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GCS 2000

NPG Records

Prince’s first collaboration with long-term musical influence Larry Graham the former bass guitarist of Sly & The Family Stone and later religious confidant; he and Prince became and remain close friends. GCS 2000 – standing for Larry’s band, Graham Central Station, was released the same day with Chaka Khan’s Come 2 My House album, Graham’s GCS 2000 likewise received assistance from Prince in the hope to re-launch Graham’s career. Prince co-produced the album and co-wrote the track Utopia. The pair joined Prince as support acts on the Newpower Festival tour to promote Graham’s and Khan’s individual projects. Prince’s involvement on the album is credited under the name Prince love symbol.

Data

Producer: Larry Graham and The Artist Formally Known As Prince
Label: NPG Records
Distribution: NPG Records
Released: 21 years, 10 months ago on 21 July 1998
Running Time: 58:36
US Chart Peak: -
UK Chart Peak: -

Tracklist

GCS 2000 (3:53)
Free [feat. Prince and Chaka Khan] (7:04) ²
U Move Me (4:43)
Just B My Lady (5:28) ²
Love 4 1another (8:15)
Segue (0:46)
Don't Let'em Change U (5:47)
Utopia (3:47) ¹
Groove On (7:24)
Eye Just Found Somebody 2 Love (5:16)
Eye'magettin' (5:35)

¹ Co-written and performed by Prince and Larry Graham.
² Additional vocals and instruments by Prince.

Supporting tour

Jam of the Year Tour

1997/8

Love 4 One Another Charities Tour (USA & Canada)
35 shows from 7 January to 29 June, 1997
Jam Of The Year Tour (USA & Canada)
65 shows from 12 July 1997 to 22 January 1998
Newpower Soul Tour (Europe)
17 shows from 30 April to 28 August, 1998
Newpower Festival (USA & Europe)
15 shows from 23 September to 28 December, 1998