Deuce & A Quarter

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Deuce & A Quarter

from the album Gold Nigga Song details Performer: New Power Generation First Released: 31 August 1993 - Gold Nigga album Album(s): Gold Nigga Writer(s): Prince, Michael B., Sonny T., Levi Seacer, Jr., Tommy Barbarella, Morris Hayes, Tony M., Damon Dickson & Kirk Johnson (credited to the New Power Generation) Producer(s): Prince (credited to the New Power Generation) Live Appearances First and last live appearance: 8 March 1993, Sunrise Musical Theatre, Sunrise, FL, USA (intro only as intro to Johnny); 13 August 1993, Estadio Ramón de Carranza, Cádiz, Spain (during New Power Generation opening set) 8 September 1993 (a.m.): Bagley’s Warehouse, London, England Performed regularly on tour: Act II (during New Power Generation opening sets only) Performed occasionally in shows: 1993 (during New Power Generation opening set)

Deuce & A Quarter is the fifth track (fourth song) on the New Power Generation’s first ’solo' album Gold Nigga (fourth track and third song on later pressings of the CD). In 1995, the beginning of a 1993 performance was included as an uncredited track before Call The Law on The Sacrifice Of Victor home video. While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in late April 1992, at Studios 301, Sydney, Australia (during the same set of sessions as Goldnigga, Goldie’s Parade, Everybody Get On Up, A 1,000 Hugs And Kisses and Baby Doll). Recording Information Recording Sessions Date Studio Additional info Late April 1992 Studios 301, Sydney, Australia Basic tracking Recording Personnel Tony M. - lead vocals Michael B. - drums Sonny T. - bass guitar Levi Seacer, Jr. - guitar Prince - all other instruments, except where noted (assumed) Kirk Johnson - background vocals Damon Dickson - background vocals Rosie Gaines - sampled background vocals (from Horny Pony) Tommy Barbarella - piano Michael B. Nelson - horns (uncredited) Kathy Jensen - horns (uncredited) Dave Jensen - horns (uncredited) Brian Gallagher - horns (uncredited) Steve Strand - horns (uncredited) Versions Released Versions Title Length Released Version Additional info Deuce & A Quarter 3:18 Gold Nigga Studio Video Versions Title Length Released Version Additional info Deuce & A Quarter / Call The Law 0:47 The Sacrifice Of Victor VHS/laserdisc Live Uncredited intro before Call The Law; 8 September 1993 am, Bagley’s Warehouse, London, England Sampled, Referred to, Quoted in... Title Length Released Version Additional info Johnny 10:19 Gold Nigga Studio

Additional Information See also Trivia Gold Nigga album New Power Generation The title refers to the Buick Electra, a full-size premium automobile built by the Buick division of General Motors. The Electra 225 nameplate was a nod to the car’s overall length of over 225 in (5,715 mm), earning it the street name "deuce and a quarter". A gold Buick Electra is featured on the album artwork. References The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004) Copyright(s): ASCAP Work ID: 340578870 / ISWC: T9028616231 Wikipedia: Buick Electra

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