtime EP last year. He is currently preparing for the release of his debut album later this year. Andre Cymone’s The Stone is out now.