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|previous segue = [[Carmen_Electra_Segues|Carmen Electra segues]] | |previous segue = [[Carmen_Electra_Segues|Carmen Electra segues]] | ||
|next segue = [[24_Segues|24 album segues]] | |next segue = [[24_Segues|24 album segues]] | ||
− | |introduction = [[Gold_Nigga_Segues|Gold Nigga album segues]] are a series of skits included on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] | + | |introduction = [[Gold_Nigga_Segues|Gold Nigga album segues]] are a series of skits included on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]. |
− | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in August-December 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions as [[Johnny]] and [[Guess | + | While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in August-December 1992, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota (during the same set of sessions as [[Johnny]] and [[Guess Who’s Knockin’]]). |
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*[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | *[[Michael B.]] - drums on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | ||
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | *[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | ||
− | *[[Prince]] - all other instruments, except where noted, on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 (assumed, uncredited) | + | *[[Prince]] - all other instruments, except where noted, on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 (assumed, uncredited), vocal as a receptionist on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 5|Segue]] # 5 |
*[[Tommy Barbarella]] - piano on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | *[[Tommy Barbarella]] - piano on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | ||
*[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | *[[Mr. Hayes]] - keyboards on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | ||
+ | *Unidentified female - vocals on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 4|Segue]] # 4 | ||
+ | *Unidentified male - vocals as 'Rick' on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 2|Segue]] # 2 | ||
+ | *Unidentified males - vocals as 'Mr. Foreman' and 'Jim Sledge' on [[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 5|Segue]] # 5 | ||
|segueline = | |segueline = | ||
{{segue-line| | {{segue-line| | ||
|title = Segue # 1 | |title = Segue # 1 | ||
− | |information = '''Segue [# 1]''' is the fourth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] | + | |information = '''Segue [# 1]''' is the fourth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (third track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which [[Tony M.]] calls the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Plant Record Plant] studios in Los Angeles, California to ask if other band members are there yet, and to pass on the message that he is listening to a mix they just made and would be there soon. |
|type = Released Versions | |type = Released Versions | ||
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|4= Skit | |4= Skit | ||
|5= | |5= | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{segue-line| | {{segue-line| | ||
|title = Segue # 2 | |title = Segue # 2 | ||
− | |information = '''Segue [# 2]''' is the sixth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] | + | |information = '''Segue [# 2]''' is the sixth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (fifth track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which a bandmember (possibly [[Damon Dickson]] or [[Kirk Johnson]]) calls the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Record_Plant Record Plant] studios to pass on the message to [[Tony M.]] to come to Casey’s Bar (possibly [https://www.facebook.com/caseysirishpub/ Casey’s Irish Pub] in Los Angeles) to try out a new song (presumably [[Black M.F. In The House]], which follows). |
|type = Released Versions | |type = Released Versions | ||
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|3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | |3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | ||
|4= Skit | |4= Skit | ||
− | |5= | + | |5= |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{segue-line| | {{segue-line| | ||
|title = Segue # 3 | |title = Segue # 3 | ||
− | |information = '''Segue [# 3]''' is the tenth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] | + | |information = '''Segue [# 3]''' is the tenth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (ninth track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which [[Tony M.]] sees the other band members after talking to "the record company" and being told they need a new song with a more positive message. [[Sonny T.]] and [[Michael B.]] mention a new groove they were working on (presumably [[2gether]], which follows). |
|type = Released Versions | |type = Released Versions | ||
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|3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | |3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | ||
|4= Skit | |4= Skit | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{segue-line| | {{segue-line| | ||
|title = Segue # 4 | |title = Segue # 4 | ||
− | |information = '''Segue [# 4]''' is the twelfth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] | + | |information = '''Segue [# 4]''' is the twelfth track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (eleventh track on later pressings of the CD). With a musical backdrop played by the band, there are two parallel phone conversations taking place; one in which [[Tony M.]] is talking to [[Kirk Johnson]], who suggests recording some live tracks. In the other conversation, a woman is talking to a friend about going to a concert that night by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]; the two conversations end by setting the scene for [[Call The Law]] and the following track [[Johnny]], which is made to sound like a live recording. The idea of having an instrumental played under different and unrelated phone conversations was already used on [[Madhouse]]’s [[Five]]. |
|type = Released Versions | |type = Released Versions | ||
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|3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | |3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | ||
|4= Skit | |4= Skit | ||
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+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{segue-line| | {{segue-line| | ||
|title = Segue # 5 | |title = Segue # 5 | ||
− | |information = '''Segue [# 5]''' is the 15th track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] | + | |information = '''Segue [# 5]''' is the 15th track on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (14th track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which [[Tony M.]] discusses the album with some record company executives ('Mr. Foreman' and 'Jim Sledge'), who make an offer of $5 million for the album, which [[Tony M.]] walks out on, saying they should offer more. Of note, this is the only segue on the album to feature [[Prince]]. He can be heard at the very beginning of the segue informing (using one of his comical voice) 'Mr. Foreman' that [[Tony M.]] has arrived. |
|type = Released Versions | |type = Released Versions | ||
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|3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | |3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] | ||
|4= Skit | |4= Skit | ||
− | |5= | + | |5= |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{segue-line| | ||
+ | |title = Segue # x1 | ||
+ | |information = '''Segue [# x1]''' is an unreleased skit preceding [[Oilcan]] on an early configuration of the [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album. | ||
+ | |type = Unreleased Versions | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songchart| | ||
+ | |line = | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= Segue #x1 | ||
+ | |2= | ||
+ | |3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] early config. | ||
+ | |4= Skit | ||
+ | |5= | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{segue-line| | ||
+ | |title = Segue # x2 | ||
+ | |information = '''Segue [# x2]''' is an unreleased skit preceding [[Peach]] on an early configuration of the [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album. | ||
+ | |type = Unreleased Versions | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songchart| | ||
+ | |line = | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= Segue #x2 | ||
+ | |2= | ||
+ | |3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] early config. | ||
+ | |4= Skit | ||
+ | |5= | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{segue-line| | ||
+ | |title = Segue # x3 | ||
+ | |information = '''Segue [# x3]''' is an unreleased skit preceding [[Goldie’s Parade]] on an early configuration of the [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album. | ||
+ | |type = Unreleased Versions | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songchart| | ||
+ | |line = | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= Segue #x3 | ||
+ | |2= | ||
+ | |3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] early config. | ||
+ | |4= Skit | ||
+ | |5= | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 12:50, 14 January 2023
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Segue # 1
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Segue [# 1] is the fourth track on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (third track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which Tony M. calls the Record Plant studios in Los Angeles, California to ask if other band members are there yet, and to pass on the message that he is listening to a mix they just made and would be there soon. | ||||||||||
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Segue # 2
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Segue [# 2] is the sixth track on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (fifth track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which a bandmember (possibly Damon Dickson or Kirk Johnson) calls the Record Plant studios to pass on the message to Tony M. to come to Casey’s Bar (possibly Casey’s Irish Pub in Los Angeles) to try out a new song (presumably Black M.F. In The House, which follows). | ||||||||||
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Segue # 3
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Segue [# 3] is the tenth track on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (ninth track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which Tony M. sees the other band members after talking to "the record company" and being told they need a new song with a more positive message. Sonny T. and Michael B. mention a new groove they were working on (presumably 2gether, which follows). | ||||||||||
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Segue # 4
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Segue [# 4] is the twelfth track on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (eleventh track on later pressings of the CD). With a musical backdrop played by the band, there are two parallel phone conversations taking place; one in which Tony M. is talking to Kirk Johnson, who suggests recording some live tracks. In the other conversation, a woman is talking to a friend about going to a concert that night by the New Power Generation; the two conversations end by setting the scene for Call The Law and the following track Johnny, which is made to sound like a live recording. The idea of having an instrumental played under different and unrelated phone conversations was already used on Madhouse’s Five. | ||||||||||
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Segue # 5
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Segue [# 5] is the 15th track on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (14th track on later pressings of the CD). It is a skit in which Tony M. discusses the album with some record company executives ('Mr. Foreman' and 'Jim Sledge'), who make an offer of $5 million for the album, which Tony M. walks out on, saying they should offer more. Of note, this is the only segue on the album to feature Prince. He can be heard at the very beginning of the segue informing (using one of his comical voice) 'Mr. Foreman' that Tony M. has arrived. | ||||||||||
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Segue # x1
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Segue [# x1] is an unreleased skit preceding Oilcan on an early configuration of the Gold Nigga album. | ||||||||||
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Segue # x2
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Segue [# x2] is an unreleased skit preceding Peach on an early configuration of the Gold Nigga album. | ||||||||||
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Segue # x3
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Segue [# x3] is an unreleased skit preceding Goldie’s Parade on an early configuration of the Gold Nigga album. | ||||||||||
Unreleased Versions
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Additional Information
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