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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Loose
Prince Lyrics
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(One-two-three-four)
(One-two-three-four, one-two-three-four)
(Loose) everybody wants to know what's wrong with you
(Loose) they see you actin' like a crazy fool
(Loose) when the music hits you don't know what to do
Push your way up to the front and shake your motherfuckin' 'do loose
(Loose)
Fuckin' 'do it loose
(Loose) bangin' gangs, slangin' wangs and rock
(Loose) won't gain you nothin' but an angry cop
(Loose) get your education first then buy a pair of shoes
Push your way up to the front and shake your motherfuckin' 'do loose
(Loose)
Guitar solo
(Loose)
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(Loose) how the hell you gonna tell me what to do?
(Loose) I got the clothes, I got the bank and the crew
(Loose) if you look real close, I even got your garden tool
Push your way up to the front and shake your motherfuckin' 'do loose
(Loose)
C'mon everybody, loose
Tommy and Sonny
Turn around
Guitar solo
(Loose)
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Turn around again
Turn around again
On the one
(Loose)
Cool
The song "Loose" by Prince is a funk-rock track that encourages listeners to let loose and embrace their wild side. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with Prince declaring that everyone wants to know what's wrong with the person he's singing to. The second verse warns against getting caught up in gangs and violence, instead encouraging people to get an education and invest in themselves. The chorus repeats the word "loose" as a mantra, urging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance freely.
The song also includes a bridge in which Prince challenges anyone who tries to tell him what to do. He boasts about his wealth, crew, and even humorously suggests that he has someone's garden tool. The song closes with a repetition of the chorus and some adlibs from Prince and members of his band.
"Loose" is a classic example of the blend of rock and funk that Prince was known for, featuring heavy guitar riffs and a driving beat. The song was released on Prince's 1986 album "Parade," which served as the soundtrack to his film "Under the Cherry Moon." "Loose" was not released as a single, but it remains a fan favorite and a staple of Prince's live shows.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey whoop it up y'all
Let's have some fun and get excited!
One-two-three-four!
Let's count it down and get ready to party!
(Loose!) Everybody wants to know what's wrong with you
People are judging you for your behavior and wondering what's going on with you.
(Loose!) They see you actin' like a crazy fool
Others perceive your behavior as crazy and foolish.
(Loose!) When the music hits you don't know what to do
You get so caught up in the music that you lose control of yourself.
Push your way up to the front and shake your motherfuckin' 'do
Get up to the front of the crowd and dance wildly.
Loose!
Let yourself go and enjoy the moment.
(Loose!) Bangin' gangs, slangin' wangs and rock
The dangerous lifestyle of gang activity and drug use won't lead to anything good.
(Loose!) Won't gain you nothin' but an angry cop
Engaging in criminal behavior will only result in getting arrested by the police.
(Loose!) Get your education first then buy a pair of shoes
Focus on getting an education and improving your life before worrying about material possessions.
(Loose!) How the hell you gonna tell me what to do?
You don't want to be told what to do by others.
(Loose!) I got the clothes, I got the bank and the crew
You have the money, the clothes, and the support of your friends.
(Loose!) If you look real close, I even got your garden tool
You have everything you need, including something that belongs to someone else.
C'mon everybody
Let's all join in and have a good time.
Turn around
Move in a different direction or change your perspective.
On the one
Musical instruction to start playing on the first beat of the measure.
(Loose!)
Continued message to let loose and have fun.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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