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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Mustang Instrumental
Prince Lyrics
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Oh God, what am I gonna do?
He finally called
What do I wear, what do I wear?
Maybe black, hmm...
Mmm...to sexy, to mysterious
I don't know, it's to fiery
He won't be able to sit still
He won't be able to eat
Mmm...what do I do, what do I do?
Maybe white, ooh, the white dress
to pure, to virgin-like
Damn, maybe he's just gonna have to see me the way I am
Maybe I'll just wear the jeans with my holes
Hopefully he'll like me
I don't know
I hope he can accept me the way I am 'cause I'm crazy about him...
The most beautiful girl in the world
In Prince's Mustang Instrumental, the lyrics are spoken by a woman who is trying to decide what to wear on a date with a man she is clearly very interested in. She starts by questioning her own beauty, asking if she could be "the most beautiful girl in the world." Her nerves about the date are palpable as she asks herself what she should wear, wondering if black is too sexy or mysterious, if a red dress is too fiery, or if a white dress is too pure and virginal. She even considers wearing jeans with holes in them, ultimately deciding that hopefully the man will like her for who she is, flaws and all.
The lyrics are a reflection of the insecurities that many people feel when going on dates or trying to attract someone they are interested in. The woman is grappling with her own self-doubt and trying to decide what version of herself to present to the man. Ultimately, though, she decides that she wants him to like her for who she truly is, rather than trying to present a false image of herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, could you be the most beautiful girl in the world?
Prince is asking his significant other if she could possibly be the most beautiful girl in the world, indicating just how enamored he is with her.
Oh God, what am I gonna do?
Prince is expressing his nervousness and excitement about an upcoming encounter with his love interest, suggesting he might be feeling a bit vulnerable.
He finally called
Prince is relieved and eager to hear from his love interest, likely after a period of waiting or uncertainty about their relationship.
What do I wear, what do I wear?
Prince is preoccupied and a bit nervous about what he should wear for his upcoming date, indicating he wants to make a good impression.
Maybe black, hmm...
Prince is considering wearing black clothing, which he sees as mysterious and sexy, in order to impress his love interest.
Mmm...to sexy, to mysterious
Prince is contemplating the potential impact of wearing black, and thinks it might be too sexy or mysterious for the occasion.
Ooh, maybe the red dress
Prince is considering the idea of wearing a red dress, perhaps to stand out or be noticed by his love interest.
I don't know, it's too fiery
Prince is conflicted about the red dress, thinking it might be too bold or intense for the occasion.
He won't be able to sit still
Prince is imagining the effect the red dress might have on his love interest, picturing him being aroused and excited.
He won't be able to eat
Prince is imagining his love interest being so aroused and thrilled by his appearance that he won't be able to focus on eating during the date.
Mmm...what do I do, what do I do?
Prince is still struggling with what to wear, indicating the importance of this encounter to him.
Maybe white, ooh, the white dress
Prince is considering an alternative to black or red, and thinks a white dress might be a good idea, perhaps to convey purity or innocence.
Too pure, too virgin-like
Prince is having second thoughts about the white dress, thinking it might be too chaste or innocent for his image or intentions.
Damn, maybe he's just gonna have to see me the way I am
Prince is frustrated by the dilemma of what to wear and decides to just be himself, indicating a desire for his love interest to accept him as he is.
Maybe I'll just wear the jeans with my holes
Prince is opting for a casual and comfortable look, suggesting he wants to be himself rather than putting on a show for his love interest.
Hopefully he'll like me
Prince is expressing a hope that his love interest will accept and appreciate him, even if he's not dressed in a fancy or impressive way.
I don't know
Prince is still uncertain and nervous about his upcoming encounter with his love interest.
I hope he can accept me the way I am 'cause I'm crazy about him...
Prince is indicating just how much he cares for his love interest and expressing a hope that they can connect on a deeper level, one that goes beyond appearances or clothing choices.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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That man must’ve had 30 versions of the same songs, and they all were unique and sounded good...A true genius
Toni Wellons
Its something about this version that I absolutely love! Pure 90s soul!! I love Prince & Mayte perfection!!
dotsNfeathers
You know it!!! My 90's booty still going on
L Kendrix
I wish they would release this version of the song. Absolutely beautiful!
Ordinary G33K
Wow. I've always LOVED the Mustang Mix! Never knew there was a video kicking around of him doing it live! And he really went for it, too! Great vocal performance! Thank you so much for posting this! 🙂👍🏾
Jimmy Spry
Love love love this version, very Powerful and Beautiful
L Kendrix
This is so soulful!
Kandi Kane
Loving this version, Prince is so beautiful. Great song. Love to Prince💜
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Beva Lee
I really dig this mustage mix. I wished though you had all 7 mix's of this track. I would so love to hear all of them again