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.
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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)
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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Jam of the Year
Prince Lyrics
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This is the joint I've been layin' for all night
This is the one that really gets me gone
The DJ's on point, I'm sayin' he's alright
We gonna fun baby, baby, it's on
Gotta new Puerto Rican score
And she doin' it on the floor
I'm givin' it all I got
[Chorus]
Oh, everybody's here
This is the jam of the year
Oh, everybody's here
This is the jam of the year
Gimme a drummer and a funky bass line
That's all I need and I'm ready 2 flow
Been chillin' in the cut and now I'm comin' to get mine
And if I hit you once, I got 2 hit you some more
Gotta new Puerto Rican score
And she doin' it on the floor (Doin' it on the floor)
When the groove rubberbaby's hot
I'm givin' it all I got
[Chorus]
(Everybody's here)
Yeah, ooh
Ooh!
Let's make a toast to the host with the most, hey
Raise your glass if you're on your own, yeah
(Raise your glass if you're on your own)
All the girls say "Ho!" (Ho!) if your man's givin' up the gold
All the fellas say "Woof!" if you're only givin' up the bone
2night we're gonna hide it
(What you say, baby?)
Yeah, baby
(What you say, baby?)
This is the joint I've been layin' for all night
This is the one that really gets me gone (This is the one, this is the one)
The DJ's on point, I'm sayin' he's alright
We gonna fun baby, baby, it's on
Gotta new Puerto Rican score
And she's doin' it on the floor
When the groove rubberbaby's hot
I'm givin' it all I got
I'm givin' it, I'm givin' it, I'm givin' it all I got
[Chorus]
(Everybody's here)
(This is the jam of the year)
Did you come to jam, baby? (Oh yeah)
Then let me see ya, come on
[Chorus]
Yeah, baby
(I want to, I want to jam) Come on
(Everybody's here)
(J-jam, j-jam, j-jam, j-jam of the year)
(Say what? Ha ha)
(I like that beat, oh baby)
(I want to, I wanna) [Repeat: x3]
(Everybody)
[Chorus]
(Everybody's here)
(This is the jam of the year)
(Everybody's here)
Oh! [Repeat: x8]
This is the jam of the year
Ooh, everybody's here (Everybody)
This is the jam of the year (This is the jam of the year!)
The lyrics to Prince's song Jam of the Year are all about a fun night out at the club. The singer states that this is the joint he has been waiting for all night and the DJ is on point, creating a great atmosphere for everyone to have a good time. He mentions a new Puerto Rican score who is doing it on the floor, indicating that she is dancing and having a good time, and the groove is hot. Prince is having a blast and giving it all he's got, promising that if he hits you once on the dance floor, he's got to hit you some more. He raises a glass and toasts to the host with the most, and calls on everyone to join him in jamming to the music.
The chorus of the song states that everybody is here, and this is the jam of the year, indicating that this is the ultimate party and everyone is having the best time. The rest of the song simply encourages everyone to let loose and have fun. The singer calls on the girls to say "ho!" if their man is giving up the gold and on the guys to say "woof!" if they're only giving up the bone. He wants everyone to forget their inhibitions and enjoy the night. The last few lines repeat the chorus that everybody is there, and this is the jam of the year.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh!
Expression of excitement
This is the joint I've been layin' for all night
This is the song I've been waiting for all night to dance and enjoy
This is the one that really gets me gone
This is the song that truly excites me and makes me feel alive
The DJ's on point, I'm sayin' he's alright
The DJ is doing a great job and playing the right music
We gonna fun baby, baby, it's on
We are going to have fun tonight for sure
Gotta new Puerto Rican score
I found a new Puerto Rican dance partner
And she doin' it on the floor
She is dancing on the floor and showing her moves
When the groove rubber baby's hot
When the music is perfect for dancing
I'm givin' it all I got
I am dancing as hard as I can and enjoying every moment
Oh, everybody's here
Everyone has come to enjoy the party
This is the jam of the year
This is the song that defines the party for the year
Gimme a drummer and a funky bass line
All I need to enjoy is a drummer and a funky bass line
Been chillin' in the cut and now I'm comin' to get mine
I've been sitting and waiting for the right song to dance
And if I hit you once, I got 2 hit you some more
If I start dancing with you, I will keep going and hit you with more moves
Let's make a toast to the host with the most, hey
Let's raise a glass to our wonderful host
Raise your glass if you're on your own, yeah
If you came alone, let's raise your glass to celebrate your independence
All the girls say "Ho!" (Ho!) if your man's givin' up the gold
All the girls shout "Ho!" if their boyfriends are being generous with attention and gifts
All the fellas say "Woof!" if you're only givin' up the bone
All the guys shout "Woof!" if they are only after physical intimacy
2night we're gonna hide it
Tonight, we're going to do things we'll keep secret from others
Did you come to jam, baby? (Oh yeah)
Did you come to dance and enjoy yourself? (Oh yeah)
Then let me see ya, come on
Then show me your dance moves and let's jam together
This is the jam of the year
This is the best song of the year to dance and have fun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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