2002 May 14: One Nite Alone Era

Released: 19 August 2003 (USA) Released: 15 September 2003 (Europe) Length: 80 minutes Country: United States Language: English Label(s): Hip‑O Records Director(s): Sanaa Hamri Starring: Prince & The New Power Generation, Eric Leeds, Sheila E., Maceo Parker, Greg Boyer, Nikka Costa Music by: Prince Live At The Aladdin Las Vegas is Prince’s 16th home video release and his sixth live concert issued on home video format. The performance was recorded on 15 December 2002 at the Al

This Japanese enhanced CD edition marks the retail release of Prince’s all-instrumental album N.E.W.S., featuring four extended 14-minute tracks representing the cardinal directions. Artist: Prince Label: Victor / NPG Date: July 29, 2003 Catalogue: VICP-62523 Format: Enhanced CD (Digipak) Country: Japan Genre: Jazz / Funk / Instrumental Style: Extended instrumental jams Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Japan Enhanced CD (VICP-62523) North (14:00) East (14:00)

N.E.W.S. is Prince’s twenty-seventh studio album and his second fully instrumental release in succession. It consists of four 14-minute tracks named after the cardinal directions, forming a continuous jazz-funk exploration. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Catalogue: n/a (club) / 85337 70712-8 (retail) Format: CD (Compass-style folding card case) Country: Worldwide Released: June 30, 2003 (NPG Music Club) / July 29, 2003 (retail) Genre: Jazz, Funk, Instrument

The live version later became the closing track of the download‑only album C‑Note. Originally written and first recorded with The Revolution in August 1985 after an argument with Susannah Melvoin, the song was revisited and re‑recorded at Paisley Park in March 1992, though no studio version has ever been officially released. Its appearance as a 2003 live download cemented Empty Room as one of Prince’s most mythic vault creations — a song whispered about for decades, finally s

As a members‑only digital download, the single was not eligible for chart tracking, but it became a cornerstone of the NPG Music Club’s 2003 output and later reappeared as part of the full C‑Note digital album.

Xpectation is Prince’s twenty-sixth studio album and his first fully instrumental release under his own name. It was surprise-released as a download to NPG Music Club members on New Year’s Day 2003. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Format: Digital Download (mp3 / WMA) Country: Worldwide Released: January 1, 2003 (NPG Music Club) Genre: Jazz, Instrumental, Fusion Length: 40:53 CONTEXT & NOTES Originally titled Xenophobia, the title track was removed (likely du

One Nite Alone... Live! is Prince’s first official live album, credited to Prince and the New Power Generation. Recorded during the One Nite Alone... Tour, it captures the intimate, piano-heavy performances that defined the tour. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince and the New Power Generation Label: NPG Records Catalogue: n/a (club) / 22193-CD-0214 + 0215 (retail box) Format: 2×CD (part of 3CD box set) Country: Worldwide Released: November 24, 2002 (NPG Music Club) / December 17,

Copenhagen was released on October 29, 2002, as a free MP3 download exclusively for European members of the NPG Music Club. Recorded live during a soundcheck on October 25, 2002, at Falconer Salen in Frederiksberg, Denmark, the track represents Prince’s deep dive into jazz‑funk improvisation during the One Nite Alone… Tour. The NPG Music Club version runs approximately eight minutes and includes a 3-minute, 20-second silent tribute to Miles Davis, later edited out for the sho

12" US: DMD-05, Front Artist: Prince & The New Power Generation Title: Days Of Wild Label: [label] Country: US Catalogue: [cat numbers] Date: June 27, 2002 Days Of Wild is a live single recorded on 18 June 2002 at the Centre Molson – Hémicycle in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on the One Nite Alone... Tour. It was initially given to attendees at the final night of the Xenophobia Celebration as a one‑track CD single, only nine days after the recording was made, before later becomin

The June 21, 2002 edition of the Star Tribune previews Prince’s weeklong celebration, including concerts at Paisley Park and the Orpheum Theatre. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 21, 2002 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music THE STORY The article announces Prince’s upcoming shows, noting a different musical direction from his previous “Dirty Mind” era at the Orpheum. It highlights performances featuring Maceo Parker and Musiq, with detail

The June 21, 2002 edition of the Star Tribune reports that Prince’s opening “Xenophobia” celebration concert has been moved from the Orpheum Theatre to his Paisley Park studio due to logistical issues. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 21, 2002 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Music News THE STORY The article explains that the show was relocated because of logistical problems with bringing gear back from a Canadian tour. It notes that ticket

One Nite Alone... (subtitled Solo piano and voice by Prince) is Prince’s twenty-fifth studio album. It is a sparse, intimate solo piano recording, released exclusively to NPG Music Club members.. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Catalogue: n/a (club exclusive) Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: May 14, 2002 Genre: Jazz, Soul, Piano Length: 34:59 PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals, piano, and instruments (except where noted) ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS AND

Released as a free NPG Music Club mp3 on March 22, 2002, “Silicon” originated in the late 1999–2000 Paisley Park sessions and later appeared in edited form on The Slaughterhouse.

March 1, 2002 – November 29, 2002 TOUR DATES — USA • March 1, 2002 — Saginaw, MI — Heritage Theater • March 2, 2002 — Chicago, IL — The Chicago Theatre • March 3, 2002 — Chicago, IL — The Chicago Theatre • March 5, 2002 — Columbus, OH — Ohio Theatre • March 6, 2002 — Detroit, MI — Detroit Opera House • March 7, 2002 — Buffalo, NY — Shea’s Performing Arts Centre • March 9, 2002 — Louisville, KY — The Louisville Palace • March 10, 2002 — Cleveland, OH — Playhouse Square Center