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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Thank
Prince Lyrics
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Eji je
E duro
Efo yin e fi omi bo ju bo ju thank you
Ewo sokoto
Ewo pata ka ti ke
Oya sari sari sari thank you
Se o ma je titus
Se ti ba fun e o ma duro oge born boss
Omo o surplus
Flow yi o sumptious
Awon fine boys looking for fine girls thank you
At this point nothing against jag beat
See these boys they be throwing up some classic
I’m Choc boy my fans are fantastic
And I don’t F around homie I’m like a cactus
See me running the town marathon
And the balls are big my nigga amazon
To big bro Anthony Ice carry on
And I’m cool ice box omarion
Now they fly me around with my medallion
I’m so fresh my dress is so Italian
I’m might check in this beat
The night session dismiss
So give it up for Ice Prince Zamani on
I push notes keyboard nigga
I do jazz like I’m about to record nigga
I’m fly like a bird man C4 nigga
My team just boarded on a G4 nigga
Naija dey sign force
Se o ma je titus
Se ti ba fun e o ma duro oge born boss
Omo o surplus
Flow yi o sumptious
Awon fine boys looking for fine girls thank you
Boom see I’m a simple guy
Some motherfuckers call me the pimple guy
Shorty can’t feel their legs cripple guys
Six six they born me cellular sickle guy
They catch fire
Catch fire yes black fire wild fire
Them neva burn them lack fire
Only thing them do is backfire thank you
Me I burn with the soul of a black wire
The boys turn a red cable to a black wire
Hanging to the floor activate the back tyre
Them aspire we earn cash tire
Life’s a bitch me nyash tire thank you
Ice got too many shoes we dash tire
Brymo hmmm we are fast tire
M I guys Choc boys mass choir
Naija dey sign force
Se o ma je titus
Se ti ba fun e o ma duro oge born boss
Omo o surplus
Flow yi o sumptious
Awon fine boys looking for fine girls thank you
M I and I never brag
And if I did they will say
That my friends
And my fans they will never lack
Me and money 5 & 6 like a centre bank
What I do for my crew my crew gimme back
Meaning that me no fit ask around like a mini scot
So me no ever stress no me relax
Plus nobody better in the universe
Me only go front never do reserve
And we ball like the place where my penis at
Top stake in the past like a betamax
Before they had small sense now they condone like a jimmy hat
You should come to beg o Trinidad
Cause M nasty like a baby tat
Choc boys we de fresh for this cd court
Make em girl kolo like a timi dak timi dak kolo
Naija dey sign force
Se o ma je titus
Se ti ba fun e o ma duro oge born boss
Omo o surplus
Flow yi o sumptious
Awon fine boys looking for fine girls thank you
Naija dey sign force
Se o ma je titus
Se ti ba fun e o ma duro oge born boss
Omo o surplus
Flow yi o sumptious
Awon fine boys looking for fine girls
The song "Thank You" by Prince is a collaborative effort featuring Ice Prince, Sunny Neji, and Lynxxx. The song features a fusion of different genres such as afrobeat, hip-hop, and Afro-pop. The song's lyrics showcase gratitude and appreciation for blessings and achievements. The song makes use of both English and Nigerian pidgin words and phrases, making it a unique cultural blend.
The first verse starts with a chorus where the singer acknowledges his blessings and says "thank you" in various ways. The lyrics then switch to a Nigerian pidgin language where the singer acknowledges some of the country's social issues, such as unemployment, and encourages people to stay hopeful. The second verse features Ice Prince rapping about his success and his journey to becoming a successful musician. In the third verse, Lynxxx spits a smooth flow while Sunny Neji delivers the song's bridge.
Overall, "Thank You" is a song about gratitude and appreciation for blessings and features a mix of different music genres to create an exciting cultural blend. The song's lyrics encourage listeners to stay hopeful and keep pushing towards their goals, regardless of the obstacles they face.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling fine my men
I'm doing well, my friends
Eji je
Let's eat
E duro
Wait
Efo yin e fi omi bo ju bo ju thank you
Your vegetable stew is delicious, thank you
Ewo sokoto
Look at Sokoto (a city in Nigeria)
Ewo pata ka ti ke
Look at the trousers that I'm wearing
Oya sari sari sari thank you
Okay, thank you very much
Naija dey sign force
Nigeria is signing a new deal
Se o ma je titus
Will you eat fish?
Se ti ba fun e o ma duro oge born boss
If you give it to him, he will stay longer and become a boss
Omo o surplus
He has too much, he's overflowing
Flow yi o sumptious
This flow is sumptuous (delicious)
Awon fine boys looking for fine girls thank you
The good-looking guys are looking for good-looking girls, thank you
At this point nothing against jag beat
At this point, I have nothing against Jagz's beat (Jesse Jagz is a Nigerian rapper and record producer)
See these boys they be throwing up some classic
These guys are performing classic songs
I'm Choc boy my fans are fantastic
I'm a Choc boy and my fans are fantastic (Chocolate City Music is a Nigerian record label)
And I don't F around homie I'm like a cactus
I don't mess around, I'm tough like a cactus
See me running the town marathon
See me dominating the music scene
And the balls are big my nigga amazon
My balls are big like the Amazon (river)
To big bro Anthony Ice carry on
Keep going, big brother Anthony Ice
And I'm cool ice box omarion
I'm as cool as ice, like Omarion (an American singer)
Now they fly me around with my medallion
Now they're flying me around with my medal
I'm so fresh my dress is so Italian
I look so fresh, my outfit is Italian
I'm might check in this beat
I might check out (do well) in this song
The night session dismiss
The night session is over
So give it up for Ice Prince Zamani on
So let's give it up for Ice Prince Zamani (a Nigerian rapper)
I push notes keyboard nigga
I create music, keyboard guy
I do jazz like I'm about to record nigga
I create jazz music like I'm going to record it
I'm fly like a bird man C4 nigga
I'm as free as a bird, like bird man C4
My team just boarded on a G4 nigga
My team just got on a G4 plane
Boom see I'm a simple guy
Boom, you see, I'm a simple guy
Some motherfuckers call me the pimple guy
Some people call me the pimple guy (referencing his acne scarred face)
Shorty can't feel their legs cripple guys
The girl is so impressed by me, she can't stand up
Six six they born me cellular sickle guy
I was born with sickle cell anemia which affects red blood cells shaped like a sickle
They catch fire
They're on fire
Catch fire yes black fire wild fire
It's catching fire, like black and wild fires
Them neva burn them lack fire
They never burn, they lack fire
Only thing them do is backfire thank you
The only thing they do is backfire, thank you
Me I burn with the soul of a black wire
I am passionate and intense, like the soul of a black wire
The boys turn a red cable to a black wire
The guys are so cool, they turn a red cable to a black wire (as a metaphor for transformation)
Hanging to the floor activate the back tyre
Hanging low like a car on hydraulics, and activating the back tire
Them aspire we earn cash tire
They aspire to be like us, but we've earned our cash
Life's a bitch me nyash tire thank you
Life is difficult, it tires me out, thank you
Ice got too many shoes we dash tire
Ice has too many shoes, we give them away, we're tired
Brymo hmmm we are fast tire
Brymo makes us fast (energetic), we're tired
M I guys Choc boys mass choir
M.I and Chocolate City's artists form a large choir
And if I did they will say
And even if I brag, they will say
That my friends
That's just how my friends are
And my fans they will never lack
My fans will never be without
Me and money 5 & 6 like a centre bank
Me and money are tight like a central bank (the Central Bank of Nigeria)
What I do for my crew my crew gimme back
What I do for my team, they give back to me
Meaning that me no fit ask around like a mini scot
This means that I don't have to beg other people for money like a beggar in Scotland (a 'Mini Scot' is a slang term for a beggar)
So me no ever stress no me relax
So I never stress, I relax
Plus nobody better in the universe
There's nobody better in the universe
Me only go front never do reserve
I only move forward, I never hold back
And we ball like the place where my penis at
We party hard, like where my penis is (meaning: always ready for action)
Top stake in the past like a betamax
We used to be on top, like Betamax (an obsolete video cassette format)
Before they had small sense now they condone like a jimmy hat
Before they had little sense, now they endorse it like a condom (jimmy hat is slang for condom)
You should come to beg o Trinidad
You should come and ask for help in Trinidad (a Caribbean island nation)
Cause M nasty like a baby tat
Because I'm nasty, like a baby with a dirty diaper (a 'tat' is slang for diaper)
Choc boys we de fresh for this cd court
Chocolate City's artists are fresh for this CD release
Make em girl kolo like a timi dak timi dak kolo
Make the girls go crazy, like the dance called Timi Dak Timi Dak Kolo
Naija dey sign force
Nigeria is signing a new deal
Se o ma je titus
Will you eat fish?
Se ti ba fun e o ma duro oge born boss
If you give it to him, he will stay longer and become a boss
Omo o surplus
He has too much, he's overflowing
Flow yi o sumptious
This flow is sumptuous (delicious)
Awon fine boys looking for fine girls thank you
The good-looking guys are looking for good-looking girls, thank you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JESSE GARBA ABAGA, JUDE ABAGA, MALCOLM JAMES OLAGUNDOYE, OLAWALE ASHIMI, PANSHAK ZAMANI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ME MYSELF AND I
Prince was one of the best artists in the history of music.
ceceoo3
Great crowd! Prince brings out young, old, black white. And everybody was just jamming and having fun
Nava5ha7
OMG! Please, someone, post the ENTIRE performance of this song! It looked liked the crowd was into it, the people looking from the windows were into it and even the news professionals were into it! The synergy of Prince & members of the Family Stone performing that song to that audience was heaven to my ears! It was almost too good to be true. Thank God, it was true! Forever Love, Prince! Rest in Peace...
Be L
New album from prince on his bday 6.7.19 go get it pass it on...4 get the name pass it on look it up
rudimentaal
Please, someone post the ENTIRE performance of this song falletin me be mice elf agin. Really.
L G
Prince could command a stage! He's so gorgeous & could rock a fedora like nobody's business!!! PRINCELUV4EVER!!!
Rose Manuel
This always makes me smile and want to dance....
eclinton
You can tell this goes back some time ago...nearly everyone is enjoying themselves and not holding some recording device like a smartphone. Man how the times have changed us and our behavior.
chippy 77
SO GOOD!!! I would guess this took place around maybe fall of ‘98. Love this clip but I agree with everyone on here….we need the full video!! Prince is such an original. So stylin’ in their all white get ups. So coordinated. They also sang “Free”, “Release Yourself” and then Chaka Khan came out and sang ‘Sweet Thing”. What a fabulous show…I would’ve given anything to have been one of those who caught this on the street.
moonlight
💜💜💜 awesome live performance