NPG: Prince’s Evolving Collective

he New Power Generation first emerged in late 1989 as Prince began shifting away from the classic Revolution era and the Lovesexy band. The earliest NPG lineup formed during rehearsals for the Nude Tour, which began on June 2 1990.
This initial version included Michael Bland (drums), Levi Seacer Jr. (guitar), Sonny T. (bass), Tommy Barbarella (keyboards), and Rosie Gaines (vocals, keyboards).
Prince envisioned NPG as a tighter, funk‑driven, modern ensemble capable of supporting his new direction

The New Power Generation: Prince’s Evolving Collective

Early Life & Formation (1989–1990) The New Power Generation first emerged in late 1989 as Prince began shifting away from the classic Revolution era and the Lovesexy band. The earliest NPG lineup formed during rehearsals for the Nude Tour, which began on June 2 1990. This initial version included Michael Bland (drums), Levi Seacer Jr. (guitar), Sonny T. (bass), Tommy Barbarella (keyboards), and Rosie Gaines (vocals, keyboards). Prince envisioned NPG as a tighter, funk‑drive

NPG: Prince’s Evolving Collective

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Tevin Campbell (September 25, 1995) – "Count The Days" b/w "New Power Soul" Single: Europe

"Count The Days" was issued as the third and final single taken from Exodus, the New Power Generation album released through NPG Records. The single was distributed exclusively in the United Kingdom and Europe and marked the closing chapter of the album's single campaign. CD single (5") - Germany - 0061335 NPG A Side Count The Days (Edit 3:24) Count The Days (Album Version 3:32) New Power Soul (3:49) Unlike the album version, the single featured a specially prepared "Clean Ed

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Sep 25, 1995

The New Power Generation (August 7, 1995) – "The Good Life" Single: UK/EU

The Good Life was the second single to be released from the album Exodus (first in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released), by The New Power Generation, in North America, United Kingdom, and Europe. The single was re-released in the UK in 1997, following the Platinum People Mix receiving a lot of airplay on Rock FM 97.4, a radio station in the north-west of England. The US edition contained some of the Get Wild remixes included on the UK/European editions of the

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Aug 7, 1995

New Power Generation (August 28, 1994) – “Blankman” Soundtrack Advertisement – The Los Angeles Times

The 28 August 1994 edition of The Los Angeles Times carries a full-page advertisement for the Damon Wayans film Blankman, highlighting its soundtrack which includes music by the New Power Generation. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: August 28, 1994 Country: United States The advert promotes the comedy film Blankman starring Damon Wayans with the slogan “HE’S HERE TO SAVE YOUR BUTT!” A large illustration of the title character stands atop the film logo. Credits list th

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Aug 28, 1994

New Power Generation (August 31, 1993) Gold N Album

2gether was the first and only single from the New Power Generation’s debut ‘solo’ album, and the first credited solely to the band. It debuted at retail stalls during the Act II tour, starting with the 31 August 1993 show at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France. Later, it was sold at The New Power Generation Stores in Minneapolis and London, but never saw a wider retail release. Featuring multiple remixes with uncredited remixers, the single’s limited distri

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Aug 31, 1993