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<b><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">PRINCE GIVES THE PURPLE REINS TO NPG MUSIC PUBLISHING<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">FOR WORLDWIDE ADMINISTRATION OF HIS CATALOGUE<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">Grammy winning multi-platinum music icon <b>Prince</b> has assigned his vast catalogue of songs to <b>NPG Music Publishing</b>. While the terms of the deal are not public, it includes a schedule of songs that
Prince considers "fit 4 eternal publication." The catalogue includes hits such as <b>“Kiss,” “When Doves Cry,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Let's Go Crazy,” “U Got the Look,” “Purple Rain,” “Diamonds and Pearls,”</b> and many, many more. NPG Music Publishing
marks the first time Prince’s publishing has been independently controlled and administered in over twenty years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">NPG Music Publishing was founded by Artists for Artists. The team will be led by some of the best talent in the industry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">NPG Music Publishing assisted with Prince's newest single on Epic Records, <b>"FALLINLOVE2NITE,"</b> which was featured in the hit FOX television show <b><i>New Girl</i></b> earlier this year. The special episode
featuring Prince aired directly after the Super Bowl and brought in record-breaking viewership.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">NPG Music Publishing is now actively seeking placement for some of Prince's best-loved songs in film, television, video games and the commercial realm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">Rolling Stone</span></i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "> has called Prince "One of the most naturally gifted artists of all time," and now the world will be able to experience and enjoy more of
his music through a myriad of mediums.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">For more information about NPG Music Publishing or to make any requests visit <a href="http://npgmusicpublishing.com/" target="_blank" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; ">npgmusicpublishing.com</a> or
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<b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; ">For more information on Prince, please contact:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; "><br>
Linda Carbone // Jen Appel – 212-246-2640<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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