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 Sinรฉad 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.
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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)
NยทEยทWยทS (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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I Love U
Prince Lyrics
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While thunderstorm played hide and seek
I begged for a kiss, she gave me seven
Our lips touched and it feel like heaven
Everything I want is what she does to me
She don't blush 'cause she's so damned free
When she makin' love it's like surgery
I promised myself not to come until she does
And she took both hands and a liar I was
No man in this world could ever hope to last
When my baby downshifts and starts pumpin' fast
Everything I want is what she does to me
She don't blush 'cause she's so damned free
When she makin' love it's like surgery
And she say, ooh, I love you in me
I love you, I love you, in me
Our bodies sink in a pool of sweat
It's the kind of love that you never forget
With you honey, I'm the richest in the world (so rich)
I don't need money 'cause you're my girl
Everything I want is what she does to me
She don't blush 'cause she's so damned free
When she makin' love it's like surgery (surgery)
And she say, ooh, I love you in me
I love you in me
Everything I want is what she does to me
You don't blush 'cause you're so damned free (so free)
When we makin' love it's like surgery (yeah)
And you say, ooh, I love you in me
(I love you)
Yeah
(Ooh, I love you in me)
The lyrics to Prince's song "I Love U In Me" describe a passionate sexual encounter between the singer and his lover. The song begins with Prince describing the sights and sounds of a thunderstorm as his lover undresses in front of him. He begs for a kiss and is rewarded with seven, leading to a heavenly moment when their lips touch. The chorus repeats the message that everything Prince wants is what his lover does to him and that she is unashamedly free when making love. She compares their intimacy to surgery as she exclaims her love for him inside her.
The second verse finds Prince making a promise to himself not to climax before his lover does. He becomes a liar as she takes control and brings them both to orgasm. He sees himself as the luckiest man alive and even goes so far as to say he doesn't need money because he has her. The chorus repeats again, highlighting the passion and boldness of their lovemaking, and affirming their love for each other.
In "I Love U In Me," Prince created a sensual song that manages to be both explicit and romantic. He describes a sexual experience without being crass, and his use of metaphor and imagery adds to the poetry of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
She took off her dress, and I took a peek
As she undressed, I couldn't resist peeking at her body
While thunderstorm played hide and seek
There was a thunderstorm going on which we could hear while we were getting intimate
I begged for a kiss, she gave me seven
I asked her for a kiss and she gave me seven passionate kisses
Our lips touched and it feel like heaven
The feeling of our lips touching was exhilarating
Everything I want is what she does to me
She satisfies all my wants and desires
She don't blush 'cause she's so damned free
She's very confident and comfortable with her sexuality
When she makin' love it's like surgery
She's very precise and skilled in making love
And she say, ooh, I love you in me
She expresses her love for me during our intimate moments
I promised myself not to come until she does
I made a promise to wait until she reaches her climax before I do
And she took both hands and a liar I was
She used both her hands to pleasure me so much that I couldn't keep my promise
No man in this world could ever hope to last
It's almost impossible for any man to last as long as I did during our intense lovemaking
When my baby downshifts and starts pumpin' fast
When she becomes more aggressive and pumps faster, I can't control myself
Our bodies sink in a pool of sweat
Our bodies become drenched in sweat due to our intense and passionate lovemaking
It's the kind of love that you never forget
This kind of love is unforgettable and will always be remembered
With you honey, I'm the richest in the world (so rich)
I feel incredibly wealthy and fulfilled just by being with her
I don't need money 'cause you're my girl
I don't need money to be happy because having her is enough
You don't blush 'cause you're so damned free (so free)
You are very open and unashamed of your sexuality
When we makin' love it's like surgery (yeah)
We are both skilled and precise in our lovemaking
And you say, ooh, I love you in me
You express your love for me during our intimate moments
(I love you)
I love you too
(Ooh, I love you in me)
I love the feeling of you inside me
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wendymouse3
I am a big Aretha Franklin fan but I give it to Chaka, she sang this song like it was written by Prince for her! Love her and Prince together!
@terrenceliburd8655
oh sh****t I forgot that Aretha "originally" sang this song. lol
@evelyns7510
I thought this was weiten for her untill I went into Arethaโs catalog gaaaaaaaaaaadaaaaaaamn
@kayrobbie5840
Now you are beginning to understand the genius of Prince. This fantastic , exceptional master can rearrange a popular song so much you dont even recognized the original. To me his version is just as good as the original Alot of people thought that Prince wrote this for Chaka.
@scrabblemistres
Well I think he wrote the song, โI feel for youโ for Chaka.
@kayrobbie5840
This was a wonderful collabration. They both sound beautiful together. What I also love about this performance is the chemistry they have. You can clearly tell they respect and admire each other. It comes thru this performance.
@veronicadoleman4621
We will never see a more relaxed and natural performance artist than Prince. He is definitely the Greatest of all times. He is surely missed.๐๐๐
@Kstyles00
The chemistry is so palpable between Prince and Chaka it rocks your world. ๐ฅ๐ซ๐ฅ
@vashtas
Now this is what I call a performance! Pure good singing and musicianship. Miss your amazing talent Prince!!!
@pockynon
It was great to see so many fans close without cell phones.