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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Funky Music
Prince Lyrics
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(I like funky music)
(I like funky music)
(I like funky music)
(I like funky music)
Everybody get on the floor
We got the groove you feel in your soul
Dance to the funky music, come on
[Chorus]
If you ain't got no partner you can use your hair
Shake it like a hooker, baby, I don't care
Whatever you do, you got to make the people stare
Dance to the funky music, yeah
[Chorus]
This beat I got is specially designed (Specially designed)
to make you lose your phone number to somebody fine
The nastier you get, the funkier we got
My claim to fame is scandal, baby, and I ain't here to stop (Ow!)
(I like funky music)
(I like funky music)
I didn't come to trample on what you think is cool
I just wanna hip you to a brand new groove
If you like your funky mellow, this ain't for you
Dance to the funky music, shoo-bed-ooh!
Yeah
[Chorus]
Uh-huh (Uh!)
Uh, uh, uh-huh
Uh, uh-huh
Uh, uh, uh-huh
Yo, the time has come once again to send
A dance groove that won't end
Don't pretend that your feet is tired
And grab my hand girlfriend
And move it, baby, move it
I know you can do it
Move it, baby, move it
I know you can do it, come on
I said come on
[Chorus]
Now let me tell you somethin'
Huh, lookin' so good on the floor
Make me wanna get to know you better
And dancin' all up next to you
Is a feeling I can feel forever
Being together and doing what's clever
And been so hard to stop it, uh
I know no one could top it
Huh, yeah
This groove is funky
Huh, yeah
Yo N.P.G. drop it!
Huh, say what?
Huh, huh, say what?
Say, say what? Uh, uh, uh
Say, say, say what? Huh, uh, uh, uh
Yo, enough respect goes to The Artist and the N.P.G. crew
And the whole New York and Uptown
And across the country massive
Big up yourselves cuz it's comin' at cha loud
Alright?
The upbeat and funky beat of Prince and the New Power Generation's hit song 'Funky Music' is a fun and inviting melody inviting listeners to get up and dance. From the chorus starting with "I like funky music," Prince sets the mood and encourages everyone on the floor to groove to the rhythm, stating that it's a feeling you can feel in your soul. Prince invites dance partners to join and make the people stare with their dance moves, even encouraging listeners to dance with their hair if they don't have a partner. The song continues to amp up with lyrics around the beat being specifically designed to lure you towards finding someone new, and how the crazier your moves, the funkier the beat becomes. The song is a nod to Prince's well-known love for funk and his ability to create music perfect for dancing and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
(I like funky music)
The singer enjoys funky music and will express that throughout the song.
(I like funky music)
See above.
(I like funky music)
See above.
(I like funky music)
See above.
Everybody get on the floor
The artist encourages everyone to get on the dance floor.
We got the groove you feel in your soul
The music is so funky and captivating that it reaches deep inside.
When you're good 'n' funky, you can say you know
The singer believes that true funkiness can only be known and understood through experience.
Dance to the funky music, come on
The artist urges the listener to dance to the funky music.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
If you ain't got no partner you can use your hair
The singer suggests using one's own hair as a stand-in partner on the dance floor.
Shake it like a hooker, baby, I don't care
The singer encourages the listener to dance freely and without holding back.
Whatever you do, you got to make the people stare
The listener should dance so well that others cannot help but watch.
Dance to the funky music, yeah
The artist once again implores the listener to dance.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
This beat I got is specially designed (Specially designed)
The singer asserts that the music is custom-made for funky dancing.
to make you lose your phone number to somebody fine
The music aims to help people connect in a romantic way.
The nastier you get, the funkier we got
The music gets even funkier as the dancers get raunchier.
My claim to fame is scandal, baby, and I ain't here to stop (Ow!)
The artist enjoys being scandalous and has no intentions of stopping that.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
I didn't come to trample on what you think is cool
The singer does not intend to criticize or demean anyone's taste in music.
I just wanna hip you to a brand new groove
The singer wants to introduce the listener to a new and exciting set of music.
If you like your funky mellow, this ain't for you
The singer acknowledges that not all people enjoy fast and raunchy funk music.
Dance to the funky music, shoo-bed-ooh!
The artist asks the listener to dance again, but with a fun vocable thrown in.
Yeah
An exclamation of excitement and encouragement.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
Uh-huh (Uh!)
An affirmative grunt, indicating a positive response to the music or a particular moment in the song.
Uh, uh, uh-huh
See line 34.
Uh, uh-huh
See line 34.
Uh, uh, uh-huh
See line 34.
Yo, the time has come once again to send
The artist envisions himself as the messenger of funk music.
A dance groove that won't end
The singer aims to provide continuous enjoyment on the dance floor.
Don't pretend that your feet is tired
The singer challenges the listener to keep dancing, even if they feel fatigued.
And grab my hand girlfriend
The singer extends their hand and invites a female listener to dance with them.
And move it, baby, move it
The artist instructs the listener to move (dance).
I know you can do it
The artist expresses confidence in the listener's ability to dance well.
Move it, baby, move it
See line 47.
I know you can do it, come on
See line 48.
I said come on
The artist emphasizes the urgency of getting on the dance floor and dancing.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
(I like funky music)
See line 1.
Now let me tell you somethin'
The singer is about to share something insightful.
Huh, lookin' so good on the floor
The artist compliments a particularly good dancer.
Make me wanna get to know you better
The singer is attracted to the way someone dances.
And dancin' all up next to you
The singer imagines themselves dancing closely to someone they find attractive.
Is a feeling I can feel forever
The singer suggests that dancing with someone they like creates a profound and lasting connection.
Being together and doing what's clever
Dancing creatively and inventively with a good partner is special to the artist.
And been so hard to stop it, uh
The dance is so good that the artist has trouble stopping.
I know no one could top it
The singer feels that this dance partner is unmatched by anyone else.
Huh, yeah
An exclamation of approval and excitement.
This groove is funky
The artist reiterates the fact that the current music is funky and inspiring.
Huh, yeah
See line 67.
Yo N.P.G. drop it!
The artist instructs the band to continue playing the music.
Huh, say what?
An expression of surprise, likely in response to a particularly funky beat or instrumental solo.
Huh, huh, say what?
See line 74.
Say, say what? Uh, uh, uh
See line 74.
Say, say, say what? Huh, uh, uh, uh
See line 74.
Yo, enough respect goes to The Artist and the N.P.G. crew
The singer expresses gratitude and appreciation for the other musicians who created the music.
And the whole New York and Uptown
The artist extends thanks to the broader community that fosters and enjoys funk music.
And across the country massive
The artist acknowledges the large, diverse group of people that love and listen to this music.
Big up yourselves cuz it's comin' at cha loud
The music is powerful and energizing, and the singer wants listeners to embrace its loudness.
Alright?
A rhetorical question, signaling the end of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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@hellbenderdesign
Prince was 19 years old.
It is called Loring Park Sessions ’77, a series of free recording sessions in the studio of Loring Park (Minneapolis) owned by Owen Husney, Prince’s first manager. Eight tracks, all instrumental and untitled, realized with the participation of bassist Andre’ Cymone and drummer Bobby Z, who will soon become members of Prince’s first band.
@catherinemonnes2963
Thank you! Was going to ask if anybody knew the line-up. Like, that's some fierce bass. Wouldn't be surprised if it was Prince, but I sure like that it was people playing together vs 1 multi-tracking like we're all doing lately.
@viDUBla
19mins ffwd omfg!!!!!
@jokohomo9591
So amazing!
@markbritton6798
Do you mean three or free or 3?.
@macsmama07
Great information here ! We were wondering who was on bass here in this recording. Great music. He was the Bomb !
@vicktorv
finally an intelligent algorithm brought me here, lol
@kifran6632
So do i
@kevinp23231
We’re getting closer…
@johnnewell7047
Ikr!!😊