Prince (September 4, 1991) – “Prince and N.P.G. to Release Video Collection” Feature – New Pittsburgh Courier

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Sep 4, 1991
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This New Pittsburgh Courier article from September 4 1991 announces Prince and the New Power Generation’s upcoming Gett Off Maxi Video — a thirty‑minute collection of five full‑length clips tied to the Diamonds and Pearls era, highlighting Prince’s expanding multimedia vision.

Publication: New Pittsburgh Courier Date: September 4, 1991

Country: United States

The article outlines Prince’s new “Maxi video” concept, mirroring the structure of his Gett Off maxi‑single.

Directed by Randee St. Nicholas, the thirty‑minute release contains five videos — Gett Off, Houstyle, Violet the Organ Grinder, Gangster Glam, and Clockin’ the Jizz. Filmed over two weeks, the segments range from dark, stylised interiors to playful scenes around Paisley Park, including a lion’s cage and Prince’s yellow-painted home.

The article emphasises Prince’s hands‑on creative control, noting his use of personal props, self‑shot portraits, and symbolic colour themes throughout the project.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By 1991, Prince was reshaping pop visual culture through the Diamonds and Pearls era. The Gett Off Maxi Video marked a shift toward long‑form music films, foreshadowing multimedia releases that would define the decade.

The New Pittsburgh Courier, a major African‑American newspaper, framed the project as a significant artistic milestone, underscoring Prince’s continual reinvention and visual experimentation.

The release date — September 10, 1991 — aligned with the rise of the New Power Generation.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Announcement of the Gett Off Maxi Video

Era: 1991 – Diamonds and Pearls / N.P.G. Era Tone: Innovative, cinematic, and provocative

Photography: Text‑only article describing video imagery and production settings

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Announcement of Prince’s Gett Off Maxi Video
Breakdown of the five included video segments
Confirmation of the September 10, 1991 release date

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