The June 14, 2025 edition of the Star Tribune features a heartfelt recollection by J.D. Steele of the Steeles about taking his 7-year-old son Jason to see Prince perform at the Mill City Music Festival in downtown Minneapolis in 1998. Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 14, 2025 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Feature / Local Music Memory THE STORY J.D. Steele shares the story of bringing his son Jason backstage during Prince’s performance at

This 2023 retail reissue is the first widely available standalone vinyl edition of Prince O(+>’s 1998 acoustic album The Truth. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records / Legacy Date: June 7, 2023 Catalogue: 19439956891 Format: LP (Reissue) Country: European Union Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince Side A The Truth Don’t Play Me Circle Of Amour 3rd Eye Dionne Man In A Uniform Side B Animal Kingdom The Other Side Of The Pillow Fascination One Of Your Tears Comeback Welcome 2

This 2021 Record Store Day reissue marks the first standalone vinyl release of Prince’s 1998 acoustic album The Truth. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records / Legacy Date: June 12, 2021 Catalogue: 19075935501 (or similar RSD variant) Format: 180g LP (Reissue) Country: Worldwide Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Side 1 The Truth (3:35) Don’t Play Me (2:48) Circle Of Amour (4:44) 3rd Eye (4:54) Dionne (3:14) Man In A Uniform (3:08) Side 2 Animal Kingdom (4:01)

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

Beautiful Strange was a television special created for UK television and first broadcast on Channel 4 on October 24, 1998. A US broadcast followed on October 27, 1998. Running for approximately 80 minutes, the programme combined an interview with Mel B of the Spice Girls with Prince concert footage recorded at the Café de Paris in London during the early hours of August 28, 1998. The special also incorporated the “Beautiful Strange” and “Come On” videos, with “Come On” appear

This short Evening Argus picture feature reports on Prince's appearance at the third annual GQ Men of the Year Awards in New York. The clipping focuses entirely on his unusual choice of clothing for the occasion, while also noting that Sting received the music/solo artist award at the ceremony. Publication: Evening Argus Date: October 22, 1998 Country: United Kingdom Published beneath the headline “Prince of the bizarre”, the brief newspaper item reports on Prince's appearanc

This Lancashire Evening Telegraph feature reports on the third annual GQ Men of the Year Awards in New York, where Prince presented the television comedian award to Chris Rock. Although the article's main subject is Sting receiving the music/solo artist honour, Prince receives distinctive coverage for both the award presentation and the unusual outfit worn to the ceremony. Publication: Lancashire Evening Telegraph Date: October 22, 1998 Event Date: October 21, 1998 Country: U

Come 2 My House is the tenth solo studio album by Chaka Khan and her first release for NPG Records. The project was largely co-written and co-produced by Prince and represented one of the most substantial collaborations between the two artists. CD album - USA - 785337982129 Released in the United States on September 29, 1998, the album combined Chaka Khan's powerful vocal style with Prince's contemporary late-1990s production approach. The release formed part of a wider NPG R

This Japanese limited edition 4CD set compiles the massive Crystal Ball collection along with the full The Truth album, released with a special OBI strip and additional booklet. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records / Nippon Crown Date: August 26, 1998 Catalogue: CRCL-80005~8 Format: 4CD Limited Edition (w/ OBI & Booklet) Country: Japan Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST Disc 1 Crystal Ball Dream Factory Acknowledge Me Ripopgodazippa Lovesign Hide The Bone 2mo

This French concert advert promotes Prince’s New Power Generation performance at Paris’s Zénith on August 21 1998. The bold design captures the energy of Prince’s late‑1990s era, highlighting his collaboration with legendary bassist Larry Graham and the NPG’s evolving funk‑soul sound. Publication: Concert Advert Date: August 21 1998 Country: France The poster announces the New Power Generation show presented by ICO, featuring Prince and guest Larry Graham. The typography is v

Event: Prince (New Power Generation) appear on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, performing live at NBC Studio 3, Burbank, California, USA. The performance features Prince and New Power Generation delivering two versions of “Come On”, aligning with the promotional cycle for the Newpower Soul release. Setlist: • Come On • Come On (Remix) Chronicle Note: A concise, high‑energy television appearance showcasing Prince’s late‑90s band chemistry. The performance emphasised

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

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

Crystal Ball is Prince’s twentieth studio album (credited to ), his second triple album in succession, and the first to be released and distributed completely independently. It is a vault collection of previously unreleased material spanning 1983–1997, originally available via direct mail order in January 1998, with retail following in March. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records Catalogue: 9362-46314-2 (retail) Format: 3×CD (mail order included bonus Kamasu

This monumental 5CD box set is Prince O(+>’s first fully independent release, compiling a vast collection of previously unreleased “vault” material along with the acoustic album The Truth and the instrumental Kamasutra. Artist: Prince O(+> Label: NPG Records Date: January 29, 1998 Catalogue: none (direct order) Format: 5CD Box Set Country: USA TRACK LIST Disc 1 (Bootleg One) Crystal Ball (10:28) Dream Factory (3:07) Acknowledge Me (5:27) Ripopgodazippa (4:39) Lovesign (Shock

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