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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Speech
Prince Lyrics
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I'm a mafucker hah
But sometimes, like you know
I just say that shit sometimes just to feel
Like Just to feel good
But I don't mean it sometimes
But sometimes I do mean it
Even though like am a bad nigga
You know, I don't let that define me
Like you know, I always wanna just be individual
I just wanna stand odd, like
I just want to be different from everybody
And i don't think that's how life could, like you know
Capable of holding something down like that
So all you just gotta to do is face the consequences
Yeah just face the consequences of life
You know, even when you going through darkest part of your life, like just have hope. (Just have hope)
That's what we live for (That's what we live for)
That's what we will always live for
That's our purpose
So always see the light behind the Dark
Yeah, that's the reason why i got this album for y'all
I hope y'all enjoy the songs on it
And you know, One Love haah!!
The lyrics of "Speech" by Prince Sani Gee convey a message of self-acceptance and hope. The singer identifies himself as a "Dark Lord" and admits to behaving badly and saying inappropriate things at times, but he also acknowledges that these actions do not define him as a person. He expresses a desire to be an individual and to stand out from the crowd, even if it means facing the consequences of his choices. He urges his listeners to have hope even in the darkest moments and to see the light behind the darkness.
The song speaks to the universal human experience of struggling with identity and trying to find one's place in the world. Prince Sani Gee's message is one of resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges, and his lyrics offer comfort and encouragement to those who may be struggling.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the Dark Lord
I have some issues and I'm vulnerable
I'm a mafucker hah
I sometimes present myself as a tough person, but it's not always true
But sometimes, like you know
There are times when I lie to myself or others
I just say that shit sometimes just to feel
I pretend to be someone I'm not in order to feel better
Like Just to feel good
This is because I want to feel good about myself
But I don't mean it sometimes
However, there are times when I'm sincere
But sometimes I do mean it
At other times, I truly believe what I say
Even though like am a bad nigga
Despite my flaws and imperfections
And I do act like, I do act weird sometimes huh
And my behavior can be strange and unpredictable
You know, I don't let that define me
I don't want my mistakes or issues to be the only thing people see about me
Like you know, I always wanna just be individual
I want to be an individual and true to myself
I just wanna stand odd, like
Even if that means being different from others in a noticeable way
I just want to be different from everybody
I want to stand out, even if it's not always easy
And i don't think that's how life could, like you know
I know that life isn't always easy or simple
Capable of holding something down like that
And I don't think it's realistic to try to be perfect all the time
So all you just gotta to do is face the consequences
We should all be prepared to face the consequences of our actions
Yeah just face the consequences of life
We need to accept that life isn't always easy or fair
You know, even when you going through darkest part of your life, like just have hope. (Just have hope)
Even in the darkest moments of our lives, we need to find hope to cling to
That's what we live for (That's what we live for)
Because hope keeps us moving forward even when life is hard
That's what we will always live for
Hope will always be a driving force in our lives
That's our purpose
Our purpose in life is to keep hoping and striving for better
So always see the light behind the Dark
We should always try to see the positive side of things, even when they seem dark
Yeah, that's the reason why i got this album for y'all
I created this album to share this message with others
I hope y'all enjoy the songs on it
I hope that my music will bring joy and hope to those who listen to it
And you know, One Love haah!!
Ultimately, we're all in this together and we should spread love and hope to each other
Lyrics © DarkLord. INC
Written by: Ibrahim Inusah
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@Kenite
BE HUMBLE LIVE WITHIN MEANS
PROVERBS 12:9
Emphasizing the value of discernment, a wise king once said: “For his mouth of discretion a man will be praised, but one who is twisted at heart will come to be for contempt.” (Proverbs 12:8)
Better to be a humble than to waste much needed time seeking to make a name for oneself seeking the glory of men or trying to maintain a high social status.
Actually the Humble Person is Better Off
A discerning person does not allow words to flow out of his mouth hastily.
He thinks before speaking and enjoys peaceful relations with others because a “mouth of discretion” leads him to choose his words carefully as this “Witness” did . When faced with foolish or speculative questioning, a man of discernment is able to ‘hold back his sayings.’ (Proverbs 17:27) Such a man is praised and modestly seeks to praise the creator that gave his life and not himself . How different he is from the one with twisted opinions emanating from a ‘twisted heart’!
Yes, a man of discretion is praised, but the next proverb teaches us the value of humility. It says: “Better is the one lightly esteemed but having a servant than the one glorifying himself but in want of bread.” (Proverbs 12:9) Wise Solomon seems to be saying that it is better to be a humble one of little means, having merely one servant, (Great wealth and name recognition because of his riches) than to spend what is needed for life’s necessities in an effort to maintain a high social status. What sound advice this is for us—to live within our means to be modest humble and to avoid bad association! Regrettably in this advice is not often embraced by many today.
@smoothbuddha7212
“This world and its wicked system will become harder to deal with without a real friend and a mentor”. That’s really deep and profound and feels more relevant now than ever
@LD-tk7qf
That crazy JW talk
@mox9076
@@LD-tk7qfwelll, it looks like they're right
@user-cp6rh7pf5h
He was talking about the dajjal but he didn't know it.
@beatrute2677
He was a man of few words, but when he did speak it was always with such wisdom
@dorothydrake8838
Apparently he talked lots to his close friends. His sister said that sometimes she couldn’t get him to shut up.
But in public, he was aware of how much his words mattered, so he chose them carefully.
@laurisaarinen1126
So many people respect Prince as a musician (as they should) but not enough people respect him as a person. How humble and true he stayed being that rich and famous, is truly something to admire. Prince did not want his fans to "worship" him, that's why he didn't call them his fans, but friends. He understood what it means to be famous, and it's not that you can do anything you like, but that you have power to influence people. And he made sure that everything he said was a positive influence. As he said, the system is corrupted and it's possible he was tried to be silenced... He was acting in ways seen to be strange, stuff pretty much no one else did, because he was really smart AND daring. There is no bigger celebrity role model to me. Normally i do not consider celebrities role models, but Prince is a rare exception.
@trenscendingphoenix
So true, amen 🙏❤️
@wandertwins
Indeed.
@jimmysapien9961
I agree - he was phenomenal!!!!!