The New Power Generation (November 9, 1998) Come On - Single UK/Europe

The New Power Generation hits the dancefloor with a playful, remix‑packed symbol‑era standout.

RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 9, 1998 Catalogue: Various (see below) Format: 12" Vinyl, CD Single, Maxi CD, Cassette Country: United Kingdom / Europe Label: NPG Records / BMG

A-Side: Come On

THE STORY Released on November 9, 1998 as the sole single from the album Newpower Soul, “Come On” was credited to The New Power Generation but driven by Prince O(+>. Featuring smooth backing vocals from Chaka Khan, the track blended house, funk, and late‑’90s R&B into a sleek, club‑ready groove. The music video, with Prince disguised as an elderly prankster in a London park intercut with Beautiful Strange footage, became iconic.

CONTEXT & NOTES This multi-format release highlighted the playful and dance-oriented side of the New Power Generation era. A special 1-800-NEW-FUNK exclusive edition added a rare remix of “The One”.

TRACK LIST

UK CD Single (74321 63472 2)

1. Come On (Radio Edit) – 4:30

2. Come On (Doug E. Fresh Mix) – 4:57

3. Come On (Remix) – 8:13

UK Maxi CD Single (74321 62918 2)

1. Come On (Radio Edit) – 4:30

2. Come On (Hypermix) – 7:58

3. Come On (Latenitemix) – 4:10

4. Come On (Acapella) – 3:27

12" Vinyl (74321607161) A. Come On (Remix) – 8:13 B. Come On (Hypermix) – 7:58 / Come On (Latenitemix) – 4:10

1-800-NEW-FUNK Exclusive Bonus: The One (Remix)

All Variants

• CD Single (74321 63472 2)

• CD Single – Cardboard Sleeve (74321607172)

• Maxi CD Single (74321 62918 2)

• 12" Vinyl (74321607161)

• CD Promo (74321607162)

• Cassette Single (74321 634724)

• 1-800-NEW-FUNK Exclusive Edition (with The One Remix)

CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 65 (1 week)

PERSONNEL

• Prince O(+> – vocals, instruments, production

• The New Power Generation – performance

• Chaka Khan – backing vocals

• KAJ – co-production

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Front sleeve: Colourful New Power Generation group portrait with bold graphic design

• Back sleeve: Tracklist against black background with neon-style graphics

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS

Vibrant late-90s NPG aesthetic with bright colours and group imagery.

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• When Will We B Paid? (with Audio Stepchild) (2000)

• Supercute (2001)

• The Work, pt. 1 (2001)

SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company

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