Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the influential albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), was recorded with his new backing band the Revolution, and was also the soundtrack to the film of the same name in which he starred. Purple Rain garnered continued success for Prince and was a major commercial achievement, spending six consecutive months atop the Billboard 200 chart. The soundtrack also won Prince the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. After disbanding the Revolution, Prince released the album Sign o' the Times (1987), widely hailed by critics as the greatest work of his career. In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he changed his stage name to the unpronounceable symbol logo. Hollow circle above downward arrow crossed with a curlicued horn-shaped symbol and then a short bar (known to fans as the "Love Symbol") and was often referred to as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (or TAFKAP) or simply The Artist.
After signing with Arista Records in 1998, Prince reverted to his original name in 2000. Over the next decade, six of his albums entered the U.S. top 10 charts. In April 2016, at the age of 57, Prince died after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was a prolific musician who released 39 albums during his life, with a vast array of unreleased material left in a custom-built bank vault underneath his home after his death, including fully completed albums and over 50 finished music videos. He also released songs under multiple pseudonyms during his life, as well as writing songs that were made popular after being covered by other musicians, most notably "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor and "Manic Monday" by the Bangles. Estimates of the complete number of songs written by Prince range anywhere from 500 to well over 1,000. Released posthumously, his demo albums Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018) and Originals (2019) both received critical acclaim.
Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time. His awards included the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Awards for Achievement and of Merit, the Billboard Icon Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
Studio albums
For You (1978)
Prince (1979)
Dirty Mind (1980)
Controversy (1981)
1999 (1982)
Purple Rain (1984)
Around the World in a Day (1985)
Parade (1986)
Sign o' the Times (1987)
Lovesexy (1988)
Batman (1989)
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Diamonds and Pearls (1991)
Love Symbol (1992)
Come (1994)
The Black Album (1994)
The Gold Experience (1995)
Chaos and Disorder (1996)
Emancipation (1996)
Crystal Ball (1998)
The Truth (1998)
The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale (1999)
Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic (1999)
The Rainbow Children (2001)
One Nite Alone... (2002)
Xpectation (2003)
N·E·W·S (2003)
The Chocolate Invasion (2004)
The Slaughterhouse (2004)
Musicology (2004)
3121 (2006)
Planet Earth (2007)
Lotusflow3r (2009)
MPLSound (2009)
20Ten (2010)
Plectrumelectrum (2014)
Art Official Age (2014)
HITnRUN Phase One (2015)
HITnRUN Phase Two (2015)
Posthumous releases:
Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018)
Originals (2019)
Welcome 2 America (2021)
Prince also released two albums credited to Madhouse, three albums credited to the New Power Generation, and one credited to the N.P.G. Orchestra:
Madhouse:
8 (1987)
16 (1987)
The New Power Generation:
Goldnigga (1993)
Exodus (1995)
Newpower Soul (1998)
The N.P.G. Orchestra:
Kamasutra (1997)
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101
Prince Lyrics
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Well you know what
Fuck out my face with that bullshit
Tryna tell me what to do bitch I’m young
And i don’t give a fuck if the pope come thru with a gun
Fuck what you heard and fuck what you learnt
You thinking you fly but you just a bird
Thinking that you can critique
Bitch take a seat cuz I ain't the one
You on that oppression tip
Better move quick ‘fore I grab my whip
Bitch
Stay in your lane
You ain't on my level, obviously
'Cuz if you was then I wouldn’t have to explain
The lyrics to Prince's song "101" convey a sense of defiance and rebellion against the opinions and criticisms of others. The song begins with a dismissive tone towards those who always have something negative to say, encouraging them to leave with their nonsense. The lyrics then challenge the idea of someone trying to dictate how the artist should live their life, asserting their youth and lack of concern even if faced by extreme situations like the pope wielding a gun.
Prince goes on to express disregard for what others have heard or learned, implying that they are merely followers without true individuality. The lyrics mock those who believe they have the authority to critique the artist's choices, whether it be in their actions or appearance. The line "Bitch take a seat cuz I ain't the one" further suggests a refusal to comply with societal expectations or the pressures imposed by others.
The lyrics conclude with a warning to stay in one's own lane and acknowledge the difference in levels between the artist and the critic. If the critic were truly on the same level, Prince implies, there would be no need for explanation or justification.
Overall, "101" is a bold statement of independence and self-assurance, conveying the artist's refusal to conform to the expectations and opinions of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas always got some shit to say
There are always people who have negative things to say
Well you know what
I have something to say in response
Fuck out my face with that bullshit
I don't want to hear your nonsense
Tryna tell me what to do bitch I’m young
Don't try to control me just because I'm young
And i don’t give a fuck if the pope come thru with a gun
I don't care about any threats or intimidation
Fuck what you heard and fuck what you learnt
I don't care about your rumors or what you think you know
You thinking you fly but you just a bird
You think you're impressive, but you're really not
Thinking that you can critique
Believing that you have the right to judge
What i do and how I dress
My choices and style are not up for criticism
Bitch take a seat cuz I ain't the one
Stay quiet because I won't tolerate your disrespect
You on that oppression tip
You're trying to oppress and control others
Better move quick ‘fore I grab my whip
You should hurry up before I take action
Bitch
A term used to emphasize frustration or annoyance
Stay in your lane
Mind your own business and don't interfere with me
You ain't on my level, obviously
You are not as talented or important as me, it's clear
'Cuz if you was then I wouldn’t have to explain
If you were truly significant, I wouldn't need to justify myself
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Prince theLovely
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@2001mimil
lyrics:
For every night that you've been gone
I've lit a candle
There must be 99 around my bed
Around my bed
Lying awake all night long tears in vain
Sometimes I think that I'd be better off dead
Being without you is murder, baby
Get in a taxi, subway train
Don't make me cry these tears in vain, baby
A hundred nights without you is murder baby
A 101 just won't do, no
Why do I cry for you?
You probably found someone new
And no one deserves you, I say
No one deserves you like I do
Baby, you know it's true
Ooh, what we had you said was meant to be
If that was true, tell me, why'd you leave?
Baby, I wanna know
I'm sick of, I'm sick of, I'm sick of
Crying these tears in vain, baby
Why don't you get in a taxi, subway train?
I'm going mad, baby
I'm going insane, baby, don't you know?
101 just won't do, no, no, listen
Nothing on TV, my girlfriends bore me
They try to please me but I need you, baby
You and me, need to be together
Together physically
Why can't you come see about me?
Why can't you come see about me?
You've got to get in a taxi, subway train
Don't make me cry these tears in vain, baby
A hundred nights without you is murder, baby
A 101 just won't do, no, no just won't do
I'm in the funk, I'm in deep
You got to come, baby, see about me
That 101 just won't do
@giacominadingeo5617
4 every night that U've been gone I've lit a candle
There must b 99 around my bed, around my bed
Lying awake all night long, tears n vain
Sometimes I think that I'd b better off dead
Bein' without U is murder, baby
Get n a taxi, subway train
Don't make me cry these tears n vain, baby
100 nights without U is murder, baby
101 just won't do
No
Ooh
Why do I cry 4 U? U probably found someone new
And no 1 deserves ya, I say, no 1 deserves ya like I do
Baby, U know it's true
Ooh, what we had U said was meant 2 b
If that was true, tell me, tell me why'd U leave?
Baby, I wanna know
I'm sick of, I'm sick of cryin' these tears n vain, baby
I'm sick of cryin' these tears n vain (Oh)
Get n a taxi, subway train
I'm goin' mad, baby, I'm goin' insane
Cryin' these tears n vain, don't U know?
(100 nights without U is murder, baby)
101 just won't do
No, no, no!
Listen...
Nothin' on TV (Yeah)
My girlfriends bore me
They want 2 please me (Yeah)
But I need my baby
U and me need 2 b 2gether, 2gether physically
Why can't U come see about me?
Why can't U come see about me?
Get n a taxi, subway train
Don't make me cry these tears n vain, baby
Ooh, 100 nights without U is murder, baby
But 101 just won't do
No, no!
Just won't do
I'm n a funk, I'm n deep
U got 2 come, baby, see about me
That 101, that 101 just won't do
No!
@cuddlybear4524
This should've been on "The Originals."
@chilezp
I agree
@chilezp
Hopefully there’s a Original Pt 2
@xaviertanz1998
Did Prince write this masterpiece?
@cuddlybear4524
@@xaviertanz1998 Indeed he did!! 😁
@xaviertanz1998
@@cuddlybear4524 Why wasn't this on the originals, would have been a banger. Probably the best on the album
@gamillionestudios4162
If I could thumbs up this song 101 times, it wouldnt be enough.
@GreenEyedVirgo
Taken me a year to start listening again to Prince. I just couldn't handle it. Grieving over, rock in my stomach mostly gone, I'm letting myself be amazed again. Started my journey with the Visionary when I was 14 and his first album For You. He was 17
@tomogutu
He was 20
@warrenbribe9669
Loved Sheena’s cut but this version is maybe the most haunting Prince song. I keep this on repeat 🎵