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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Don't You Wanna Ride
Prince Lyrics
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Too many hoes that think they run the damn place now
Talkin' hoes that only get it face down
Talkin' hoes that you don't want to make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a
Face down, on the ground
Missing persons, dead found
That be you and your motherfucking crew
Lead in they chest, shoulda worn a vest
Still feelin' bless? Motherfucker better than the rest
Shootin' shots, fuckin' thots
While my robots on the pavement
Moving for the payment
Killin' mans only getting flagrant
Tons of bricks in my basement
Mans try to run adjacent
Walking thru the big mans in the house
Too many hoes in my face now
Too many hoes that think they run the damn place now
Talkin' hoes that only get it face down
Talkin' hoes that you don't want to make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a
Commotion, that's my middle name, I'm jokin'
She just wanna yank up on my chain, she gropin'
I'm just tryna get up in the bank with a wad of checks
Movin' units, broads you just gotta buy em' gifts
You just gotta send them .gifs, Oh they laughin' huh
Like I'm her pastor, bless up then I pass her off
But when she hear my name
She still get mushy like some applesauce
Like I'm the new and improved Asher Roth
Too many hoes in my face now
Too many hoes that think they run the damn place now
Talkin' hoes that only get it face down
Talkin' hoes that you don't want to make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a sound
You don't wanna make a
The lyrics of Prince's song "Don't You Wanna Ride" describe a scene where the singer is surrounded by too many women, or hoes as they are referred to in the song, who are trying to get his attention. However, the singer seems uninterested and comments on the types of hoes that he is faced with, mentioning those who only get it face down and those who he doesn't want to make a sound. He then warns them not to make a sound, as he talks about missing people found dead and mentions a crew with lead in their chest. The singer then talks about his robots, who are moving for payment and killing people without remorse. He mentions tons of bricks in his basement and people trying to run adjacent, presumably away from him.
Later in the song, the singer talks about his middle name being "Commotion" and how women just want to grope him and pull on his chains. He mentions trying to get into the bank with a wad of checks and moving units. He talks about women that he has to buy gifts and send gifs to keep their attention. He comments on how they laugh at his jokes and how he passes them off to others. He then mentions that he is like a new and improved Asher Roth, who was a rapper from the late 2000s.
Overall, the lyrics of "Don't You Wanna Ride" paint a picture of a dangerous individual who is surrounded by a lot of women, but seems uninterested in their advances. The lyrics also suggest that the singer may be involved in criminal activity, including murder and keeping tons of bricks in his basement.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many hoes in my face now
There are too many women trying to get my attention
Too many hoes that think they run the damn place now
These women believe they are in charge and can control everything
Talkin' hoes that only get it face down
These women only offer sexual favors when they are on their face
Talkin' hoes that you don't want to make a sound
These women are best kept quiet during sexual activities
You don't wanna make a sound
It is best to keep quiet during sexual activities
Face down, on the ground
A person is lying face down on the ground
Missing persons, dead found
There are people missing or dead
That be you and your motherfucking crew
You and your group are in danger
Lead in they chest, shoulda worn a vest
Somebody was shot in the chest and should have been wearing a bulletproof vest
Still feelin' bless? Motherfucker better than the rest
Are you feeling lucky? You think you are better than everyone else
Shootin' shots, fuckin' thots
Shooting guns and having sex with promiscuous women
While my robots on the pavement
My mechanical devices are on the road
Moving for the payment
They are working for money
Killin' mans only getting flagrant
They are killing people and becoming more obvious about it
Tons of bricks in my basement
There are a lot of bricks in the basement
Mans try to run adjacent
People are trying to run parallel to them
Walking thru the big mans in the house
They are walking through a big house belonging to someone important
Commotion, that's my middle name, I'm jokin'
Causing chaos is something I often do, but I am just kidding
She just wanna yank up on my chain, she gropin'
She wants to grab my necklace and grope me
I'm just tryna get up in the bank with a wad of checks
I am trying to deposit a lot of checks at the bank
Movin' units, broads you just gotta buy em' gifts
I am making money and women only want gifts
You just gotta send them .gifs, Oh they laughin' huh
Sending women funny images makes them laugh
Like I'm her pastor, bless up then I pass her off
I treat women like a pastor, I bless them and then move on to the next one
But when she hear my name
When she hears my name
She still get mushy like some applesauce
She still gets emotional and soft like applesauce
Like I'm the new and improved Asher Roth
I am the newer, better version of Asher Roth
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Written by: Brent Adams, Nathan Silcock
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@kandikane923
He was ahead of his time. Pure greatness. He could play instruments, sing and dance his little butt off! This a gem of a song. Miss you much Prince..rip💜
@artfull334
Kandi Kane he sure did..P sounds adorable here💜💜💜
@helenfountain5336
I can listen to prince all day and night. Love My Brother..
@wendymouse3
Me too!! Every chance I get I listen to Prince! He NEVER disappointments me, only impresses more and more every day!
@yvettesanchez5750
Prince really knew how 'get down", & to make us want to 'get down'!! He really knew how to play true funk music (just like he really knew how to play all kinds of music)!! His creativity is another reason why he's irreplaceable, one of a kind, the best, & the true one & only master!! He will always be remembered & cherished!! He lives on through his music!! His music is timeless!! I love this song!! It sounds so great!! It is so cool!! He made it outstanding like all his music!! Our deepest thanks forever, Prince, for everything!!
@isisphoenix5590
He was outer worldly.
Gosh is was so talented.
Rest in God's infinite peace and love Prince💜💜💜💜💜😥
@frostysnoww8048
Wow Another Good Prince Song 😃🎧🎤🎶🎵💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@leeharrison8222
Wow this is from 1976! I've heard some of the other home recordings from this session but I don't think I was ever aware of this song. What a rarity and a delight! Thank you for sharing and thank U Prince 4 creating <3 <3 <3
@vivianvictory576
I only want to ride with Mr. Vecchione for the rest of my life!
@alluresearlesxxxgalaxyqueen
I love this one it's smooth and funky miss prince 😘💕🙏🙌