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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The Latest Fashion
Prince Lyrics
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Are we ready? I do believe we are ready
What time is it? Yount! It's killing time, Morris!
I know that's right, 'cause I am the latest fashion
(Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris,
Yount, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris, Go Morris,
Go Morris, Go Morris)
I know I said I needed you
I know I said that I'd be here always
But I what I didn't tell you is that
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
People tell us what we want to hear
This time the tables are turned
This time we're the ones that's painting fires
Instead of getting burned (yount)
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
(Go Morris, go Morris, go Morris, go Morris, go Morris)
Jellybean, (Go Morris) don't be so mean, (Go Morris)
Cowboy, you're fired
Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam
People tell me what I want to hear
This time the tables are turned
Jerome, body language
(Go Morris) [Repeat: x16]
Now do the horse (yeah)
Oak Tree! (look out)
I like that, Oak Tree!
Get ready, Chili sauce!
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
Fellas? (yeah) hit me, but don't ya lag
Tell me what dance to do
It starts with an M (Murph Drag)
I ain't through yet, band
What, hallelujah, whoa whoa whoa whoa
Everybody want to tell me how to play the game
When I run it better than a madame runs dames
Trying to beat me like playing pool with a rope
My funk will leave ya dead cause it's good and plenty dope
All in all I'm still the king and all y'all the court
If you thinking about ruling me ya better get abortions, yes
It's jacked, cause I'm back, and I'm harder than a heart attack
And I'm the cure for any disease cause there ain't nobody funky like me
(Go Morris go Morris go Morris)
Don't be a fool
(Go Morris, go Morris, go Morris)
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
The latest fashion [Repeat: x4]
The Latest Fashion by Prince and The Time is a song that talks about the current trend of lying in the heat of passion. The song kicks off with a conversation between Morris, the lead singer of The Time, and the other band members, asking if they are ready to start the show. Morris affirms that he is the latest fashion, indicating that he has adopted the current trend of lying in the heat of passion. He admits to saying loving things to his partner but not telling the truth about the current fad.
The song talks about the current trend of lying in the heat of passion, which is the latest fashion. The song suggests that people tell each other what they want to hear in most cases. People often say things just to please the other person, but the trend has changed, and these days people say things for the sake of lying in the heat of passion. The song also mentions that people are taking control of situations and painting fires instead of getting burned. The end of the song has a rap segment where Prince talks about his dominance in the music industry, and nobody is funky as he is.
Line by Line Meaning
Fellas? Yeah! Hit Me!
Asking the band if they are ready to begin playing the song
Are we ready? I do believe we are ready
Confirming that the band is ready to begin playing the song
What time is it? Yount! It's killing time, Morris!
Announcing that it is time to start playing music and hyping up Morris
I know that's right, 'cause I am the latest fashion
Expressing confidence in oneself and suggesting that they are the current trendsetter
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
Explaining that the current popular trend is to deceive others while engaging in acts of passion
People tell us what we want to hear
Noting that people often say what they think others want to hear
This time the tables are turned
Reversing the roles so that they are the ones being deceitful
This time we're the ones that's painting fires
Indicating that they are the ones causing trouble and chaos
Instead of getting burned (yount)
Suggesting that they will not be the ones suffering the consequences of their actions
Jellybean, (Go Morris) don't be so mean, (Go Morris)
Calling out to a band member and telling them to be nice
Cowboy, you're fired
Firing a band member for their behavior
Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam Jimmy Jam
Using a chant-like phrase to energize and hype up the band
Jerome, body language
Addressing a band member and requesting that they communicate non-verbally during the performance
Now do the horse (yeah)
Instructing the band to play a particular type of music or dance
Oak Tree! (look out)
Expressing excitement and anticipation for a particular segment of the song
This year the latest fashion is to lie in the heat of passion
Reiterating the current popular trend to deceive while engaging in acts of passion
Fellas? (yeah) hit me, but don't ya lag
Urging the band to play with enthusiasm and energy
Tell me what dance to do
Asking the band to guide the performance and determine what sounds or movements to make
It starts with an M (Murph Drag)
Naming a particular dance or musical style to perform
Everybody want to tell me how to play the game
Asserting that many people try to control or influence their actions
When I run it better than a madame runs dames
Comparing their ability to lead or manage to that of a brothel owner
Trying to beat me like playing pool with a rope
Implying that their opponents' efforts to defeat them are futile
My funk will leave ya dead cause it's good and plenty dope
Boasting about their musical style and its effects on the audience
All in all I'm still the king and all y'all the court
Asserting their dominance and highlighting the subservient role of others
If you thinking about ruling me ya better get abortions, yes
Using a violent and graphic metaphor to convey that they will not be ruled by others
It's jacked, cause I'm back, and I'm harder than a heart attack
Emphasizing their strength and resilience
And I'm the cure for any disease cause there ain't nobody funky like me
Praising their unique musical style as something that can cure anything
Don't be a fool
Warning others not to act foolishly or recklessly
The latest fashion
Repeating the chorus and emphasizing that deceit is the current popular trend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MORRIS DAY, PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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