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The New Power Generation

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OriginMinneapolis, Minnesota, USA
GenresRock, pop, R&B, soul, funk, funk rock, funk metal, New Wave, dance, psychedelic rock, hip-hop
Years active1990-present
Associated actsMadhouse
MembersPrince
Morris Hayes
Cora Dunham
Josh Dunham
Shelby J
Frederic Yonnet
Former memberssee below

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The New Power Generation, also known as The NPG, is the current backing group of musician Prince.

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Rhythm guitar Levi Seacer, Jr. 1991 � 1993 Original member; member of Prince's stage band since 1987.
Played bass before the addition of Sonny T.
Kat Dyson 1996 � 1997
"Rev." Michael Scott 1997 � 2001,
2004,
2006 (February)
Bass guitar 1991 � 1996
2009
Original member. Was originally slated to join Prince's band when André Cymone left.
1996 � 2004,
2009
Took a break in 1999 while Larry Graham performed with Prince.
Josh Dunham 2005 �
Ida Kristine Nielsen 2010
Keyboards 1991 � 1996 Original member
Kip Blackshire 1999 � 2001 Also provided additional vocals
2002 � 2008,
2009-
Took a break for most of 2006. No longer in the regular line-up.
Cassandra O'Neal
Organ 1990 � 1992 Original member. Co-lead vocals on many tracks. Has also worked with Prince on various projects after her departure.
1993 � 2001,
2005 �
Drums/Percussion 1991 � 1996 (also known as Michael B.)
Original member
1991 � 1993,
1996-2000
(also known as Kirky J.)
Percussion and additional vocals originally.
Later became drummer and producer/drum programmer.
2000 � 2004,
2009-
Cora Coleman-Dunham 2005 �
Horns since 1992
(sporadic)
Previously known as the NPG Hornz.
since 1991
(sporadic)
Originally member of The Revolution, The Family, and Madhouse.
1998 � 2000 (not to be confused with original member Tony M.)
2000 � 2002
Maceo Parker 1999 �
Greg Boyer 2001 �
Candy Dulfer 2001 � 2006
William Lee Hogan 2007-
Mike Phillips 2003 � 2007
Harmonica Frédéric Yonnet 2008 �
Additional vocals Tony M. 1991 � 1993 Original member. Raps.
Damon Dickson 1991 � 1993 Original member.
Mayte 1992 � 1996 Provided background vocals and Spanish vocals.
Marva King 1997 � 1999,
2007 � 2009
Shelby J 2006 �
Ledisi 2008 �
Liv Warfield 2009 �
2009-
2006-2008 Provide backing vocals and stage dancing
1999-2002 Also provides backup vocals

Albums :
Year Album US UK Worldwide sales (when available) Additional information
1990 Graffiti Bridge 6 1 2.0 million Unnamed New Power Generation members provided backing vocals on the song "New Power Generation".
1991 Diamonds and Pearls 3 2 7.0 million Album by Prince and The New Power Generation.
1992 Love Symbol 5 1 3.5 million Album by Prince and The New Power Generation.
1993 Goldnigga - - - Album by The New Power Generation. Tony M. performs lead vox.
1995 Exodus - 15 - Album by The New Power Generation. Prince (as Tora Tora) performs lead vox.
1996 Girl 6 75 - - Includes "Count the Days", from Exodus and title track is credited to The New Power Generation, with Prince on lead vox.
1998 Newpower Soul 22 38 500,000 Album by The New Power Generation. Not a "Prince" release, though Prince is now the band's lead singer.
2004 The Chocolate Invasion - - - The New Power Generation is credited for the track "Gamillah".
2004 The Slaughterhouse - - - The New Power Generation is credited for the tracks "Peace", "2045: Radical Man", and "The Daisy Chain".
2006 3121 1 9 1.38 million The New Power Generation is credited for "shouts" on the song "Lolita".

Singles :
Year Song US US R&B US Dance UK Album
1990 "New Power Generation" Provided backing vox 64 27 - 26 Graffiti Bridge
1991 "Gett Off" by Prince and The New Power Generation 21 6 1 4 Diamonds and Pearls
1991 "Cream" by Prince and The New Power Generation 1 - - 15 Diamonds and Pearls
1991 "Diamonds and Pearls"
by Prince and The New Power Generation
3 1 - 25 Diamonds and Pearls
1992 "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"
by Prince and The New Power Generation
23 14 - 19 Diamonds and Pearls
1992 "Insatiable" by Prince and The New Power Generation 77 3 - - Diamonds and Pearls
1992 "Thunder" by Prince and The New Power Generation - - - 28 Diamonds and Pearls
1992 "Sexy MF"/"Strollin'" by Prince and The New Power Generation 66 76 - 4 Love Symbol/Diamonds and Pearls
1992 "My Name Is Prince"
by Prince and The New Power Generation
36 25 9 7 Love Symbol
1992 "My Name Is Prince" (remixes)
by Prince and The New Power Generation
- - - 51 -
1992 "7" by Prince and The New Power Generation 7 61 - 27 Love Symbol
1992 "The Morning Papers"
by Prince and The New Power Generation
44 68 - 52 Love Symbol
1992 "Damn U" by Prince and The New Power Generation 108 32 - - Love Symbol
1993 "2gether" - - - - Goldnigga
1993 "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Prince and The New Power Generation - 62 - - The Hits/The B-Sides; B-side to "Peach"
1994 "Get Wild" - - - 19 Exodus
1994 "Count the Days" - - - - Exodus
1994 "Super Hero" by The New Power Generation featuring The Steeles - - - - Blankman: Music from the Motion Picture
1995 "Purple Medley" The New Power Generation contributes "additional music" 84 74 - 33 -
1995 "The Good Life" - - - 29 Exodus
1996 "Girl 6" - 78 - - Girl 6
1997 "The Good Life" (re-issue) - - - 15 Exodus
1998 "The War" - - - - -
1998 "The One" - 44 - - Newpower Soul
1998 "Come On" - - - 65 Newpower Soul
2001 "Peace"/"2045: Radical Man" - - - - The Slaughterhouse
2001 "The Daisy Chain"/"Gamillah" - - - - The Slaughterhouse/The Chocolate Invasion
2002 "Days of Wild" by Prince and The New Power Generation - - - - -
2004 "Controversy (Live in Hawaii)" by Prince and The New Power Generation - - - - -

Prince

Studio albumsFor You * Prince * Dirty Mind * Controversy * 1999 * Purple Rain * Around the World in a Day * Parade * Sign "o" the Times * Lovesexy * Batman * Graffiti Bridge * Diamonds and Pearls * O(+> (Love Symbol Album) * Come * The Black Album * The Gold Experience * Chaos and Disorder * Emancipation * The Truth * Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic * The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale * The Rainbow Children * One Nite Alone... * Xpectation * N.E.W.S * The Chocolate Invasion * The Slaughterhouse * Musicology * 3121 * Planet Earth * Lotusflow3r / MPLSound * 20Ten
OtherCrystal Ball * Rave In2 the Joy Fantastic * C-Note * One Nite Alone... Live! * Indigo Nights
CompilationsThe Hits/The B-Sides * Girl 6 * The Very Best of Prince * Ultimate Prince
EPsThe Scandalous Sex Suite * The Beautiful Experience * 1999: The New Master
FilmsPurple Rain * Under the Cherry Moon * Sign ☮' the Times * Graffiti Bridge * 3 Chains o' Gold * The Sacrifice of Victor * The Undertaker
ToursPrince Tour * Dirty Mind Tour * Controversy Tour * 1999 Tour * Purple Rain Tour * Hit N Run - Parade Tour * Sign ☮' the Times Tour * Lovesexy World Tour * Nude Tour * Diamonds and Pearls Tour * Act I * Act II * The Ultimate Live Experience * Gold Tour * Jam of the Year Tour * Love 4 One Another Charities Tour * Newpower Soul Tour/Festival * Hit + Run Tour * A Celebration * One Nite Alone...Tour * 2003-2004 World Tour * Musicology Tour * Earth Tour
Related artistsThe Revolution * The New Power Generation * The Time * Vanity 6 * Apollonia 6 * Sheila E. * The Family * Madhouse * Mazarati * Prince associates
See alsoDiscography * Unreleased projects * Paisley Park Records * NPG Records * NPG Music Club * Prince Interactive * Glam Slam Ulysses * Billboards * Minneapolis sound



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