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The September 2013 issue of V Magazine features Prince on the cover with a powerful black & white portrait by Inez & Vinoodh, accompanied by an extensive twelve-page feature celebrating “The Purple Reign of a Musical Genius”. Publication: V Magazine Date: September 2013 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Front Cover + Major Interior Feature THE STORY This landmark fashion and culture magazine spread includes a stunning cover shot of Prince in an afro and ornate jacket, plus a deep twelve-page feature with multiple portraits exploring his career, artistry, and enduring influence. The piece blends high-fashion photography with insightful commentary on Prince as a musical icon. CONTEXT AND NOTES In 2013 Prince was in a reflective and highly respected phase of his career. This V Magazine feature stands as one of the most visually striking and comprehensive late-career tributes, highlighting his timeless style and cultural significance. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Major cover story and 12-page fashion feature Era: 2013 (Later career renaissance) Tone: Elegant, reverent, iconic Photography: Dramatic black & white portraits by Inez & Vinoodh WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Iconic cover with Prince in a large afro wearing a patterned jacket and jewellery Large purple “V” logo overlaying the image Bold text “THE PURPLE REIGN OF A MUSICAL GENIUS” Multiple interior portraits and extensive feature layout

The second studio album by Rosie Gaines (and her first since leaving The New Power Generation), released on June 13 1995 on Motown Records. The album features significant writing and musical contributions from Prince on several tracks. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Rosie Gaines Label: Motown Records Release Date: June 13 1995 Country: United States (with International and Japanese variants) Format: CD, Cassette Length: 65:41 (US version) / 72:03 (International) / 73:57 (Japanese) TRACK LISTINGS CD (US Edition) I Want U (Inner City Blues) (Earth Mama Version) (6:34) Are You Ready Closer Than Close Googaga Turn Your Lights Down Low (4:29) My Tender Heart (5:10) I Almost Lost You Slowman Can U Handle It Concrete Jungle Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind December 25th I Want U (Purple Version) (3:36) CD (International Edition) I Want U (Purple Version) (3:36) Are You Ready Closer Than Close Googaga Ooh La La Turn Your Lights Down Low (4:29) My Tender Heart (5:10) I Almost Lost You Slowman Can U Handle It Concrete Jungle Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind December 25th Bubbly World Do What You Wanna Do CD (Japanese Edition) I Want U (Inner City Blues) (Earth Mama Version) (6:34) Are You Ready Closer Than Close Googaga Turn Your Lights Down Low (4:29) My Tender Heart (5:10) I Almost Lost You Slowman Can U Handle It Concrete Jungle Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind December 25th I Want U (Purple Version) (3:36) Bubbly World Do What You Wanna Do Cassette (US / UK Release) Side 1: I Want U (Purple Version) (3:36) Are You Ready Closer Than Close Googaga Ooh La La Turn Your Lights Down Low (4:29) My Tender Heart (5:10) Side 2: I Almost Lost You Slowman Can U Handle It Concrete Jungle Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind December 25th Bubbly World Do What You Wanna Do Digital 20th Anniversary Edition (December 8 2015) I Want U (Inner City Blues) (Earth Mama Version) (6:34) Are You Ready Closer Than Close Googaga (Making It Up As We Go Along) Ooh La La Turn Your Lights Down Low (4:29) My Tender Heart (5:10) I Almost Lost You Slowman Can You Handle It Concrete Jungle Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind December 25th Bubbly World Do What U Wanna Do Closer Than Close (Mentor Remake) I Want U (Purple Version) (3:36) Are You Ready (Chickhaboom Version) Closer Than Close (Daydreams of You Version) Swing Hard Poor Little Girlie I Want U (Paisley Version) (3:51) My Tender Love (My Tender Heart Demo) (5:05) December 25th (Alternate Version) Slowman (Alternate Version) Turn Your Lights Down Low (Alternate Version) (4:30) Closer Than Close (Instrumental) A Song for You (Live In Switzerland) Get The Ghetto Off Your Mind (Live In Switzerland) Are You Ready (Live In Switzerland) Independent Woman (Live In Switzerland) I Almost Lost You (Live In Switzerland) CHART PERFORMANCE (US) Billboard R&B Albums Chart: Peak No. 99 (9 weeks) PERSONNEL Key Prince-related contributions: Prince – background vocals (on My Tender Heart and Turn Your Lights Down Low – uncredited on the latter) Writing on I Want U and My Tender Heart Main musicians: Rosie Gaines (vocals, keyboards), James Behringer, Levi Seacer Jr., Ricky Peterson, Kirk Johnson, Eric Leeds, Matt "Atlanta Bliss" Blistan, Tommy Barbarella, Michael Bland, The Steeles, and many others (full detailed credits available on the album sleeve). THE STORY Work began in 1990 while Rosie Gaines was in The New Power Generation. After leaving the band and the closure of Paisley Park Records, she completed the project for Motown. It includes Prince-associated tracks and a Bob Marley cover. Earlier versions of some songs appeared on the unreleased Concrete Jungle project. CONTEXT & NOTES The US edition features a unique track listing with two versions of “I Want U”. A 1997 remix of the title track became a major club hit. A 20th Anniversary expanded digital edition was released in 2015. RELATED MATERIAL Rosie Gaines – Concrete Jungle (2009 Digital) Rosie Gaines – I Want U (Single) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Wikipedia, sleevographia2, Discogs and 45cat. All single artwork, photographs, labels, 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.

The second single from The New Power Generation’s album Exodus (the first single in the USA, where the album was ultimately not released). Released in the United States on June 13 1995 on NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: The NPG (The New Power Generation) Label: NPG Records / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 13 1995 Country: United States Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Single, Cassette, Promo Releases TRACK LISTINGS CD Single (9 17859-2) The Good Life (5:48) Get Wild (Money Maker Remix) (6:01) CD Maxi-Single (9 43537-2) The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) Free The Music (1:47) Get Wild (In The House Remix) (6:14) Get Wild (Club Mix) (5:41 CD Promo (PRO-CD-7582-R) The Good Life (Big City Radio Edit) (4:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) The Good Life (Edit) (4:01) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) CD Promo (PRO-CD-7595-R) The Good Life (Radio Edit) (4:02) The Good Life (Album Version) (5:41) Get Wild (Album Version) (4:33) Get Wild (Money Maker Radio Edit) (4:13) Get Wild (Funky Jazz Radio Edit) (4:15) 12" Single (9 43537-0) A Side: The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) B Side: Free The Music (1:47) Get Wild (In The House Remix) (6:14) Get Wild (Club Mix) (5:41) 12" Promo (PRO-A-7582) A Side: The Good Life (Album Version) (5:48) The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) B Side: Free The Music (1:47) Get Wild (In The House Remix) (6:14) Get Wild (Club Mix) (5:41) Cassette Single (9 17859-4) A1. The Good Life (5:48) A2. Get Wild (Money Maker Remix) (6:01) The Good Life - Exodus Sampler Experience A1. The Good Life (Big City Remix) (5:05) A2. The Good Life (Bullets Go Bang Remix) (5:14) A3. Free The Music (3:24) CHART PERFORMANCE (US) Did not enter the Billboard Hot 100 or major US charts. CHART PERFORMANCE (UK) Initial release: Peak No. 29 1997 re-release: Peak No. 15 PERSONNEL Composed, arranged, performed and produced by The New Power Generation. Co-production, remixes and additional instruments by Kirk Johnson. See back cover credits for full engineering and additional musician details. THE STORY “The Good Life” was released while The New Power Generation promoted the Exodus album. The US edition included several Get Wild remixes previously unavailable in America. The track was later re-released in the UK in 1997 after the Platinum People Mix gained significant airplay on Rock FM 97.4. CONTEXT & NOTES This maxi-single is notable for its extensive remixes and inclusion of the non-album track “Free The Music”. The vibrant artwork reflects the creative energy of The NPG during the mid-1990s. RELATED MATERIAL The NPG – Exodus (1995 Album) The NPG – “Get Wild” (Single) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault, Wikipedia, sleevographia2, Discogs and 45cat. All single artwork, photographs, labels, 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

Artist: Mazarati Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Records Release Date: June 13 1986 Country: United States Format: 7" Single, Promo 12" Cover art for the 7" single featuring "100 MPH (Edit)" and "Don’t Leave Me Baby," produced by Brown Mark and co-produced by David Z. Promo single of "100 MPH" by Mazarati, featuring dual edited versions of the track, produced by Brown Mark and co-produced by David Z. Cover of the 12" promo single featuring the energetic track "100 MPH" by Mazarati, showcasing both the full-length LP version and a shorter edit. 12" Promo Single (PRO-A-2392) CHART PERFORMANCE (US) Billboard Black Singles Chart: Peak No. 19 (14 weeks) Billboard Hot Dance/Disco - Club Play Chart: Peak No. 12 (10 weeks) Did not enter the Billboard Hot 100. PERSONNEL Prince contributed uncredited writing and performance on “100 MPH”. THE STORY “100 MPH” was released three months after the parent album. The single version features a unique edit not available elsewhere. The B-side “Don’t Leave Me Baby” is a previously unreleased track that does not involve Prince. Produced and arranged by Brown Mark, with co-production by David Z. CONTEXT & NOTES This release highlights the strong Paisley Park family connection, with Mazarati being one of the label’s early acts. The song’s funk-rock energy and Prince’s behind-the-scenes involvement helped it perform well on the Black Singles and Dance charts. RELATED MATERIAL Mazarati – Mazarati (1986 Album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page SOURCES Prince Vault, Wikipedia, sleevographia2, Discogs and 45cat. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, labels, 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