1998 June 30: Newpower Soul Era

A 1‑800‑NEW‑FUNK exclusive added a rare remix of The One, making the release a treasure trove for collectors.

This striking one-page advert promotes Prince and the New Power Generation’s concert at the Zénith in Paris on Friday 21 August 1998, presented by Gérard Drouot Productions and ICO. Publication: Concert Promotion Advert (Magazine / Programme) Date: August 1998 Country: France Location: Paris Section: Full-page concert advertisement THE STORY The advert features a seductive portrait of Prince in a red top with multiple silver chains, pointing directly at the viewer. It announc

A major 1998 cover story and in-depth interview with Prince (The Artist) by Robert Crampton for The Times Magazine, portraying him as a complex, ever-evolving musical genius during a reflective period at Paisley Park. Publication: The Times Magazine Date: July 18, 1998 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Cover Story + Multi-page Interview Title: The Changeling (Robert Crampton’s portrait of the artist) THE STORY The striking cover shows Prince wearing an elaborate tall h

Newpower Soul is the third and final "solo" album by the New Power Generation (heavily driven by Prince). A vibrant, funk-filled party record that marked the end of the NPG’s independent album era under that banner. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: New Power Generation (Prince as ) Label: NPG Records Format: CD, MC (Cassette) Country: Worldwide Released: 30 June 1998 Genre: Funk, R&B, Soul Length: 59:54 THE STORY A high-energy funk album showcasing Prince’s signature grooves, playful

The Post-Star Glens Falls, New York · Saturday, May 30, 1998 Prince O(+> is joined by Chaka Khan and Larry Graham to perform at The Today Show Summer Concert Series broadcast live on US TV from outside NBC TV Studios on Rockefeller Center Plaza in New York

April 20, 1998 – August 28, 1998 TOUR DATES — USA • April 20, 1998 — Washington, D.C. — Capitol Ballroom • April 21, 1998 — Philadelphia, PA — Electric Factory • April 24, 1998 — Chicago, IL — The Aragon Ballroom • May 7, 1998 — Chattanooga, TN — Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium • May 8, 1998 — Huntsville, AL — Von Braun Civic Center Arena • May 12, 1998 — Collinsville, IL — Gateway Center • May 13, 1998 — Columbus, OH — Battelle Hall at G.C.C.C. • June 1, 1998 — Indi

The New Power Generation presents a smooth, seductive lead promo track from the album Newpower Soul. RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 13, 1998 Catalogue: 74321 60649 2 (EU) / Various regional promos Format: CD Promo Single Country: United States / Europe / Brazil / Mexico Label: NPG Records / RCA / BMG Album: Newpower Soul (credited to The New Power Generation) A-Side: The One THE STORY Issued exclusively as a radio promotional CD single on April 13, 1998, “The One” served as the

This advance promotional cassette was issued in 1997 to promote Prince O(+>’s acoustic album The Truth, originally intended as a standalone release before being included in the Crystal Ball box set. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records Date: January 29, 1998 Catalogue: none Format: Promo Cassette Country: USA Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST US Promo Cassette Side A / Side B (Program repeats) The Truth (3:34) Don’t Play Me (2:48) Circle Of Amour (4:44) 3rd

The Truth is Prince’s twenty-first studio album (credited to ), his first officially billed “acoustic” album. It was originally available only as part of the Crystal Ball mail-order and retail package in 1998. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records Format: CD (included with Crystal Ball set) Country: Worldwide Released: January 29, 1998 (mail order) / March 3, 1998 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Acoustic Length: 43:18 1. The Truth (3:32) 2. Don’t Play Me

This marked the song’s third appearance on the chart and brought its cumulative total to 28 weeks since its original 1982 release.