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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Shake your body
Prince Lyrics
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I see that red silhouette
Know its bout to be on
Gonna be soaking wet
Girl you turning me on
So you know what comes next
There ain't gonna be no rest
Touchin your body
That's what I like to do
Touchin on your body
Only got space for two
Touchin on your body
Only me and you
Don't you be shy baby
It's only me and you
Let your inner freak out
Let her control you
Moan as loud as you want to
Won't nobody hear you
You know what I'm about to do
And that's touch you
Touchin your body
Touchin on your body
That's what I like to do
Touchin on your body
Only got space for two
Touchin on your body
Only me and you
Love and basketball
How we playin' one on one
Is that a tattoo
Let me trace it with my tongue
I gotta ask shawty
Is you ready for some fun
Fucking with the kid
You might end up with the sun
Birthday suit on
But we ain't professional
And I'm pulling out my pencil
When I get up in them draws
You fucking with an artist
And you my work of art
And this bed is my canvas
And my hands leave a mark when I'm
Touchin your body
Touchin on your body
That's what I like to do
Touchin on your body
Only got space for two
Touchin on your body
Only me and you
When the clock strikes twelve
I'm gonna ring that bell
We're gonna get it on
Gonna hear you scream and moan and yell
I'm touchin on your body
Touchin on your body
Your body
The lyrics to Prince's song "Shake Your Body" depict a seductive and intimate encounter between two individuals. As the singer describes the entrance of a mysterious woman into the room, he immediately feels a strong attraction towards her. The mention of the red silhouette suggests a sense of passion and excitement. It is clear that the intention is for things to heat up and for both individuals to indulge in each other's bodies, as indicated by the line "Gonna be soaking wet."
The lyrics further emphasize the pleasure derived from touching the woman's body and the mutual enjoyment of this intimate act. There is a sense of exclusivity and intimacy in the lines "Only got space for two, Only me and you." The singer encourages the woman to embrace her inner desires and inhibitions, assuring her that they are alone and free to explore their fantasies. The invitation for her to be vocal and expressive with moaning and screaming further underscores the intensity and uninhibited nature of their intimate encounter.
In the second verse, the lyrics continue to evoke a sense of playfulness and desire. The reference to "love and basketball" suggests a metaphorical game of seduction and tactile exploration between the singer and the woman. The mention of a tattoo and the desire to trace it with the tongue further highlights the sensuality and eroticism in their encounter. The lyrics also hint at the potential consequences of engaging in such a passionate rendezvous, with the line "Fucking with the kid, You might end up with the sun." This suggests that while the experience may be intense and pleasurable, there may also be some potential emotional fallout or attachment.
Overall, "Shake Your Body" is a suggestive and explicit song that conveys a message of passionate and intense physical connection between two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
When you walk in the room
As soon as you enter the room
I see that red silhouette
I notice your alluring figure
Know its bout to be on
I know that things are going to get intense
Gonna be soaking wet
It's going to be wild and passionate
Girl you turning me on
You are arousing my desires
So you know what comes next
You understand the imminent actions
There ain't gonna be no rest
There won't be any breaks
Touchin your body
Caressing and exploring your physique
Touchin on your body
Engaging in intimate physical contact
That's what I like to do
It's a preferred activity for me
Only got space for two
It's an intimate experience meant for only both of us
Only me and you
It's an exclusive interaction between us
Don't you be shy baby
Don't feel hesitant, my dear
It's only me and you
It's just the two of us, no one else
Let your inner freak out
Release your hidden desires and fantasies
Let her control you
Allow your inner desires to take over
Moan as loud as you want to
Express your pleasure audibly without restraint
Won't nobody hear you
Nobody will be able to hear you
You know what I'm about to do
You're aware of my upcoming actions
And that's touch you
Engage in physical intimacy with you
Love and basketball
Comparing our relationship to a game of love and basketball
How we playin' one on one
How we engage in a private, exclusive game
Is that a tattoo
Referring to a tattoo on your body
Let me trace it with my tongue
Allow me to explore it with my mouth
I gotta ask shawty
I need to inquire, my dear
Is you ready for some fun
Are you prepared for an enjoyable experience
Fucking with the kid
Engaging intimately with me
You might end up with the sun
You may experience the consequences of our wild escapade
Birthday suit on
Being naked
But we ain't professional
Although we aren't experts
And I'm pulling out my pencil
Referring to preparing for intimate contact
When I get up in them draws
When I engage intimately with you
You fucking with an artist
You're engaging with a skilled individual
And you my work of art
And you're the masterpiece I appreciate
And this bed is my canvas
The bed is where I express my creativity
And my hands leave a mark when I'm
My touch has a lasting impact when
When the clock strikes twelve
At midnight
I'm gonna ring that bell
I'm going to make you experience intense pleasure
We're gonna get it on
We're going to engage in intimate activities
Gonna hear you scream and moan and yell
I will listen to your vocal expressions of pleasure
I'm touchin on your body
I'm caressing and exploring your physique
Touchin on your body
Engaging in intimate physical contact
Your body
Your physical form
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Written by: D'wayne Kolapo, Jalan Veasley
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@lovepeace5217
Prince was paying tributes to michael..in all his performances..
Honestly ....no one one else can cover these legendary songs this well.💖
My legends loved & respected each other😢❤
The media as usual always lied..
Prince&michael had nothing but good words for each other.
Geniuses.
I remember..Some reporter tried2trick prince asking whether they fought.
Prince replied...Michael is a lover not a fighter..😢❤
Also when asked of michael in another interveiw..he said a genius.
PARIS michaels daughter has the prince logo tatoo...&she says that michael introduced her to lot of music.
@emilierose
“Great artists never attack other artists” -MJ, lately everyone’s been about rivalry, these guys were the best 🙌
@onesong2001
What did MJ know about great artists? Their bank balance?
@tehfeezsadik8700
@onesong2001 i think he didnt want to know cause he was the greatest accordin to officials and world records! go search it! MJ was the richest artist even after death he gained more infact in 2018 he was still the richest! so you know! ;) Your comment was a joke just like you hehehe
@jessicajohnson2412
@onesong2001 he knows what great artists is becauce he was one himself, great artists never attack a fellow artist! you are the one being pathetic with your comment! You are the trash not MJ and not Prince ethier
@FunTimeBoringDaysWatch
Eminem clearly did
@onesong2001
@Tehfeez Sadik Time to educate you son! Michael Jackson spent more than anyone else in history on his video commercials. THAT is THE reason he had the largest record sales. Kids with no appreciation of music or lyrics were so impressed with his werewolf videos and investment returns that they joined the bandwagon and his finances spiraled out of control for a while before his popularity dwindled in the 90's. Only after his death, the businessmen rekindled the hype and millions of little children got suckered into believing his music was great.
You need "officials" to tell you what is good. That's why you'll never know what is good. I come equipped with my own pair of ears and a fully functioning brain to analyze it and I can hear that Prince was off the charts. He never paid little girls to faint like MJ did (he learned that from The Beatles) and he didn't lip-sync like Jackson often did. He didn't make excuses either. One time I flew to another country to see him play and he had a sore throat so the concert was canceled. I was disappointed but I never wanted to see him lip-sync because that would be pathetic...but that's what MJ did. Took the money and pretended to sing. The only jokes are the ones who think that is greatness.
As for MJ being the richest in 2018.....he was already dead for nine years. Only an idiot would measure a persons wealth 9 years after their death. Laugh at that!
@lour58
Prince , Michael and James Brown jamming and dancing together in heaven must be a sight. RIP legends
@JacksonerosTV
Greetings from Mexico City
@carloslewis5248
Absolutely!!
@carloslewis5248
@Rishard Adams It's sad you can't believe in an amazing experience.