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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No More Candy 4 U
Prince Lyrics
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To much fame causes spiritual decay
To all the punks who believe life imitates music
No more candy for you
We can't hang with you
To all the punks who wanna be rock stars and do what they do
There's no future for you
No more candy, no more candy for
You we're too funky and you can't handle our groove
To all the freaks in the magazines who never paid no dues
No more candy for you
You can't sing it's true
To all the freaks walking into walls
Somebody put a spell on you
No more candy for you I guess
The devil got a brand new fool
To all the haterz on the internet
Somebody's lookin' at you
No more candy for you
They got your number now, fool
To all the suckerz winning anything
And thanking the lord for what they do
No more candy for you
No more candy for you
I am too funky and you can't handle my groove.
The lyrics of Prince's song "No More Candy 4 U" explore the theme of fame and its effects on individuals in society. Prince argues that too much fame often leads to spiritual decay, and he directs his criticism towards certain groups of people who he believes have succumbed to the allure of fame. The opening lines of the song set the stage for this theme, with Prince stating that nine out of ten mortals agree that too much fame can be detrimental.
Prince goes on to address various groups of individuals who he feels have fallen prey to the temptations of fame. He addresses punks who believe that life imitates music, suggesting that they have become disillusioned and lost touch with reality. He tells them there is no more candy for them and that he and his fellow musicians cannot hang with them. He similarly addresses freaks and haterz, suggesting that they too have become disconnected from reality and that they are now in the devil's grip.
Overall, Prince seems to be warning his listeners about the dangers of fame and its ability to corrupt individuals. He suggests that those who seek out fame for its own sake are likely to lose themselves in the process, becoming fools who are no longer able to handle the groove of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nine out of ten mortals agree today;
Most people believe that excessive fame leads to spiritual decline.
To all the punks who believe life imitates music
For those who think that their life is a mere reflection of what is depicted in their music,
No more candy for you
We won't give you any more opportunities.
We can't hang with you
We can't be associated with you anymore.
To all the punks who wanna be rock stars and do what they do
For those who aspire to become rock stars and emulate their idols,
There's no future for you
There's no bright future for you in this career path.
That's the life of a fool
It is an unwise and foolish career choice.
No more candy, no more candy for
You won't be given any more chances or opportunities.
You we're too funky and you can't handle our groove
You were not able to keep up with our technical abilities or style.
To all the freaks in the magazines who never paid no dues
For those who are touted as stars in magazines but never struggled or paid their dues to get there,
You can't sing it's true
It's true that you can't sing well.
To all the freaks walking into walls
For those who can't navigate their way in life without hitting obstacles,
Somebody put a spell on you
It seems like someone cast a spell on you to make bad decisions.
No more candy for you I guess
We can't keep giving you chances whatsoever.
The devil got a brand new fool
The devil got a new person to exploit.
To all the haterz on the internet
For those who spread negativity and hate online,
Somebody's lookin' at you
People are watching and taking note of your negative behavior.
They got your number now, fool
They know who you are and what you're about.
To all the suckerz winning anything
For those who are succeeding through shady means,
And thanking the lord for what they do
And pretending to give thanks to a higher power for their shady victories,
No more candy for you
We're not going to play your game or give you any kind of reward.
No more candy for you
We won't be caught up in your tricks and manipulations anymore.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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