Prince’s iconic funk legacy lives on through the voice of Tony M, the trailblazing rapper and frontman of The New Power Generation. In this exclusive Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley interview, Tony M dives deep into the funk, freedom, and fearless creativity that defined his journey alongside Prince.

From his early days in Minneapolis and battle-of-the-bands competitions at The Way, to unforgettable moments in the studio with Prince, Tony shares powerful insights about artistic integrity, innovation, and staying true to the music.

He opens up about Prince’s profound influence, the spontaneity of their collaboration, and how NPG pushed boundaries in funk, hip-hop, and live performance. Prince mentored Tony M with these words—"I don’t let anyone dictate where I go next"—is a bold reminder that great art flows from authenticity.

Don’t miss this intimate look at one of the most important voices in Prince’s New Power Generation.

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Since 1982, Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley has spotlighted iconic and emerging artists in funk, soul, R&B, and Prince-associated artists. From its roots on NPR affiliate WVOF 88.5 FM to its thriving YouTube presence, the show is a trusted source for in-depth, soulful conversations with music legends.

Hosted by veteran journalist Joe Kelley, the show has featured Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and Grammy winners like Larry Graham, Mavis Staples, Patrice Rushen, Victor Wooten, Cyndi Lauper, Bernie Worrell, P-Funk, Zapp, Cameo, and members of Prince’s Revolution, NPG, and The Time.

In 2004, Prince featured the show on his official NPG Music Club site and asked Joe to premiere his One Nite Alone… box set before any media outlet.

With over 4.3M views and 13K+ subscribers on YouTube, Musicians Reveal continues to honor the artists shaping music history. The show's audio podcast is also on all major podcast outlets.

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