1995 Sept 25: Gold Experience Era

The second single from The New Power Generation’s album Exodus (the first single in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released). Released in the United States on June 13 1995 on NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The NPG (The New Power Generation) Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 13 1995 Country: United States Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Single, Cassette, Promo Releases TRACK LISTINGS CD Single (9 17859-2) The Go

A 1995 article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Warner Bros.’ new leadership hopes to release Prince’s long-delayed album The Gold Experience in the fall, amid ongoing contract tensions between the artist and the label. PUBLICATION Publication: Star Tribune Date: May 26, 1995 Country: USA Section / Pages: Popular Music / Page 57 Title: New Warners’ team hopes Prince’s album will be out in the fall THE STORY Staff writer Jon Bream details comments from new Warner

A funky and energetic album that further established Candy Dulfer’s signature jazz-funk sound in the mid-90s. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Candy Dulfer Label: BMG / Ariola Date: 1995 Catalogue: 74321 31513 2 Format: CD Album Country: Europe THE STORY Big Girl is the third studio album by Dutch saxophonist Candy Dulfer, released in 1995. The album blends jazz-funk, soul, and contemporary grooves, showcasing her powerful alto saxophone playing alongside strong rhythmic tracks and me

A full‑throttle NPG club assault — remixes, rarities, and mid‑’90s funk energy at its wildest. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 20 March 1995 Catalogue: 0061195NPG (CD) / 0061190NPG (12") / 4-021370 (AU Cassette) Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette Maxi Country: United Kingdom / Europe / Australia Label: NPG Records A-Side: Get Wild THE STORY Released on 20 March 1995, Get Wild was the lead single from the album Exodus by The New Power Generation. An earlier version appea

Exodus is the second "solo" album by the New Power Generation, a wild, conceptual funk-rock party record released primarily in Europe. It features Prince heavily disguised as Tora Tora alongside strong band performances led by Sonny T. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: New Power Generation Label: NPG Records Format: CD, LP, MC Country: Europe, Australia, Taiwan (not released in the USA) Released: 27 March 1995 Genre: Funk, Rock, R&B Length: 65:33” THE STORY A playful, narrative-driven

Released on March 20, 1995, “Get Wild” became the first European single from Exodus, featuring exclusive tracks and remixes unique to the UK/EU market.

A second wave of anticipation surrounds these Wembley dates — not just because they mark the end of the UK leg, but because they capture the artist formerly known as Prince at a moment of fierce reinvention. London audiences are promised a night where funk, theatre, and creative defiance collide on one of the city’s biggest stages.

A powerful and provocative Time Out London cover featuring the giant Love Symbol with an anchor tattoo, questioning Prince’s identity crisis during his battle with Warner Bros. and the “SLAVE” protest. PUBLICATION Publication: Time Out London Date: March 15–22, 1995 (Issue No. 1282) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover Title: Sex Symbol or Slave? Prince Tells All THE STORY This striking black-and-white cover is dominated by a massive white Love Symbol (O(+>)

Released in the USA on March 14, 1995, Purple Medley was issued as a stand‑alone single to coincide with The Ultimate Live Experience tour in Europe. The medley was created at the request of the tour promoters, who wanted Prince to incorporate his classic hits into the show. Instead of performing a traditional hits medley live, Prince produced a studio‑crafted megamix, accompanied by a video screened before the concerts.

Suddenly a small man appears from behind a grey door. He is wearing a long velvet coat and eating bread wrapped in a pink napkin. As the foursome step a little closer, they recognize the wire thin moustache, immaculate black hair, huge brown eyes and elegant gold jewelry.