About

Sound in a sentence: "A pulsating groove intertwines with intricate layers of instrumentation, creating a rich texture that invites movement and engagement."
Prince matters because he redefined the boundaries of pop music, merging funk, rock, and R&B into a new, intoxicating sonic landscape. His audacious persona and fearless exploration of sexuality and identity in his work transformed the cultural narrative around these themes, making space for future generations of artists to express their true selves without fear of judgment.
Prince matters because he redefined the boundaries of pop music, merging funk, rock, and R&B into a new, intoxicating sonic landscape. His audacious persona and fearless exploration of sexuality and identity in his work transformed the cultural narrative around these themes, making space for future generations of artists to express their true selves without fear of judgment. Through electrifying performances and an unwavering commitment to his artistic vision, he challenged mainstream norms and left an indelible mark on both the music industry and popular culture. The innovation in Prince's process lies in his multi-instrumentalism and meticulous production style, which often involved layering sounds with unexpected textures and rhythms. He was not just a performer but a visionary architect of sound, utilizing technology and studio techniques to create immersive experiences that felt both intimate and grandiose. This hands-on approach allowed him to maintain a distinct voice while navigating various musical landscapes, continually pushing against conventional structures. Lyrically, Prince often navigated themes of love, desire, and self-exploration with a distinctive blend of sincerity and irony. His storytelling captures vivid emotional landscapes while inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences through impressionistic imagery rather than straightforward narratives. This duality creates a sense of intimacy that resonates deeply within his audience.

Discography

151 releases 64 studio 1978–2023
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Albums ()

Singles ()

Fallinlove2nite

Fallinlove2nite

2014

Breakfast Can Wait

Breakfast Can Wait

2013

Rock and Roll Love Affair

Rock and Roll Love Affair

2012

F.U.N.K.

F.U.N.K.

2007

Guitar

Guitar

2007

Black Sweat

Black Sweat

2006

Fury

Fury

2006

S.S.T.

S.S.T.

2005

Glass Cutter

Glass Cutter

2005

Strange Relationship

Strange Relationship

2005

So What the Fuss

So What the Fuss

2005

Live from Paisley Park

Live from Paisley Park

2005

Te Amo Corazón

Te Amo Corazón

2005

Cinnamon Girl

Cinnamon Girl

2004

Musicology

Musicology

2004

Days of Wild

Days of Wild

2002

Supercute

Supercute

2001

U Make My Sun Shine

U Make My Sun Shine

2001

The Work, pt. 1

The Work, pt. 1

2001

One Song

One Song

1999

The Greatest Romance Ever Sold

The Greatest Romance Ever Sold

1999

Don't Talk 2 Strangers

Don't Talk 2 Strangers

1998

The Truth

The Truth

1997

The Holy River

The Holy River

1997

Somebody's Somebody

Somebody's Somebody

1997

Dinner with Delores

Dinner with Delores

1996

Gold

Gold

1995

Purple Medley

Purple Medley

1995

I Hate U

I Hate U

1995

Space

Space

1994

Letitgo

Letitgo

1994

Love Sign

Love Sign

1994

The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

1994

Peach

Peach

1993

Pink Cashmere

Pink Cashmere

1993

The Morning Papers

The Morning Papers

1993

Damn U

Damn U

1992

My Name Is Prince

My Name Is Prince

1992

Sexy MF

Sexy MF

1992

Thunder

Thunder

1992

Money Don't Matter 2 Night

Money Don't Matter 2 Night

1992

Diamonds and Pearls

Diamonds and Pearls

1991

Cream

Cream

1991

Gett Off

Gett Off

1991

New Power Generation

New Power Generation

1990

Thieves in the Temple

Thieves in the Temple

1990

The Future

The Future

1990

Scandalous!

Scandalous!

1989

The Arms of Orion

The Arms of Orion

1989

Partyman

Partyman

1989

Batdance

Batdance

1989

Erotic City / I Would Die 4 U

Erotic City / I Would Die 4 U

1989

I Wish U Heaven

I Wish U Heaven

1988

Glam Slam

Glam Slam

1988

Alphabet St.

Alphabet St.

1988

If I Was Your Girlfriend

If I Was Your Girlfriend

1987

Sign "O" the Times

Sign "O" the Times

1987

U Got the Look

U Got the Look

1987

I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man

I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man

1987

A Love Bizarre

A Love Bizarre

1985

America

America

1985

Pop Life

Pop Life

1985

Paisley Park

Paisley Park

1985

I Feel for You

I Feel for You

1984

Private Joy

Private Joy

1984

Sex Shooter

Sex Shooter

1984

Let's Pretend We're Married

Let's Pretend We're Married

1983

Delirious

Delirious

1983

Little Red Corvette

Little Red Corvette

1983

Automatic

Automatic

1983

Do Me, Baby

Do Me, Baby

1982

Let's Work

Let's Work

1982

Sexuality

Sexuality

1981

Gotta Stop (Messin' About)

Gotta Stop (Messin' About)

1981

Do It All Night / Head

Do It All Night / Head

1981

Dirty Mind

Dirty Mind

1980

Uptown

Uptown

1980

Sexy Dancer / Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?

Sexy Dancer / Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?

1980

Sexy Dancer / Bambi

Sexy Dancer / Bambi

1980

Still Waiting / Bambi

Still Waiting / Bambi

1980

Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?

Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?

1980

I Wanna Be Your Lover

I Wanna Be Your Lover

1979

Just as Long as We're Together / In Love

Just as Long as We're Together / In Love

1978

Soft and Wet / So Blue

Soft and Wet / So Blue

1978

Cybersingle

Cybersingle

Bataclan

Bataclan

1999

1999

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