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− | |introduction = '''Newpower Soul''' is the third and final | + | |introduction = '''Newpower Soul''' is the third and final ’solo' album by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] (although [[Prince]] is the only band member featuring on all three albums). It was released worldwide in June 1998. |
− | + | '''Sessions and compling''' | |
− | + | The album was recorded between November 1996 and February 1998, at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA. Although bandmembers are listed for the whole album, their contribution is uncertain in many cases, with the album largely recorded by [[Prince]]. | |
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Indeed, while the two previous [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] albums feature [[Prince]] in a back-up role, often hidden, uncredited, or using disguised vocals, '''Newpower Soul''' features him in a prominent role, and he is the only person shown on the cover. | Indeed, while the two previous [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] albums feature [[Prince]] in a back-up role, often hidden, uncredited, or using disguised vocals, '''Newpower Soul''' features him in a prominent role, and he is the only person shown on the cover. | ||
As such, the album is often incorrectly referred to as a "[[Prince]]" or "[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]" album, but the choice to release the album under the band name was intentional, and as such, it is featured here as it is credited. | As such, the album is often incorrectly referred to as a "[[Prince]]" or "[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]" album, but the choice to release the album under the band name was intentional, and as such, it is featured here as it is credited. | ||
− | Although the band is referred to as [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] the album title uses "Newpower" as a single word. This is perhaps to differentiate it from the track [[New Power Soul]], released on [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]]. Also of note is that "Newpower" in the album title is printed on the inlay card, visible using a clear CD tray; it is not printed on the | + | Although the band is referred to as [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] the album title uses "Newpower" as a single word. This is perhaps to differentiate it from the track [[New Power Soul]], released on [[Album: Exodus|Exodus]]. Also of note is that "Newpower" in the album title is printed on the inlay card, visible using a clear CD tray; it is not printed on the album’s booklet, so images of the album cover using the booklet as a basis, such as the one used here, do not display the full album title. |
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+ | '''Promotion''' | ||
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+ | [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) toured extensively to support the album with the [[New Power Soul Tour]] and the [[New Power Soul Festival Tour]], promoting this album and the 'companion' albums, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]’s [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station’s] [[Album: GCS 2000|GCS 2000]]. The tours were billed using the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], but the name "[[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]" was used commonly on promotion, and the images, the merchandise and the backdrop of the tour focused on the '''Newpower Soul''' album. | ||
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+ | The album produced only one commercially-released single, [[Single: Come On|Come On]], although [[Single: The One|The One]] was available as a promotional single in the USA prior to the album’s release. | ||
+ | The album reached number 22 on the US Billboard 200 Chart, and number 8 on the Billboard R&B Albums Chart. | ||
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|tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.'' </small> | |tracklisting = <small>The compact disc version is the original issue.'' </small> | ||
# <b>[[Newpower Soul]]</b> (5:00) | # <b>[[Newpower Soul]]</b> (5:00) | ||
− | # <b>[[Mad Sex]]</b> (5:12) | + | # <b>[[Mad Sex]]</b> (5:12) <sup>1</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Until | + | # <b>[[Until U’re In My Arms Again]]</b> (4:47) |
# <b>[[When U Love Somebody]]</b> (5:56) | # <b>[[When U Love Somebody]]</b> (5:56) | ||
# <b>[[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]</b> (3:23) | # <b>[[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]</b> (3:23) | ||
− | # <b>[[Push It Up]]</b> (5:28) | + | # <b>[[Push It Up]]</b> (5:28) <sup>2</sup> |
# <b>[[Freaks On This Side]]</b> (5:42) | # <b>[[Freaks On This Side]]</b> (5:42) | ||
# <b>[[Come On]]</b> (5:59) | # <b>[[Come On]]</b> (5:59) | ||
# <b>[[The One]]</b> (7:04) | # <b>[[The One]]</b> (7:04) | ||
− | # <b>[[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]][[(Eye Like) Funky Music| Like) Funky Music]]</b> (4:31) | + | # <b>[[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]][[(Eye Like) Funky Music| Like) Funky Music]] </b> (4:31) <sup>3</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Wasted Kisses]]</b> (2:58)<sup> | + | # <b>[[Wasted Kisses]]</b> (2:58) <sup>4</sup> |
− | |credits = [[Prince]] ( | + | |credits = All songs written by [[Prince]] (credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]), except where noted. |
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|* comment = <small> | |* comment = <small> | ||
− | <sup>1</sup> [[Wasted Kisses]] is a hidden track, track 49 - tracks 11-47 are silent tracks, 0:05 each, and track 48 is also silent, with a length of 0:44. | + | <sup>1</sup> Written with [[Kirk Johnson]] (credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])<br> |
+ | <sup>2</sup> Written with [[Larry Graham]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_E._Fresh Doug E. Fresh] (credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])<br> | ||
+ | <sup>3</sup> Written with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_E._Fresh Doug E. Fresh] (credited to the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]])<br> | ||
+ | <sup>4</sup> [[Wasted Kisses]] is a hidden track, track 49 - tracks 11-47 are silent tracks, 0:05 each, and track 48 is also silent, with a length of 0:44. | ||
'' </small> | '' </small> | ||
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*Side 1: | *Side 1: | ||
# <b>[[Newpower Soul]]</b> (5:00) | # <b>[[Newpower Soul]]</b> (5:00) | ||
− | # <b>[[Mad Sex]]</b> (5:12) | + | # <b>[[Mad Sex]]</b> (5:12) <sup>1</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Until | + | # <b>[[Until U’re In My Arms Again]]</b> (4:47) |
# <b>[[When U Love Somebody]]</b> (5:56) | # <b>[[When U Love Somebody]]</b> (5:56) | ||
# <b>[[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]</b> (3:23) | # <b>[[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]</b> (3:23) | ||
− | # <b>[[Push It Up]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[Push It Up]]</b> (5:32) <sup>2</sup> |
*Side 2: | *Side 2: | ||
− | # <b>[[Freaks On This Side]]</b> (5: | + | # <b>[[Freaks On This Side]]</b> (5:39) |
# <b>[[Come On]]</b> (5:59) | # <b>[[Come On]]</b> (5:59) | ||
# <b>[[The One]]</b> (7:04) | # <b>[[The One]]</b> (7:04) | ||
− | # <b>[[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]][[(Eye Like) Funky Music| Like) Funky Music]]</b> (4:31) | + | # <b>[[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]][[(Eye Like) Funky Music| Like) Funky Music]]</b> (4:31) <sup>3</sup> |
− | # <b>[[Wasted Kisses]]</b> (2:58) | + | # <b>[[Wasted Kisses]]</b> (2:58) |
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|musicians = [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (credited for "all musical instruments and tantrums") | |musicians = [[Prince]] (as [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]) - all vocals and instruments, except where noted (credited for "all musical instruments and tantrums") | ||
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*[[Hornheadz]] - horns on [[Newpower Soul]], [[Mad Sex]], [[Freaks On This Side]] | *[[Hornheadz]] - horns on [[Newpower Soul]], [[Mad Sex]], [[Freaks On This Side]] | ||
*[[Brother Jules|DJ Brother Jules]] - scratches on [[Mad Sex]] and [[Push It Up]] | *[[Brother Jules|DJ Brother Jules]] - scratches on [[Mad Sex]] and [[Push It Up]] | ||
− | *[[NPG Orchestra]] - orchestra on [[Until | + | *[[NPG Orchestra]] - orchestra on [[Until U’re In My Arms Again]] and [[The One]] |
*[[Pierre Baptiste]] - additional horns on [[When U Love Somebody]] | *[[Pierre Baptiste]] - additional horns on [[When U Love Somebody]] | ||
*[[Clark Gayton]] - additional horns on [[When U Love Somebody]] | *[[Clark Gayton]] - additional horns on [[When U Love Somebody]] | ||
− | *[[Wayne | + | *[[Wayne DuMaine]] - additional horns on [[When U Love Somebody]] |
*[[Larry Graham]] - co-lead vocals on [[Push It Up]] (uncredited) | *[[Larry Graham]] - co-lead vocals on [[Push It Up]] (uncredited) | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] - vocals on [[Push It Up]] (uncredited), background vocals on [[Come On]] (credited for "laidback groundz") | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] - vocals on [[Push It Up]] (uncredited), background vocals on [[Come On]] (credited for "laidback groundz") | ||
*[[Marva King]] - background vocals on [[Push It Up]] | *[[Marva King]] - background vocals on [[Push It Up]] | ||
+ | *[[Kim Berry]] - background vocals on [[Freaks On This Side]] (uncredited) | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_E._Fresh Doug E. Fresh] - rap on [[Push It Up]] (uncredited) and [[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]] [[(Eye Like) Funky Music|Like) Funky Music]] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_E._Fresh Doug E. Fresh] - rap on [[Push It Up]] (uncredited) and [[(Eye Like) Funky Music|(]][[file:EyeBlue.png|link=(Eye Like) Funky Music]] [[(Eye Like) Funky Music|Like) Funky Music]] | ||
*[[Kat Dyson]] - bottleneck acoustic guitar on [[Come On]] | *[[Kat Dyson]] - bottleneck acoustic guitar on [[Come On]] | ||
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*[[Hans-Martin Buff]] - engineer | *[[Hans-Martin Buff]] - engineer | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Gardner Brian Gardner] - mastering (at Bernie Grundman) | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Gardner Brian Gardner] - mastering (at Bernie Grundman) | ||
− | *[[Clare Fischer]] - [[NPG Orchestra]] arrangement and conducting on [[Until | + | *[[Clare Fischer]] - [[NPG Orchestra]] arrangement and conducting on [[Until U’re In My Arms Again]] and [[The One]] |
− | *Arne Frager - orchestra engineer on [[Until | + | *Arne Frager - orchestra engineer on [[Until U’re In My Arms Again]] and [[The One]] (O’Henry Sound Studios) |
− | *Brett Swain - assistant orchestra engineer on [[Until | + | *Brett Swain - assistant orchestra engineer on [[Until U’re In My Arms Again]] and [[The One]] (O’Henry Sound Studios) |
*[[Fred Harrington]] - additional engineering on [[Come On]] | *[[Fred Harrington]] - additional engineering on [[Come On]] | ||
*[[Steve Parke|Parke]] - artwork and design, photography | *[[Steve Parke|Parke]] - artwork and design, photography | ||
*Debbi McGuan - design | *Debbi McGuan - design | ||
− | |thanks = ''"TheNewPowerGeneration would like 2 praise God/Love/Truth 4 universal knowledge and preservation in the face of mendacity... thank u 4 everexpanding clarity. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan], [[Larry Graham]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_E._Fresh Doug E. Fresh], [[Hornheadz]] and [[Kat Dyson]]: your contributions b da bomb... peace, at least! [[NPG Records]] thanx - [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], [[Mayte]], Jacqui Thompson, Willie Donwell, [[Steve Parke|Parke]], Billy Sparks, Opnmind, Milv, Evolve2001, [[Manuela Testolini|Manuela T.]] and Love4Oneanother Charities, Inc.. [[NPG Records]] is owned and operated by the New Power Generation. A word 2 all up and coming "artists" - the art u create is an xtension of u and your contribution is priceless. | + | |thanks = ''"TheNewPowerGeneration would like 2 praise God/Love/Truth 4 universal knowledge and preservation in the face of mendacity... thank u 4 everexpanding clarity. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan], [[Larry Graham]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_E._Fresh Doug E. Fresh], [[Hornheadz]] and [[Kat Dyson]]: your contributions b da bomb... peace, at least! [[NPG Records]] thanx - [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], [[Mayte]], [[Jacqui Thompson]], Willie Donwell, [[Steve Parke|Parke]], [[Billy Sparks]], Opnmind, Milv, Evolve2001, [[Manuela Testolini|Manuela T.]] and Love4Oneanother Charities, Inc.. [[NPG Records]] is owned and operated by the New Power Generation. A word 2 all up and coming "artists" - the art u create is an xtension of u and your contribution is priceless. Don’t sell out. $is only paper and your picture ain’t on it, but a good song never dies. Much respect 2 the husbands and midwives and husbands - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan], [[Larry Graham]], [[Kirk Johnson]] 4 the drum and synth programs, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_E._Fresh Doug E. Fresh] and the [[Hornheadz]]."'' |
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|singles = | |singles = | ||
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|see also = | |see also = | ||
{{SeeAlso| | {{SeeAlso| | ||
− | |item1 = | + | |item1 = [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House]]<br>(Album) |
− | |image1 = | + | |image1 = [[File:Come2myhouse_album.jpg|80px|link=Album: Come 2 My House]] |
− | |item2 = | + | |item2 = [[Album: GCS 2000|GCS 2000]]<br>(Album) |
− | |image2 = | + | |image2 = [[File:Gcs2000_album.jpg|80px|link=Album: GCS 2000]] |
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| Weeks in chart = 2 | | Weeks in chart = 2 | ||
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− | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= | + | |certifications = {{noCertification|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
− | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= | + | |awards = {{noAwards|format=album|Country= the USA}} |
}} | }} | ||
|releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | |releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | ||
− | |album promotion = [[Prince]] toured extensively to support the album with the [[New Power Soul Tour]] and the [[New Power Soul Festival Tour]], promoting this album and the 'companion' albums, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan] | + | |album promotion = [[Prince]] toured extensively to support the album with the [[New Power Soul Tour]] and the [[New Power Soul Festival Tour]], promoting this album and the 'companion' albums, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]’s [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station’s] [[Album: GCS 2000|GCS 2000]]. The tours were billed using the name [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], but the name "[[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]" was used commonly on promotion, and the images, the merchandise and the backdrop of the tour focused on the '''Newpower Soul''' album. |
− | |trivia = Initial copies of the album incorrectly number the tracks on the back cover. [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]] is correctly identified as track 5, but the next track, [[Push It Up]], is listed as track 7 ( | + | |trivia = Initial copies of the album incorrectly number the tracks on the back cover. [[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]] is correctly identified as track 5, but the next track, [[Push It Up]], is listed as track 7 (possibly due to the intended inclusion of [[The Good Life|The Good Life (Big City Mix)]] as track 6). This error was corrected for later printings. |
− | * The album was included in a so called'' | + | * The album was included in a so called ''Newpowerpak'' 3CD box-set, released through [[1-800 New Funk]], along with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaka_Khan Chaka Khan]’s [[Album: Come 2 My House|Come 2 My House]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Central_Station Graham Central Station’s] [[GCS 2000]]. The box-set included the standard packaging for each album, with a cardboard slipcover around the three CD cases. |
− | *An early configuration of the album contained [[The Good Life|The Good Life (Big City Remix)]]; the track was removed, but the first printings of the | + | *An early configuration of the album contained [[The Good Life|The Good Life (Big City Remix)]]; the track was removed, but the first printings of the album’s back cover show incorrect numbering following the track’s removal (it is also mentioned in order during the rap on [[Newpower Soul]]. |
* During a [[Love4oneanother.com]] "? of the week" in 1999, a fan (using the name ''Joe Kelly'') asked, "Since you are obviously opposed to violence and promote peace, what is the positive significance and meaning of your gun microphone [used on the album cover and during live shows]?", to which [[Prince]] replied, ''"My words of peace go in2 the gun and nullify its power"''. | * During a [[Love4oneanother.com]] "? of the week" in 1999, a fan (using the name ''Joe Kelly'') asked, "Since you are obviously opposed to violence and promote peace, what is the positive significance and meaning of your gun microphone [used on the album cover and during live shows]?", to which [[Prince]] replied, ''"My words of peace go in2 the gun and nullify its power"''. | ||
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# <b>[[Newpower Soul]]</b> | # <b>[[Newpower Soul]]</b> | ||
# <b>[[Mad Sex]]</b> | # <b>[[Mad Sex]]</b> | ||
− | # <b>[[Until | + | # <b>[[Until U’re In My Arms Again]]</b> |
# <b>[[When U Love Somebody]]</b> | # <b>[[When U Love Somebody]]</b> | ||
# <b>[[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]</b> | # <b>[[Shoo-Bed-Ooh]]</b> | ||
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# <b>[[Wasted Kisses]]</b> (2:58) | # <b>[[Wasted Kisses]]</b> (2:58) | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |references = [[Book:_The_Vault| | + | |references = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]'' |
* ''[http://princeonlinemuseum.com/love4oneanother/home99.html PrinceOnlineMuseum.com]'' | * ''[http://princeonlinemuseum.com/love4oneanother/home99.html PrinceOnlineMuseum.com]'' | ||
|categories = [[Category:1998]][[Category:Studio Albums (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]][[Category:NPG Records releases]] | |categories = [[Category:1998]][[Category:Studio Albums (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Studio Albums (Related Artists)]][[Category:NPG Records releases]] | ||
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