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.
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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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Cream
Prince Lyrics
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Ah
Ah
This is it
It's time for you to go to the wire
You will hit
'Cause you got the burnin' desire
You got the horn so why don't you blow it
You are fine (fine)
You're filthy cute and baby you know it
Ooh
Cream
Get on top
Cream
You will cop
Cream
Don't you stop
Cream
Sha boogie bop
You're so good
Baby there ain't nobody better (ain't nobody better)
So you should
Never, ever go by the letter (never ever)
You're so cool (cool)
Everything you do is success (mmhmm)
Ooh, make the rules (rules)
Then break them all 'cause you are the best (mmhmm)
Yes you are
Cream
Get on top
Cream
You will cop
Cream
Don't you stop
Cream
Sha boogie bop
Look up in the air, it's your guitar
Ah, ah, ah
Do your dance
Why should you wait any longer?
Take a chance
It could only make ya stronger
It's your time (it's your time)
You got the horn so why don't you blow it (go on and blow it)
You're so fine (you're so fine)
You're filthy cute and baby you know it (you know it)
Come on
Cream
Get on top
Cream
You will cop
Cream
Don't you ever stop
Cream
Sha boogie bop
Cream
Cream
Cream
Sha boogie bop
Cream
Cream
Right there
Cream
Don't you stop
Cream
Sha boogie bop
Sha boogie
Ah
haha ah
Cream, sha boogie
Prince's song "Cream" was released in 1991 and became a hit, reaching number one on the US R&B chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's lyrics are about seizing opportunities and taking risks. The first verse encourages the listener to go for it and hit the wire with burning desire. The chorus repeats the word "cream" and encourages the listener to get on top, cop, and never stop. The second verse mentions that the listener is cool and successful, and they should make and break the rules because they are the best.
The repetitive use of the word "cream" has often been interpreted as a sexual innuendo, with some believing that the song is about masturbation or oral sex. However, Prince himself has denied these claims, saying that "Cream" was actually about "money, not sex."
Interestingly, the music video for "Cream" features Prince and a group of scantily clad women dancing and performing suggestive movements. This caused some controversy and led to the video being banned on some networks.
Line by Line Meaning
This is it
It's time for action.
It's time for you to go to the wire
It's time for you to put in all your effort and take risks to succeed.
You will hit
Your effort will pay off in the end.
'Cause you got the burnin' desire
You have a strong passion and drive to succeed.
It's your time (time)
This is your chance to shine.
You got the horn so why don't you blow it
You have the talent and skills, so use them to your advantage.
You are fine (fine)
You look and feel great.
You're filthy cute and baby you know it
You know you have an attractive and alluring presence.
Cream
Achieving the best and being on top of the world.
Get on top
Don't settle for anything less than the best.
You will cop
You will succeed and achieve your goals.
Don't you stop
Keep pushing forward and striving for success.
Sha boogie bop
Celebrate and enjoy your success with dancing and partying.
Baby there ain't nobody better (ain't nobody better)
You have the skills and talent that surpass others.
Never, ever go by the letter (never ever)
Don't always follow the rules, take risks and go against the norm.
You're so cool (cool)
You have a calm and collected demeanor that exudes success.
Everything you do is success (mmhmm)
You always achieve greatness in whatever you do.
Ooh, make the rules (rules)
Don't conform to what others expect of you, create your own path.
Then break them all 'cause you are the best (mmhmm)
Break the mold and surpass expectations because you are the best.
Look up in the air, it's your guitar
You have control of your success, just like a musician playing their instrument.
Do your dance
Celebrate your success and enjoy the moment.
Why should you wait any longer?
Don't wait to achieve your goals, go after them now.
Take a chance
Risk-taking can lead to success and growth.
It could only make ya stronger
Failure can build resilience and strength.
Sha boogie
Celebrating with dancing and revelry.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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