1994 August 15: Come Era

Mayte’s debut single — a tender, Prince‑produced reimagining of a song he first wrote in 1979, completing the full lineage of “If I Love U 2 Nite.”

A fascinating two-page mail-order flyer from Prince’s New Power Generation that reveals the vibrant, independent ecosystem he built during his mid-90s battle for creative freedom. PUBLICATION Publication: New Power Generation Official Mail-Order Catalogue / Stock List Date: Circa 1994–1995 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full two-page flyer Title: NPG In Stock Items List THE STORY This densely typed leaflet served as the official direct-to-fan catalog for Prince’s NPG

Prêt-A-Porter (Ready To Wear) is the official soundtrack to Robert Altman’s 1994 fashion-industry comedy film. It features a wide range of artists, with the New Power Generation (Prince) contributing the track Get Wild. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Various Artists (Prince / New Power Generation) Label: Columbia Records Format: CD, LP Country: Worldwide Released: 6 December 1994 Genre: Funk, R&B, Pop, Rock Length: 66:31 THE STORY A diverse soundtrack reflecting the glamorous and ch

The official 1994 limited-edition release of Prince’s legendary withdrawn album The Black Album, finally made available after years of bootlegging and speculation. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: The Black Album Date: November 22, 1994 (Limited Edition) Label: Warner Bros. Records Format / Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition Country: Europe Catalogue: 9362-45793-1 TRACK LIST Side A Le Grind Cindy C. Dead On It When 2 R In Love Side B Bob George Superfu

The official 1994 limited-edition CD release of Prince’s legendary withdrawn album The Black Album, finally made available after years of bootlegging. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Prince Title: The Black Album Date: November 21, 1994 (Limited Edition) Label: Warner Bros. Records Format / Type: CD, Album, Limited Edition Country: Europe Catalogue: 9362-45793-2 TRACK LIST Le Grind Cindy C. Dead On It When 2 R In Love Bob George Superfunkycalifragisexy 2 Nigs United 4 W

pace is one of Prince’s most atmospheric mid‑’90s creations — a sensual, floating groove that blends obsession, cosmic metaphor, and remix‑era experimentation. The Universal Love Remix, with its spoken‑rap outro and rewritten lyrics, gave the single a distinct identity separate from the Come album version.

This introspective and funky mid-tempo track marked the lead single from Prince’s 15th studio album Come, signaling a shift toward a more raw and independent sound as he navigated his final years under the Warner Bros. contract. Released just a week before the album dropped, “Letitgo” showcased Prince’s continued evolution while maintaining the core elements of his signature Minneapolis funk. Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. / Paisley Park Date: September 27, 1994 Catalogue

A sleek, minimalist one-page advertisement announcing the upcoming release of Prince’s new album Come, featuring a striking black-and-white photo of the artist in front of the historic gates of the Gótico building in Barcelona. PUBLICATION Publication: Magazine / Press Advert Date: August 15, 1994 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: The New Album from Prince is Come THE STORY This elegant advert promotes Prince’s album Come with a powerful b

Come is Prince’s fifteenth studio album and the final album of new material released under his name while under exclusive contract with Warner Bros. Often described by Prince as a contractual obligation, it was released in August 1994. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue: 9362-45700-1 Format: LP Country: Worldwide Released: August 15, 1994 (UK) / August 16, 1994 (USA) Come features a mix of extended funk jams, sensual ballads, and experimental

A vibrant, collage-style one-page advertisement promoting Prince’s 1-800-NEW-FUNK telephone order line, offering exclusive music, merchandise, and releases directly from the NPG during his independent era. PUBLICATION Publication: Magazine / Press Advert Date: August 12, 1994 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full-page advertisement Title: 1-800-NEW-FUNK – Call Now! THE STORY This colorful flyer advertises Prince’s direct-to-fan 1-800-NEW-FUNK hotline. The eye-catching