Goldnigga is the 1993 debut album

Album

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 by The New Power Generation (with much input by Prince

Prince (musician)

Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...

). It was only made available for sale at some concert venue merchandise stalls on tour in 1993, through Prince's 1-800-NEW-FUNK telephone retail outlet, and at Paisley Park during the 2001 Celebration. It is long out of print

Out of print

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, thus very scarce and can fetch high prices second-hand.

The track "Guess Who's Knockin'" referenced Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney

Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. Formerly of The Beatles and Wings , McCartney is listed in Guinness World Records as the "most successful musician and composer in popular music history", with 60 gold discs and sales of 100...

's "Let 'em In

Let 'em In

"Let 'Em In" is a song by Wings from their 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound. It was written and sung by Paul McCartney and reached the top 3 in both the United States and the United Kingdom: It was a #2 hit in the UK, and in the US it was a #3 pop hit and #1 easy listening hit...

" without credit. Probably to avoid any legal difficulties, the track was removed from second and subsequent pressings, making initial copies of the album even more highly sought after.

The album presents hip hop

Hip hop music

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 in the setting of a live band. Vocalist Tony M.

Tony M.

Tony M. is a rapper best known as a member of Prince's band, The New Power Generation. Mosley began his association with Prince as an extra in the film Purple Rain. He can be seen dancing with Kirk Johnson and Damon Dickson during various performances at the First Avenue club...

 raps on most of the songs and a variety of segue

Segue

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s throughout the album provide a humorous storyline about the recording of the album, as well as Tony M.'s sexual exploits. Many of the themes are about racism and other ills in the black community. Prince plays a background role in the album, though he sings in character on the songs "Black M.F. In the House" and "Johnny". Both songs were played live in concert by Prince several times during this time period. The track "Call the Law" is older than most of the songs, being considered for release on an early version of 1991's Diamonds and Pearls

Diamonds and Pearls

Diamonds and Pearls is the thirteenth studio album by American recording artist Prince, released October 1, 1991, on Paisley Park Records and Warner Bros. Records. It is his first album to have The New Power Generation, his backing band at the time, receive co-billing...

and later being released as a B-side

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 for a track from that that album, "Money Don't Matter 2 Night

Money Don't Matter 2 Night

"Money Don't Matter 2 Night" is a song by Prince and The New Power Generation from their 1991 album, Diamonds and Pearls. Co-written with Rosie Gaines, the lyrics deal directly with money, poverty, and greed. The vocal delivery is similar to that of "When Doves Cry", but more subtle...

". Indeed, Rosie Gaines

Rosie Gaines

Rosie Gaines is an American vocalist, musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer from Pittsburg, California. She released a number of dance hits, the most notable being "Closer Than Close".-Ensemble career:...

 provides backing vocals for "Call the Law" though she left the NPG long before Goldnigga was compiled.

Track listing

1. "Goldnigga pt. 1" – 3:11
2. "Guess Who's Knockin'?" – 3:25 *
3. "Oilcan" – 0:42
4. "segue" – 0:16
5. "Deuce & a Quarter" – 3:19
6. "segue" – 0:21
7. "Black M.F. In the House" – 5:09
8. "Goldnigga pt. 2" – 2:52
9. "Goldie's Parade" – 2:22
10. "segue" – 0:36
11. "2gether" – 5:32
12. "segue" – 0:45
13. "Call the Law" – 4:16
14. "Johnny" – 10:20
15. "segue" – 1:13
16. "Goldnigga pt. 3" – 2:38

*Only on first pressing

Singles

• "2gether"

1. "12-inch Mix"
2. "Interview"
3. "Enlightenment"
4. "Jeep Mix"
5. "Instrumental"