The New Power Generation (April 13, 1998) The One - Promo Single

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 first advance release from Newpower Soul by The New Power Generation. No commercial single was ever released. Multiple regional promo editions were produced with slight variations in packaging and track listings.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This promo-only release highlighted The New Power Generation’s work during Prince O(+>’s independent era. European editions credited the track via the Love Symbol, while other territories featured minimal packaging. A planned commercial release never materialized.

TRACK LIST

EU Promo CD (74321 60649 2)

1. The One (Radio Edit) – 4:33

US Promo CD

1. The One – (Album Version)

Brazil Promo CD (VP 0333)

1. The One (Radio Edit) – 4:33

2. Mad Sex – 5:16 (incorrectly labelled as “The One (Album Version)”)

Mexico Promo CD (CDX-1955)

1. The One – 4:33

All Variants

• EU Promo CD Single (74321 60649 2)

• US Promo CD Single (no catalogue number, J-card with sticker)

• Brazil Promo CD Single (VP 0333)

• Mexico Promo CD Single (CDX-1955)

CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard R&B Radio Airplay: Peak No. 44 (11 weeks)

PERSONNEL

• Prince O(+> – composition, performance (credited via Love Symbol)

• The New Power Generation – performers, production, arrangement

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

• Front sleeve: Iconic red Love Symbol with Prince image inside the circle and “The One” title

• Back sleeve: Minimal promo design with track information and credits

SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts

COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS

Classic symbol-era artwork with the large red Love Symbol dominating the design.

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Promo (74321 60649 2)

The One (Edit) — 4:33

US Promo (no cat. no.)

The One — [Time not supplied]

Mexico Promo (CDX‑1955)

The One — 4:33

Brazil Promo (VP 0333)

The One (Radio Edit) — 4:33

Mad Sex — 5:16

(Incorrectly labelled “The One (Album Version)”)