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m (French documentary "Capital" on M6 (French TV) about the music business broadcasted on 2 june 1993 features a visit of Paisley Park a short footage of Tony M recording "2gether" in studio A. So it's unlikely that the song was recorded between May & June.)
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{{song|
|song name                = 2gether
|song name                = 2gether
|album image              = [[File:Goldnigga_album.jpg|100px|border|link=Album: Gold Nigga]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]</small>
|album image              = [[File:Goldnigga_album.jpg|100px|border|link= Album: Gold Nigga]] <br><small> from the album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]</small><br>[[Image:1800newfunk album.jpg|100px|link= Album: 1-800 New Funk]]<br><small> included on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]]<br></small>
|single image              = [[File:2gether single.jpg|100px|border|link=Single: 2gether]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: 2gether|2gether]]</small>
|single image              = [[File:2gether single.jpg|100px|border|link= Single: 2gether]] <br><small> single art for [[Single: 2gether|2gether]]</small>
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
|performer                = [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 31|31 August 1993]] - [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album
|first released            = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/August 31|31 August 1993]] - [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] album
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|previous song            = [[2 Y. 2 D.]]
|previous song            = [[2 Y. 2 D.]]
|next song                = [[2morrow]]
|next song                = [[2morrow]]
|introduction              = '''2gether''' is the eleventh track (eighth song) on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]'s first 'solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (the tenth track and seventh song on later pressings of the CD). At around the same time as the album's release, [[Single: 2gether|2gether]] had a limited release as the album's first and only single, available at shows on the [[Act II]] tour and in [[The New Power Generation Store]] in Minneapolis and London. In 1994, a slightly edited version of the song (removing the reference to "1993") was included as the sixth track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists). Around the time of the album's release, it was also included as the b-side of a promotional 7" single of [[Single: Love Sign|Love Sign]] (which was attributed to [[Nona Gaye]] and [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]).
|introduction              = '''2gether''' is the eleventh track (eighth song) on the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]’s first ’solo' album [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] (the tenth track and seventh song on later pressings of the CD). At around the same time as the album’s release, [[Single: 2gether|2gether]] had a limited release as the album’s first and only single, available at shows on the [[Act II]] tour and in [[The New Power Generation Store]] in Minneapolis and London. In 1994, a slightly edited version of the song (removing the reference to "1993") was included as the sixth track on the album [[Album: 1-800 New Funk|1-800 New Funk]] (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by [[Prince]]/[[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]], recorded by other [[Paisley Park Records]] artists). Around the time of the album’s release, it was also included as the b-side of a promotional 7" single of [[Single: Love Sign|Love Sign]] (which was attributed to [[Nona Gaye]] and [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]).


While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in May 1993, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, as the final song recorded for the album. The song was premiered during a party for [[Prince]] fans in Detroit on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_5|5 June 1993]] by [[Paisley Park Records]] promoter [[Billy Sparks]] (just two days before [[Prince]] changed his name to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]).
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in May 1993, at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, as the final song recorded for the album. The song was premiered during a party for [[Prince]] fans in Detroit on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_5|5 June 1993]] by [[Paisley Park Records]] promoter [[Billy Sparks]] (just two days before [[Prince]] changed his name to [[File: SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Alias: Symbol]]).
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|date                      = May 1993
|date                      = May 1993
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|studio                  = [[Paisley Park Studios]],<br>Chanhassen, MN, USA
|additional info          = Basic tracking
|additional info          = Tracking
}}
}}
{{RecordingLine|
{{RecordingLine|
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|recording personnel      =  
|recording personnel      =  
*[[Tony M.]] - lead vocals
*[[Tony M.]] - lead vocals
*[[Prince]] - all instruments, except where noted (uncredited)
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
*[[Michael B.]] - drums
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar
*[[Sonny T.]] - bass guitar and background vocals
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - guitar
*[[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] - guitar
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - background vocals
*[[Kirk Johnson]] - background vocals
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*[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns (uncredited)
*[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns (uncredited)
*[[Steve Strand]] - horns (uncredited)
*[[Steve Strand]] - horns (uncredited)
*[[Prince]] - all other instruments, except where noted (assumed)
|released versions        =
|released versions        =
{{Songchart|
{{Songchart|
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|2= 5:35
|2= 5:35
|3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]
|3= [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]]
[[Single: 2gether|2gether]] single
[[Single: 2gether|2gether]] single<br>
[[Sampler: NPG Records Sampler 2|NPG Records Sampler #2]]
|4= Studio
|4= Studio
|5= a.k.a. '''2gether (Album Version)'''
|5= a.k.a. '''2gether (Album Version)'''
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{{Songline|
{{Songline|
|1= '''2gether (R&B Edit)'''
|1= '''2gether (R&B Edit)'''
|2= 3:59
|2= 4:03
|3= [[Single: 2gether|2gether]] single
|3= [[Single: 2gether|2gether]] single
|4= Remix
|4= Edit
|5=  
|5=  
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{{Songline|
{{Songline|
|1= '''2gether'''  
|1= '''2gether'''  
|2=  
|2= 4:40
|3= Unreleased video
|3= Promotional release only
|4= Promo video
|4= Promo video
|5= See [[Video: 2gether|2gether]] video for more details
|5= See [[Video: 2gether|2gether]] video for more details
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|sampled in                =  
|sampled in                =  
|first live appearance    = [[26_July 1993|26 July 1993, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England]]
|first live appearance    = [[26_July 1993|26 July 1993, National Indoor Arena, Birmingham, England]]
* [[01 September 1993|1 September 1993, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France]]
|performed regularly on    = None.
|performed regularly on    = None.
|performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1993|1993]]
|performed occasionally in = [[All_Concerts#1993|1993]]
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|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
|references                = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
*<b>Copyright(s)</b>: [https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/500617845 ASCAP Work ID: 500617845 / ISWC:  T0711906410]
*<b>Copyright(s)</b>: [https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/500617845 ASCAP Work ID: 500617845 / ISWC:  T0711906410]
|categories                = [[Category:1993]][[Category:Released Songs (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Recorded 1993]]
|categories                = [[Category:1993]][[Category:Recorded 1993]][[Category:Songs (Prince)]][[Category:Songs (New Power Generation)]][[Category:Released Songs (New Power Generation)]]
 
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 16 October 2024

2 Y. 2 D.   < < < Non-Prince Songs All Prince Songs Unreleased Songs > > >   2morrow
2gether

from the album Gold Nigga

included on the album 1-800 New Funk
single art for 2gether
Song details
Performer: New Power Generation
First Released: 31 August 1993 - Gold Nigga album
Album(s): Gold Nigga

1-800 New Funk

Writer(s): Prince & Tony M. (credited to the New Power Generation)
Producer(s): Prince (credited to the New Power Generation)
Live Appearances
First and last live appearance:
Performed regularly on tour:
  • None.
Performed occasionally in shows:

2gether is the eleventh track (eighth song) on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (the tenth track and seventh song on later pressings of the CD). At around the same time as the album’s release, 2gether had a limited release as the album’s first and only single, available at shows on the Act II tour and in The New Power Generation Store in Minneapolis and London. In 1994, a slightly edited version of the song (removing the reference to "1993") was included as the sixth track on the album 1-800 New Funk (a compilation of mostly-unreleased music largely written and produced by Prince/, recorded by other Paisley Park Records artists). Around the time of the album’s release, it was also included as the b-side of a promotional 7" single of Love Sign (which was attributed to Nona Gaye and ).

While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in May 1993, at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, as the final song recorded for the album. The song was premiered during a party for Prince fans in Detroit on 5 June 1993 by Paisley Park Records promoter Billy Sparks (just two days before Prince changed his name to ).


Recording Information
Recording Sessions
Date Studio Additional info
May 1993 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Tracking
June - July 1993 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA 		Remixes
Recording Personnel

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
2gether 5:35 Gold Nigga

2gether single
NPG Records Sampler #2

Studio a.k.a. 2gether (Album Version)
2gether 5:07 1-800 New Funk

Love Sign promo

Edit Slight edit removing reference to "1993"
2gether (12 Inch Mix) 6:52 2gether single Remix
2gether (Enlightenment) 5:18 2gether single Remix
2gether (Instrumental) 5:39 2gether single Remix
2gether (Interview) 4:21 2gether single Remix Contains clips of a radio interview by the band
2gether (Jeep Mix) 5:35 2gether single Remix
2gether (R&B Edit) 4:03 2gether single Edit
Video Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
2gether 4:40 Promotional release only Promo video See 2gether video for more details


 
Additional Information
See also Trivia
References
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