| 词条 | New Power Generation (song) | ||||||||||
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| name = New Power Generation | cover = Prince_NPGsong.jpg | alt = | caption = UK 7" single | type = single | artist = Prince | album = Graffiti Bridge | B-side = {{flatlist|
Funky Weapon Remix, T.C.'s Rap }} | released = October 23, 1990 | format = {{flatlist|
}} | recorded = Paisley Park Studios, Autumn{{specify|date=November 2010}} 1989 | studio = | venue = | genre = New jack swing[1] | length = {{plainlist|
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}} | writer = Prince | producer = Prince | prev_title = Thieves in the Temple | prev_year = 1990 | next_title = Gett Off | next_year = 1991 }} "New Power Generation", or "N.P.G.", is a song by American musician Prince from the 1990 album and film, Graffiti Bridge.[2] It is an anthem for his backing band, The New Power Generation, who were officially co-credited on his album covers for a time, and continued to back him up until 2013, albeit with a changing lineup. The song saw minimal chart attention, and was not as successful as its predecessor, "Thieves in the Temple". "N.P.G." is a funk number featuring drumming by Morris Day, and vocal help by Rosie Gaines. The funk is cut by some carnival-like organ playing and distorted guitar. The song is generally a positive message of overcoming odds. The part two continuation of the song features contributions from a number of artists, as well as samples of several unreleased songs. Tevin Campbell and Mavis Staples sing in part two, and a rap is delivered by T.C. Ellis. Unreleased songs sampled include "My Tree", "Oobee Doop", and "Positive Place". The B-side for the single was "New Power Generation, pt. 2", also from Graffiti Bridge. The 12" and CD maxi release contained numerous previously unheard remixes and bonus material. It began with a "Funky Weapon Remix" of "N.P.G.", which combined parts one and two of the song, but removed all other vocals other than Prince and Rosie Gaines. Next was "T.C.'s Rap". This mix was the "True Confessions" rap by rapper T.C. Ellis, whom Prince would later assist on a 1991 album. Another rap follows called "Brother with a Purpose". The main song was slowed down, and Tony M. delivers an original rap atop the tune. "Get Off" is next, which is a new song over the beat of "N.P.G." Some ideas from this track would later be incorporated in the similarly titled "Gett Off" from Diamonds and Pearls. "Get Off" is then incorporated into "The Lubricated Lady". The final track is a song about a threesome called "Loveleft, Loveright", which itself was sampled in "New Power Generation, pt. 2". The song ends with the same spoken segment from Prince that begins the EP. The 12" single released in the UK included "Melody Cool" (Extended Remix), sung by Mavis Staples. In Japan, the CD maxi single included all the tracks from the US maxi single, plus those from "Thieves in the Temple". Chart performance"New Power Generation" failed to make the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, however on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart, the song reached number 27, and it peaked one spot higher in the UK, but the track was still considered a commercial disappointment. Track listing7"
UK 12"
Maxi single
Charts
References1. ^{{cite news|first= Rick |last= Mason |title= 'Bridge' Spans all the Genres |date= August 5, 1990 |newspaper= St. Paul Pioneer Press |url= http://www.petergillis.net/archives/reviews/14/07.htm |accessdate= May 19, 2016}} {{Prince singles}}{{DEFAULTSORT:New Power Generation (Song)}}2. ^http://www.discogs.com/Prince-New-Power-Generation/master/109424 3. ^{{cite book|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|title=Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010|year=2011|publisher=Moonlight Publishing|location=Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia}} 9 : Prince (musician) songs|1990 singles|Songs written by Prince (musician)|Music videos directed by Prince (musician)|Paisley Park Records singles|Warner Bros. Records singles|Songs written for films|Song recordings produced by Prince (musician)|1990 songs |
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