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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Props 'n Pounds
Prince Lyrics
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"Here is someone that's obviously playing rock and roll who is also a
funk artist, who covered a lot of categories that which artists have
been separating for so long and brought them together purposely ... ."
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Love 4 one another is the only sound 2day
Chorus:
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Love 4 one another is the only sound 2day
Negative people don't get to play
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Why you wanna holler when you know what the bible say
Positivity is the only way
Once again when the coin is tossed
And lands upon the sea
Unsuspecting lives are lost
They didn't have to be
When the book is opened
and The Son condemns them all
Pagan holidays,crucifixes
$100 tears will fall
Chorus :
(hey)
(no play)
(you know it)
All the ones still in the game
Never give me pounds
Egotists to proud to say the opposite of found
Worrying about the validity of the rulers crown
When everyone ought 2 be in line giving props n pounds
Chorus:
(hey hey hey)
(ooow)
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Once again when the money get tossed
Never gonna see npg floss
Keeping you happy is the only cost
Love God and everyone or your life will be lost
Listen to the words that will save every one
Safe sex campaign talking about a gun
With CON as the prefix, suffix be the DOM
(dumb)
Look at them both and tell me something
What's in the Trojan Horse? Lubrication.
Nothing goes in my woman except The Son
REWIND
KURT LODER / MTV NEWS:
" ... I mean he's just one of the greatest live performers there is but
all this other stuff, the attitude, going on around it. I mean you can
be a great musician and not have the right kind of approach. And Prince
has the right approach 2. ...I think the gift of simplicity is like a
keynote of art I mean, he doesn't he knows when to stop - usually ...."
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Props n pounds
Chorus :
(U better choose right, U better choose right before your life get lost)
Yeah
Props N Pounds.
The lyrics of Prince's song Props 'n Pounds emphasize the importance of positivity and love for one another. The chorus repeats the phrase "Props 'n Pounds" as a way of showing appreciation and respect to others, while also implying that negative individuals who do not share these values will not be accepted. Prince also references themes of religion and morality, warning against paganism and advocating for safe sex.
In the verses, Prince critiques society's tendency to prioritize material possessions and egotism over genuine connection and spirituality. He references the loss of innocent lives as a result of a society that values money and power over compassion and morality. He also critiques the use of pagan symbols and emphasizes the importance of listening to "the words that will save everyone."
Overall, Props 'n Pounds serves as a critique of societal values and promotes the importance of positivity, love, and spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
Props n pounds
Give credit (props) and respect (pounds)
Love 4 one another is the only sound 2day
Emphasizing the importance of love and positivity
Positivity is the only way
Highlighting the power of positivity and how it can change lives
Negative people don't get to play
Discouraging negativity and its impact on one's life
Why you wanna holler when you know what the bible say
Questioning negativity and why it exists despite religious teachings
Once again when the coin is tossed
Referring to the uncertainty of life's outcomes
Unsuspecting lives are lost, they didn't have to be
Highlighting the impact of unexpected events and its life-altering consequences
When the book is opened and The Son condemns them all
Talking about religious beliefs and how one's actions will be evaluated in the end
Pagan holidays, crucifixes, $100 tears will fall
Expressing the disapproval of materialistic and misleading religious practices
All the ones still in the game, never give me pounds
Addressing the lack of respect people have for one another in competitive environments
Egotists too proud to say the opposite of found
Describing how vanity and ego can impact how one interacts with others
Worrying about the validity of the rulers crown
Highlighting how societal validation and status can create discord between individuals
When everyone ought 2 be in line giving props n pounds
Encouraging a culture of mutual respect and gratitude
Once again when the money gets tossed, never gonna see npg floss
Speaking about how lack of respect and prioritizing money diminishes self-worth and happiness
Keeping you happy is the only cost, love God and everyone or your life will be lost
Emphasizing the importance of love and God in maintaining happiness and fulfillment
Listen to the words that will save everyone
Encouraging the importance of listening to and following good advice
Safe sex campaign talking about a gun with CON as the prefix, suffix be the DOM (dumb)
Addressing the hypocrisy in advocating for safe sex while glorifying misogyny and sexual violence
What's in the Trojan Horse? Lubrication.
Satirizing how societal pressures and expectations can disguise negative influences
Nothing goes in my woman except The Son
Emphasizing faithfulness to one's partner and religion
Chorus: (U better choose right, U better choose right before your life get lost)
Encouraging good choices and decision-making to prevent negative consequences
Contributed by Victoria N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.