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When did The New Power Generation start making music?

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The New Power Generation's first song “Segue V” released on July 26, 1993.


The New Power Generation, also known as The NPG, was the backing band of Prince from 1990 to 2013. In 2015, the New Power Generation reunited as Prince’s backing band for his final studio album before his death, Hit n Run Phase Two. They reunited once again in 2017 for a US and European tour. 
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