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

Gold N is the first “solo” album by the New Power Generation, released independently on NPG Records. A raw, funky, and playful project led by Tony M. with significant uncredited input from Prince.

RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: New Power Generation

Label: NPG Records

Format: CD (limited retail & concert sales)

Country: Worldwide (primarily sold at concerts and NPG stores)

Released: 31 August 1993 (first available at Act II tour concerts)

Genre: Funk, Hip-Hop, R&B

Length: 46:48 (1st edition) / 43:24 (2nd edition)

THE STORY

A high-energy, party-oriented funk album with strong rap elements from Tony M. It features a mix of interludes, segues, and full tracks, blending humor, sexuality, and groove. Standouts include “Black M.F. In The House,” the smooth “2gether,” the epic “Johnny,” and the three-part title track “Goldnigga.”

CONTEXT & NOTES

Recorded between 1992 and 1993 at Studios 301 in Sydney and Paisley Park. This was the first album released on Prince’s own NPG Records label. Prince appears uncredited on vocals and instruments throughout. The second pressing removed “Guess Who’s Knockin’” due to uncleared samples from Paul McCartney’s “Let ’Em In.” The album had a very limited release and was primarily sold at concerts and specialty stores.

TRACK LISTING (1st Edition CD)

1. Goldnigga Pt. 1 — 3:11

2. Guess Who’s Knockin’ — 3:24 (removed on 2nd edition)

3. Oilcan — 0:42

4. Segue — 0:15

5. Deuce & A Quarter — 3:18

6. Segue — 0:21

7. Black M.F. In The House — 5:08

8. Goldnigga Pt. 2 — 2:51

9. Goldie’s Parade — 2:22

10. Segue — 0:35

11. 2gether — 5:31

12. Segue — 0:45

13. Call The Law — 4:16

14. Johnny — 10:19

15. Segue — 1:13

16. Goldnigga Pt. 3 — 2:37

Total Length: 46:48 (1st edition)

SINGLES

• 2gether (limited release)

2gether was the first and only single from the New Power Generation’s debut ‘solo’ album, Gold Nigga, and the first to be credited solely to the band. It was initially sold at retail stalls during the Act II tour, starting on 31 August 1993 at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy in Paris, France. Later, it was available at The New Power Generation Stores in Minneapolis and London, but never saw a wider retail release. The single featured several remixes of 2gether, though the remixers went uncredited. Due to its limited release, it wasn’t eligible for the charts.

CD

1. 2gether (Album Mix) (5:35)

2. 2gether (12 Inch Mix) (6:53)

3. 2gether (Interview) (4:22)

4. 2gether (Enlightenment) (5:19)

5. 2gether (Jeep Mix) (5:35)

6. 2gether (Instrumental) (5:40)

TC

A1. 2gether (Album Mix) (5:35)

A2. 2gether (12 Inch Mix) (6:53)

A3. 2gether (Interview) (4:22)

A4. 2gether (Enlightenment) (5:19)

A5. 2gether (Jeep Mix) (5:35)

A6. 2gether (Instrumental) (5:40)

PACKAGING & VISUALS

The provocative cover (as shown) features a close-up of a woman’s body with a gold chain, overlaid with bold 3D gold lettering spelling “GOLDNIGGA” and the NPG logo — one of Prince’s most striking and controversial album artworks of the 1990s.

PERSONNEL

• Tony M. — lead vocals, rap

• Prince — co-lead vocals (on select tracks), all other instruments (uncredited)

• Damon Dickson & Kirk Johnson — background vocals, percussion

• Michael B. — drums

• Sonny T. — bass guitar, background vocals

• Levi Seacer, Jr. — guitar

• Tommy Barbarella & Mr. Hayes — keyboards

• NPG Hornz — horns

Production

• Prince — producer, arranger (credited to the New Power Generation)

CHARTS Not eligible for official charts due to limited distribution.

SOURCES 

Album liner notes, official discography, Discogs, 45cat, Official Charts, Wikipedia, Prince Vault.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

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