Prince launched the Diamonds and Pearls Tour at Tokyo Dome on April 3, 1992, unveiling a newly expanded band, a bold visual identity, and a show built to match the scale of his most lavish album in years. The opening night signalled a new era of spectacle, musicianship, and global ambition. A tour built on glamour, precision, and reinvention. The kickoff performance captured Prince at a moment of transformation — introducing the New Power Generation as a fully realised band,

Released March 5, 1992, Hippy Blood includes multiple Prince‑remixed versions and the Prince‑written Whispering Dandelions, with Japan receiving an expanded EP featuring Elephant Box remixes.