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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G-Spot
Prince Lyrics
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I'm looking 4 what isn't really there
"I" is instigation
I'm listening 2 the voice beneath my hair
"N" is 4 the naked body
And 4 what my naked eye can see
CHORUS:
Where, oh where can U be?
"A" is 4 America
And 4 the things U read in magazines
"L" is 4 location
I am a clock, the time is 9:15
"L" is 4 the lust we share
We want 2 know that infamous pleasure
CHORUS
"Y" is 4 my yearning
I'm burning into mystery
CHORUS
G-spot {x3}
Ooh yeah
Yeah, yeah
Oh, oh Lord
The song "G-Spot" by Prince & The Revolution has lyrics that are both playful and suggestive, with multiple layers of interpretation. The song is essentially an exploration of the sensual and erotic side of life, with each letter of the title "G-Spot" standing for a different aspect of this exploration.
The first verse begins with "F" standing for frustration, which creates a sense of longing and desire that runs through the song. The second letter "I" stands for instigation, implying that the desire is coming from within, rather than from external sources. The third letter "N" represents the naked body and what the naked eye can see, highlighting the importance of visual stimulation in erotic desire.
The chorus repeatedly asks "Where, oh where can U be?" referring to the elusive and mythical G-Spot, which is a sensitive area in the female genitalia that is said to lead to intense sexual pleasure when stimulated. The subsequent verses explore this theme further, with "A" standing for America and the unrealistic expectations perpetuated by the media, and "L" standing for location and the desire to experience physical pleasure in a specific place.
The final verse uses "Y" to represent yearning and a burning desire for mystery, suggesting that the quest for sexual pleasure is never fully satisfied and always evolving. Overall, the song is a celebration of sensuality and eroticism, highlighting the importance of exploring and enjoying these aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
"F" is 4 frustration
The letter "F" represents frustration.
I'm looking 4 what isn't really there
I am searching for something that may not actually exist.
"I" is instigation
The letter "I" represents instigation.
I'm listening 2 the voice beneath my hair
I am paying attention to my inner voice.
"N" is 4 the naked body
The letter "N" represents the naked body.
And 4 what my naked eye can see
For the things that I can see with my own eyes.
CHORUS:
Refrain of the song.
G-spot, G-spot
Referring to the G-spot - a sexually sensitive part of the female body.
Where, oh where can U be?
Asking where the G-spot can actually be found.
"A" is 4 America
The letter "A" represents America.
And 4 the things U read in magazines
For the images and ideals that are portrayed in magazines.
"L" is 4 location
The letter "L" represents location.
I am a clock, the time is 9:15
The time is currently 9:15 - this line may be referring to the time of day when sexual activity is more likely to occur.
"L" is 4 the lust we share
The letter "L" represents the shared lust between individuals.
We want 2 know that infamous pleasure
We are curious about experiencing the well-known pleasure associated with sexual activity.
CHORUS
Refrain of the song.
"Y" is 4 my yearning
The letter "Y" represents my yearning for something.
I'm burning into mystery
I am filled with a desire for something that is unknown to me.
G-spot {x3}
Repetition of the refrain.
Ooh yeah
Vocal expression of pleasure.
Yeah, yeah
Exclamation of agreement or enthusiasm.
Oh, oh Lord
Exclamation invoking a higher power or expressing a strong emotion.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marc Cello
the bass riff towards the end of the track is just amazing to listen to. such a strange yet fitting riff.
Nomis
This is the best I ever heard this demo sound! Excellent!
MJJMixes87
The Sax on this demo is just 💯 fire
Sioioos
A rare outing for Prince on sax.
Pål Ludvig Finstad
Played by Prince
Anna Iwado
Hopefully the Prince estate can do more 80’s Prince Vault music and release them, Especially this one and All Day, All Night
HerbofFour
A real favorite of mine. Took me decades to learn that the letters spell out "FINALLY"
Modern Aire
The photo and spray paint styling is Dirty Mind era... 1980. G-Spot is Dance Electric-Purple Rain era.
BeanoWild
Yes, but I am making a sort of addition to Originals so I went back to that photoshoot to see what didn't get used.
Modern Aire
@BeanoWild ah yes, I see. I’m not criticizing you I may remove my comment but I see what you were doing. But I will say this is no criticizing of you, but the originals was wrong. Also most of the music was from that main 80s. Between I think 83 through 85 or 86 something like that, anyways I think you got some great content. Please don’t take this wrong. I’m really enjoying your channel and what you share. Thank you.!