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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Kept Woman
Prince Lyrics
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The apple of my daddy's eye
Cute but not jaded my hair in 2 braids
He looked at me and just said hi
Was it his cologne or the style of his hair
They told me I should stay away and not go there
Sometimes I'm all alone and don't c him
I'm a kept woman
He don't c nobody but me
We got a pretty little house
And only me and him got the key
A kept woman
Sometimes I don't know why
A kept woman
Sometimes I cry
He likes it when I dance 4 no reason
He likes it when I dance
But he doesn't like it when I raise my voice 2 him
I try 2 stop but I can't
Was it his cologne or the style of his hair
I don't know how but he took me there
And now I hug my pillow more nights than not
It's crazy but the butterflies just don't stop
'Cause I'm a kept woman
He don't c nobody but me
We got a pretty little house
And only me and him got the key
A kept woman
Sometimes I don't know why
A kept woman
Sometimes I cry
He's the hotness in my fire
I give him anything he desires
It may sound crazy but it suits me fine
Cause ain't nobody ever take away whats mine
'Cause I'm a kept woman
'Cause he's every single thing I need
Spiritual, physical
Kept woman
Chemical emotional
And everything in between
Don't u know that im a kept woman
Ooh loves me like no other
A love u never seen
I'm a kept woman
And I'm his queen
Yes I am, oh yes I am
And I don't care, no
Kept woman, I don't care
Kept woman, I don't care
Kept woman, I don't care
In Prince's song Kept Woman, the singer tells the story of a young woman who started dating an older man when she was only 17 years old. Despite being advised by others to steer clear, the singer entered into a relationship with the older man who became her everything. The song highlights how the man treats her like a queen, showering her with love and anything she desires. However, the relationship is far from perfect. The woman finds herself alone at times and yearns for more, but she's stuck in the life that has been created for her.
The lyrics detail the contradictory emotions of the singer who is happy to be loved by a single person who treats her like royalty, but also laments her isolation and inability to be her true self. The woman recognizes that her relationship isn't conventional, but she doesn't care because she is a kept woman. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is complicated and highlights how the singer is perpetually balancing the good and the bad in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was only 17 when he saw me
At a youthful age, my beloved noticed me.
The apple of my daddy's eye
My dad treasured me and considered me very special.
Cute but not jaded my hair in 2 braids
I had a charming look with simple hair, which was split into two parts.
He looked at me and just said hi
My lover only exchanged basic greetings with me when we first met.
Was it his cologne or the style of his hair
I couldn't determine whether his fragrance or hairdo was the main reason behind his attractiveness.
They told me I should stay away and not go there
People advised me to keep my distance from him due to his unsavory reputation.
Sometimes I'm all alone and don't c him
At moments, I feel lonely since he's not around.
I wish it was different but I don't care
Although I desire to be with him more often, I'm unconcerned about the circumstances.
I'm a kept woman
I am his exclusive romantic partner.
He don't c nobody but me
He does not engage intimately with anyone other than me.
We got a pretty little house
We own a lovely and modest home.
And only me and him got the key
Only my lover and I possess the key to our abode.
Sometimes I don't know why
At times, I am unsure why I remain in this relationship.
Sometimes I cry
Occasionally, I become emotional and cry over a variety of issues.
He likes it when I dance 4 no reason
My partner finds it enjoyable when I spontaneously dance without cause.
But he doesn't like it when I raise my voice 2 him
My lover doesn't appreciate it when I speak to him in a loud or argumentative tone.
I try 2 stop but I can't
Despite my attempts to change, I am unable to do so.
And now I hug my pillow more nights than not
As of late, I often hold my pillow tightly during the night.
It's crazy but the butterflies just don't stop
I feel a delirious happiness, and the sensation persists.
He's the hotness in my fire
My lover is the fuel of my passionate flame.
I give him anything he desires
I fulfill any of his wants and wishes.
It may sound crazy but it suits me fine
Others may view my preference as insane, but I am content with my choice.
Cause ain't nobody ever take away whats mine
Since no one has attempted to take my beloved away from me, he remains solely mine.
'Cause he's every single thing I need
My beloved satisfies every aspect of my being.
Spiritual, physical
He caters to both my emotional and physical needs.
Chemical emotional
We share deep emotional and mental connections.
And everything in between
My lover covers everything in between those areas in which he provides for me.
Don't u know that im a kept woman
Do you not understand that I am his exclusive lover?
Ooh loves me like no other
My lover loves me in a unique and singular way.
A love u never seen
He loves me in a way that you have never seen or experienced.
And I'm his queen
I hold a prominent and important place in his life, being his queen.
Kept woman, I don't care
I am his kept woman; I do not concern myself with other opinions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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Tracy Howard
One of the best songs on the album!
Rachel
The animation was very unique and aesthetically pleasing to th eye, very original, very nice!
mader jnv
i love it!
FAITHWORKS SHALOM
Why? she has not blown up is besides me!!
Claudio Viglietti
se is amazing