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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Get On Up
Prince Lyrics
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I'm the man with the mic and I'm controllin' the floor
Givin' you more and there's more in store
As I take this party to the encore
Higher, hot like fire
Everybody wet with the sweat 'cause it makes you perspire
Drippin', but nobody's slippin'
The beat is hittin' and yo, I ain't trippin'
With the wave of your hand and then say "ho"
Everybody off the wall
Get involved
Your problem's solved
I'm here to make you quit it if you ain't here to dance
Then take this chance and get out of here
This is for the real party people so you know what's up
It's time to dance so get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Movin', gettin' with the groovin'
Everybody dance 'cause the song's improvin'
If you can't dance rock your head to the beat
Throw your hands in the air, 'til you feel weak
Yeah then you shake it, 'til you can't take it
If you get tired move around and fake it
And stop, and do a dance or two
So everybody in the place can get wild
With to the program, this is a show-jam
Ask me to stop, and I'll say "no ma'am"
Tell the DJ to turn it up a little louder
Make the crowd and party people take a shower
And the music, I can use it
Make you want to go and jump through this
And get busy, 'cause I know what's up
Everybody in the place you gotta get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Yo, maxin', nah no time for relaxin'
Just get into the floor instead of waxin', the sound
No time to sit down
You have to get up so you can get down
Let yourself go, get into the flow
As Arab makes this a hype show
From intro to intro you know
That the size of the crowd will grow, large
That's the kinda life I'm livin'
That's why I try to keep givin'
Something new for you to try to dance to
Work your body 'til the song is through
Just flex it all the way up to the exit
But don't stop there 'cause next is the chorus
Yeah there's more of this, so you know what's up
You gotta get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Get-get-get-get on up, get get on up
Prince's song "Get on Up" is an upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to let loose and hit the dance floor. The lyrics describe the party atmosphere, with Prince commanding the floor and controlling the music. He urges everyone to get involved and not be wallflowers, promising more fun ahead. The beat is infectious and the lyrics encourage listeners to move their bodies and have a good time.
Prince holds the mic and commands the dance floor, as he rolls out the hits and keeps the crowd moving. He promises more fun as he takes the party into an encore, and the beat keeps hitting, so nobody slips or falls. Prince knows how to work the crowd from the intro, making them wave their hands and say "ho." He commands everyone to get involved and get on up, telling them that he's here to make them quit it if they're not dancing. The song is dedicated to the real party people, and Prince urges everyone to take this chance and get on up.
Line by Line Meaning
Rollin', everybody dance with the soul and
Let's get this party started by everyone dancing with their soul and spirit.
I'm the man with the mic and I'm controllin' the floor
As the host of the party, I control the music and the atmosphere of the place.
Givin' you more and there's more in store
I'll keep giving you more of my music because there is still more stored in my repertoire.
As I take this party to the encore
I'm going to take this party to the next level and keep everyone dancing until the end of the show.
Higher, hot like fire
The mood is heating up and the dancing is getting hotter with every beat.
Everybody wet with the sweat 'cause it makes you perspire
People are sweating and enjoying themselves because the music is making them move and dance enthusiastically.
Drippin', but nobody's slippin'
People are sweating, but nobody is slipping because the dance floor is well maintained to prevent accidents.
The beat is hittin' and yo, I ain't trippin'
The rhythm is perfect, and I am not worrying because everyone is enjoying themselves and dancing happily.
I know how to make you flow from the intro
I am confident in my music selection, and I know how to make people want to dance from the very first notes of the song.
With the wave of your hand and then say "ho"
By waving your hand and saying "ho," you can show your excitement and acknowledge the music and dancing.
Everybody off the wall
I want everyone to stop standing around and start dancing and participating in the party.
Get involved
I want everyone to engage in the dancing and the party activities.
Your problem's solved
By joining in the dancing, you will forget your problems and enjoy the moment.
I'm here to make you quit it if you ain't here to dance
If you are not going to dance, then I am here to encourage you to leave the party so that you do not spoil the atmosphere for those who want to get down and dance.
Then take this chance and get out of here
I am offering you the opportunity to leave if you do not want to dance and party.
This is for the real party people so you know what's up
This party is for people who want to have a good time dancing and immersing themselves in the festivity.
It's time to dance so get on up
It's time to start dancing, so let's get up and get moving!
Movin', gettin' with the groovin'
Let's keep the energy and spirit of the party alive and keep moving with the music.
Everybody dance 'cause the song's improvin'
The songs are getting better and more exciting. Therefore, let's dance and celebrate together.
If you can't dance rock your head to the beat
If you are not confident in your dancing, then at least move your head to the rhythm of the music.
Throw your hands in the air, 'til you feel weak
Let's celebrate the music and the party by lifting our hands up and getting into the groove.
Yeah then you shake it, 'til you can't take it
Let's keep dancing and moving until we cannot keep up with the beat and the excitement of the party.
If you get tired move around and fake it
If you get tired, then keep moving around and faking the dancing because this is a party, and you need to keep the energy and the spirit alive.
And stop, and do a dance or two
Take a break and dance to the music to relax and enjoy the moment more.
So everybody in the place can get wild
The more people dance and participate, the more wild and exciting the party will become.
With the program, this is a show-jam
Let's follow the program and keep the show going, so this party will be a jam to remember.
Ask me to stop, and I'll say "no ma'am"
I am so confident in the party plan that I am not going to stop the music and dancing just because someone asks me to.
Tell the DJ to turn it up a little louder
Let's increase the volume of the music to keep people dancing and the spirit of the party alive.
Make the crowd and party people take a shower
Let's dance so hard that we will be sweaty, and we will need to take a shower after the party.
And the music, I can use it
I can use the music to keep the party going and energized.
Make you want to go and jump through this
The music is so exciting that you will want to jump and dance through this party.
And get busy, 'cause I know what's up
Let's get busy and dance because I know most people are enjoying themselves and partying with the rhythm.
Everybody in the place you gotta get on up
Everyone must get up, dance and join in the fun activities of this party.
Yo, maxin', nah no time for relaxin'
This party is a time to max out and dance your heart out, not to relax.
Just get into the floor instead of waxin', the sound
Forget about everything else and start dancing because the music is fantastic.
No time to sit down
There's no time to be seated because the party is not for sitting but for standing up and dancing.
You have to get up so you can get down
You have to stand up to dance because getting down is an integral part of the party experience.
Let yourself go, get into the flow
Let go of any inhibitions and allow yourself to flow with the rhythm and music of the party.
As Arab makes this a hype show
The Arabian music is adding to the party's hype and making the party more energetic and exciting.
From intro to intro you know
From one song to another, you will experience a smooth transition and continuation of the party vibe.
That the size of the crowd will grow, large
As the party progresses the size of the crowd will grow and become larger, contributing to its energy.
That's the kinda life I'm livin'
This is the type of lifestyle I am living, one with music, dance, and exciting parties.
That's why I try to keep givin'
I try to provide people with enjoyable experiences, like great music and fantastic parties, in my own way.
Something new for you to try to dance to
I am always trying to find new and exciting music to delight the partygoers and give them something new to dance to.
Work your body 'til the song is through
Let's work out your body to the rhythm of the music and keep the dancing going until the party is over.
Just flex it all the way up to the exit
Keep dancing and partying even as you make your way out of the party because the music and the spirit will remain with you.
But don't stop there 'cause next is the chorus
The Chorus is the climax, and it would not be appropriate to stop partying before it, so let's keep going and dance to the Chorus.
Yeah there's more of this, so you know what's up
There is still more fun, music, and dancing to experience in this party, so keep dancing and partying.
You gotta get on up
You must get up and dance because that is the party's focal point and the main activity to enjoy.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kim Nazel
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Lee Harrison
I didn’t know this was originally recorded in the ‘60s. Princess taking us all to church with this hopping rendition! Waaayyy more fun than the alternate version he produced for Carmen Electra’s album. Impossible to stay still while listening to this. I’ll go check out the original track from the 60s. Thanks so much for sharing!
Kirk Moorer
My farther this gilbert moorer
georgebrown91
Have only heard live versions of this before- this is wayyyyyyyy better!
Heg Mex
Wow...❣
لا لهوة إلا لهوتي
Nice. Check out the version he wrote for Carmen Electra
Gwen Robinson
💜💜💜
Che Boy
💜🐾
Jay-B
Copied my granddad song and my granddaddy got paid for it ❤️❤️❤️