The setlist was reduced to a limited number of his hits from the 1980s with a few tracks from the Batman and then-forthcoming Graffiti Bridge albums, resulting in all the songs being played in their entirety and much shorter shows.

In a move to promote a more youth-friendly image, as well as cut costs, Prince chose to eliminate the veteran horn section from the band.

[1] According to academic Joseph Vogel, "The new image was clear: Prince wanted to present as young, black, and hip.

"[2] Although Prince had previously expressed negative views toward rap music on The Black Album[2] (which, at the time, had not been released but had been widely bootlegged), he included rapping by Tony Mosley (known as Tony M.) in the song "The Future" during the Nude Tour.

[2][3] New Power Generation[5] Tony M., Kirk Johnson, and Damon Dickson were referred to as the Game Boyz.