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 SinΓ©ad 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)
NΒ·EΒ·WΒ·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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For You #4
Prince Lyrics
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Is for you
With love, sincerity and deepest care
My life with you I share
The lyrics of Prince's song "For You #4" express deep affection and dedication to a loved one. The line "all of this and more is for you" suggests that the singer is willing to give their all to this person. The words "with love, sincerity and deepest care" indicate that the singer's feelings are genuine and heartfelt. The final line "my life with you I share" implies that the singer is fully committed to this relationship and is willing to open up and be vulnerable with their partner.
Prince's use of repetition throughout the song is also notable. The phrase "for you" is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the central message of the lyrics. The repetition creates a sense of emphasis and importance, giving the listener a sense of the depth of the singer's feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of "For You #4" are a powerful expression of love and devotion. The repetition and use of specific phrases emphasize the strength of the singer's feelings and the commitment to their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
All of this and more
Everything I have, and anything else you could ever want, is for you.
Is for you
My actions, my intentions, everything I do, is meant for you.
With love, sincerity and deepest care
The way I feel towards you is genuine, passionate and unconditionally caring.
My life with you I share
You are not alone. I want to spend my life with you and be there for you, through everything.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JbBarnes88
Sheila E is so underrated
@cleongibson8736
Prince was on a level all of his own, nobody could touch him.A musical genius.
@PastorinoOlivier
Prince was a giant and this is an amazing song. We tried with my friend from R&O to cover his great song "Dreamer". If you have 4 minutes to spare, we would love to get your opinion on it : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgveJB1Xg6c
@maasakicequeen6836
You got that right a geniusπ₯°β€π―
@maasakicequeen6836
@Morgan Smith no not the wonderland park?
@cleongibson8736
It's my opinion.But MJ was just a great singer and dancer. He wasnt anywhere near as talented as Prince in anyway.
@cleongibson8736
@Morgan Smith dont remember MJ writing, arranging, producing his own albums or playing multiple instruments or being able to effortlessly switch from Jazz to funk to Rock to Rnb.
Try again.
@subjecttochange4838
Never seeing Prince live is one of my life's greatest regrets. Absolute chills.
@billedwards6985
It was like seeing Jesus alive
@tokyobennet7753
I feel the same way I wish he was still here.