PRINCE, NPG RECORDS AND SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE
WORLDWIDE ALLIANCE FOR PRINCE NEW ALBUM MUSICOLOGY
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 12:19:49 +0000


PRINCE, NPG RECORDS AND SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
ANNOUNCE WORLDWIDE ALLIANCE FOR MUSICOLOGY

March 24, 2004 -- NPG (New Power Generation) Records and Sony
Music Entertainment (SME) today announced an agreement through which SME
will manufacture and distribute 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
inductee Prince's forthcoming release, Musicology on a worldwide basis.
Musicology will be released through Sony Music's Columbia Records, and will
be released on April 19th. The first single from the album will be "Musicology," release date tbc.

"Prince is a true genius," commented Don Ienner, President, Sony Music
U.S. "Over the course of his extraordinary career he's continually taken on
new artistic challenges, and in the process he has repeatedly set new standards
of excellence in popular music. The songs contained on Musicology
have tremendous depth, power, and range, making the album an important
addition to the Prince legend, and a must-have for his fans around the globe. I
look forward to working closely with Prince as we bring Musicology to
audiences across the country and throughout the world."

Prince commented, "I am really an artist and musician at heart, that's
what I do. Musicology has no boundaries or formats. It is long overdue to
return to the art and craft of music -- that's what this album is about.
School's in session."

Prince kicked off 2004 with a stunning opening performance at the
46th Grammy Awards with multiple-award-winner Beyonce and his
spectacular induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Later this month,
Prince will launch the "Musicology" concert tour. Prince is regarded by fans
and critics alike as a monumental force and influence in popular
culture.

During the '80s, Prince emerged as one of the most singular talents in
the history of music, releasing a series of groundbreaking albums that
both defined and captured the spirit of the times. A multi-instrumentalist,
producer, singer, songwriter, Oscar winning composer, multi-Grammy
winning artist, Prince has sold more than 100 million records and is fearless
in his pursuit of artistic challenges. He is constantly experimenting
with different sounds, textures and genres, and continues to confound
audiences with an extensive and varied body of work.

"Musicology has no boundaries or formats."?????

damn.
i really wanted it on cd.