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− | |introduction = '''Gold Nigga''' is the first | + | |introduction = '''Gold Nigga''' is the first ’solo' album by the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] (who had previously been credited on the [[Prince and the New Power Generation]] albums [[Album: Diamonds And Pearls|Diamonds And Pearls]] and [[File:SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Album: Symbol]]). It was also the first album to be released by [[NPG Records]], before the closure of [[Paisley Park Records]]. |
The album was first available at retail stalls on the [[Act II]] tour, beginning with the [[31 August 1993|31 August 1993, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France]] tourdate. It was later sold at [[The New Power Generation Store]]s in Minneapolis and London, but there was no wider retail release. | The album was first available at retail stalls on the [[Act II]] tour, beginning with the [[31 August 1993|31 August 1993, Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France]] tourdate. It was later sold at [[The New Power Generation Store]]s in Minneapolis and London, but there was no wider retail release. | ||
− | While [[Tony M.]] is featured as the lead vocalist, [[Prince]] can be heard at various points on the album, and was heavily involved in writing, producing and performing on the album (uncredited). A second pressing of the album removed the track [[Guess | + | While [[Tony M.]] is featured as the lead vocalist, [[Prince]] can be heard at various points on the album, and was heavily involved in writing, producing and performing on the album (uncredited). A second pressing of the album removed the track [[Guess Who’s Knockin']], which borrows heavily from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wings_(band) Wings] song [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let_%27Em_In Let 'Em In] (written by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney Paul McCartney], from the 1976 album [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wings_at_the_Speed_of_Sound Wings At The Speed Of Sound]). |
− | It is unclear if this was a result of some action by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney McCartney], or simply that [[Prince]] realized it was borrowed (in the same way as when [[Cat]] | + | It is unclear if this was a result of some action by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_McCartney McCartney], or simply that [[Prince]] realized it was borrowed (in the same way as when [[Cat]]’s rap was removed from [[Positivity]]). |
− | The album produced one single, [[Single: 2gether|2gether]], which received a similarly small-scale release as the album. Because of the | + | The album produced one single, [[Single: 2gether|2gether]], which received a similarly small-scale release as the album. Because of the album’s low-key release, it was not eligible for the charts. |
− | The album was first developed as a concept in early 1992, and first worked on in April 1992, when [[Goldnigga]], [[Deuce & A Quarter]] and [[ | + | The album was first developed as a concept in early 1992, and first worked on in April 1992, when [[Goldnigga]], [[Deuce & A Quarter]] and [[Goldie’s Parade]] were recorded at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studios_301 Studios 301], Sydney, Australia, during Australian dates on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]. Most other tracks were recorded at [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA, later in 1992 following the end of the tour. [[2gether]] was the last track recorded for the album, in May 1993, and the previously-recorded track [[Call The Law]], from late 1991, was also added to the album. |
− | While likely only coincidental, it is noteworthy that the single [[Single: Pink Cashmere|Pink Cashmere]] by [[Prince]] (his first using his solo name since | + | While likely only coincidental, it is noteworthy that the single [[Single: Pink Cashmere|Pink Cashmere]] by [[Prince]] (his first using his solo name since 1990’s [[Single: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]]) was released on the same day [[Album: Gold Nigga|Gold Nigga]] went on sale at [[Act II]] tourdates, highlighting the idea that [[Prince]] and the [[Band: New Power Generation|New Power Generation]] were now separate entities (which was, in reality, far from true). |
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|tracklisting = <small>This compact disc version is the original issue.</small> | |tracklisting = <small>This compact disc version is the original issue.</small> | ||
*<b>1st edition</b> | *<b>1st edition</b> | ||
# <b>[[Goldnigga|Goldnigga Pt. 1]]</b> (3:11) | # <b>[[Goldnigga|Goldnigga Pt. 1]]</b> (3:11) | ||
− | # <b>[[Guess | + | # <b>[[Guess Who’s Knockin']]</b> (3:24) <sup>1</sup> |
# <b>[[Oilcan]]</b> (0:42) <sup>2</sup> | # <b>[[Oilcan]]</b> (0:42) <sup>2</sup> | ||
# <b>[[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:15) | # <b>[[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 1|Segue]]</b> (0:15) | ||
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# <b>[[Black M.F. In The House]]</b> (5:08) | # <b>[[Black M.F. In The House]]</b> (5:08) | ||
# <b>[[Goldnigga|Goldnigga Pt. 2]]</b> (2:51) | # <b>[[Goldnigga|Goldnigga Pt. 2]]</b> (2:51) | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Goldie’s Parade]]</b> (2:22) |
# <b>[[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 3|Segue]]</b> (0:35) | # <b>[[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 3|Segue]]</b> (0:35) | ||
# <b>[[2gether]]</b> (5:31) <sup>3</sup> | # <b>[[2gether]]</b> (5:31) <sup>3</sup> | ||
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# <b>[[Black M.F. In The House]]</b> (5:08) | # <b>[[Black M.F. In The House]]</b> (5:08) | ||
# <b>[[Goldnigga|Goldnigga Pt. 2]]</b> (2:51) | # <b>[[Goldnigga|Goldnigga Pt. 2]]</b> (2:51) | ||
− | # <b>[[ | + | # <b>[[Goldie’s Parade]]</b> (2:22) |
# <b>[[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 3|Segue]]</b> (0:35) | # <b>[[Gold Nigga Segues#Segue # 3|Segue]]</b> (0:35) | ||
# <b>[[2gether]]</b> (5:31) <sup>3</sup> | # <b>[[2gether]]</b> (5:31) <sup>3</sup> | ||
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*[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns | *[[Brian Gallagher]] - horns | ||
*[[Steve Strand]] - horns | *[[Steve Strand]] - horns | ||
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Chambers Lester Chambers] - harmonica on [[Black M.F. In The House]] (sampled from ''I | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Chambers Lester Chambers] - harmonica on [[Black M.F. In The House]] (sampled from ''I Can’t Stand It'' by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chambers_Brothers The Chambers Brothers], uncredited) |
*Willow - spoken vocals | *Willow - spoken vocals | ||
*[[Rosie Gaines]] - background vocals on [[Call The Law]] | *[[Rosie Gaines]] - background vocals on [[Call The Law]] | ||
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|releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | |releases = {{:Releases: Empty}} | ||
− | |album promotion = [[Prince]] was touring Europe at the time of the | + | |album promotion = [[Prince]] was touring Europe at the time of the album’s release there (on the [[Act II]] tour), and performed songs from this album regularly. The album was also played over the PA system prior to shows. |
|trivia = | |trivia = | ||
|alternative = | |alternative = |
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