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|introduction              = '''([[file:Eye.png]] Like) Funky Music''' is the tenth and final credited track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s third and final 'solo' album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] ([[Wasted Kisses]] was included as an uncredited bonus track), but in June 1997, a year before the album's release, a short sample of the song was available to stream on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] (along with samples of [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]], [[Funk Radio]] and [[S&M Groove|Sado-Masochistic Groove]]).
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|introduction              = '''([[file:Eye.png]] Like) Funky Music''' is the tenth and final credited track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s third and final ’solo' album [[Album: Newpower Soul|Newpower Soul]] ([[Wasted Kisses]] was included as an uncredited bonus track), but in June 1997, a year before the album’s release, a short sample of the song was available to stream on [[Love4OneAnother.com]] (along with samples of [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]], [[Funk Radio]] and [[S&M Groove|Sado-Masochistic Groove]]).
  
 
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in May 1997, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]). A repeated horn line in the song was previously used as a repeated synth line in [[Feel U Up]].
 
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in May 1997, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]). A repeated horn line in the song was previously used as a repeated synth line in [[Feel U Up]].
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|first live appearance    = [[29_April 1997|29 April 1997: RIMAC Center, San Diego, CA, USA]] <small>(chant only during [[Sleep Around]] and [[Mr. Happy]])</small>; [[27 July 1997-am|27 July 1997 (a.m.): Egypt, Philadelphia, PA, USA]] <small>(fuller performance as part of [[Talkin' Loud And Sayin' Nothing]])</small>; [[09 August 1997-am|9 August 1997 (a.m.): Cafe Hollywood, San Antonio, TX, USA]] <small>(first full performance)</small>
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|first live appearance    = [[29_April 1997|29 April 1997: RIMAC Center, San Diego, CA, USA]] <small>(chant only during [[Sleep Around]] and [[Mr. Happy]])</small>; [[27 July 1997-am|27 July 1997 (a.m.): Egypt, Philadelphia, PA, USA]] <small>(fuller performance as part of [[Talkin’ Loud And Sayin’ Nothing]])</small>; [[09 August 1997-am|9 August 1997 (a.m.): Cafe Hollywood, San Antonio, TX, USA]] <small>(first full performance)</small>
 
* [[30 May 2012|30 May 2012: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia]] <small>(chant only in [[Play That Funky Music]])</small>
 
* [[30 May 2012|30 May 2012: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia]] <small>(chant only in [[Play That Funky Music]])</small>
 
|performed regularly on    = none
 
|performed regularly on    = none

Revision as of 14:27, 2 September 2020

I Know What To Say To You   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   EyeBlue.png Like 2 Play
(BigEyePrpl.png Like) Funky Music
Newpowersoul album.jpg
from the album Newpower Soul
Song details
Performer: New Power Generation
First Released: 30 June 1998 - Newpower Soul album
Album(s): Newpower Soul
Writer(s): Prince and Doug E. Fresh(credited to New Power Generation)
Producer(s): Prince (credited to New Power Generation)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • none
Performed occasionally in shows:

(Eye.png Like) Funky Music is the tenth and final credited track on the New Power Generation’s third and final ’solo' album Newpower Soul (Wasted Kisses was included as an uncredited bonus track), but in June 1997, a year before the album’s release, a short sample of the song was available to stream on Love4OneAnother.com (along with samples of Shoo-Bed-Ooh, Funk Radio and Sado-Masochistic Groove).

While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in May 1997, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions that produced Shoo-Bed-Ooh). A repeated horn line in the song was previously used as a repeated synth line in Feel U Up.


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
May 1997 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Basic tracking
Recording Personnel
  • SymbolSmallerBlue.png - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (credited for "all musical instruments and tantrums")
  • Doug E. Fresh - rap
  • Kirk Johnson - drum programming (as "KAJ", credited for "drums, drum and synth programs")
  • Rhonda Smith - bass guitar (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Rev. Scott - rhythm guitar (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Mr. Hayes - keyboards, background vocals (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Marva King - background vocals (credited, but uncertain contribution)
  • Hornheadz - horns

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
(Eye.png Like) Funky Music 4:31 Newpower Soul Studio
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful ?:?? Delayed performance TV broadcast Live 27 March 2009, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, NBC Studio lot, Burbank, CA; contains 1999 intro and (EyeBlue.png Like) Funky Music chants
Unreleased Versions
Title Version Additional Info
(Eye.png Like) Funky Music Studio Original longer recording missing some overdubs
 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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