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 Stick
Prince Lyrics
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What's all and what's all to decide
There's some things I won't follow.
That's why I stick to my side
Why I stick to the things that I've already tried.
I, despite the times that I've been less than what you'd call my best,
Prince's song "The Stick" suggests that decision-making does not play a significant role in the singer's life. He questions the value of making choices and feels that certain things are predetermined, which leaves him with no choice but to follow the path he has already chosen. He expresses the idea that he sticks to his side, indicating a sense of loyalty and consistency in his beliefs and values. It seems that he has been criticized for his past failures, but he hasn't fully given up his ambitions and remains determined to stay true to himself.
Prince's use of metaphorical language in this song indicates that there is a deeper meaning to the lyrics. The concept of sticking to one's values and remaining steadfast despite challenges or obstacles is a universal theme that can be applied to many aspects of life. The lines "What's all and what's all to decide" and "There's some things I won't follow" suggest that the singer values his own agency and independence, choosing to follow his own path rather than conforming to societal expectations.
Overall, "The Stick" is a commentary on the importance of staying true to oneself, even when the world is uncertain and full of difficult choices. It encourages listeners to be confident in their own decisions and to stick to their guns, no matter what challenges may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Why to decide has no place in my life
I don't like making decisions because sometimes they lead to bad outcomes.
What's all and what's all to decide
There are too many options for me to make a decision, and it's hard to know which ones are important.
There's some things I won't follow.
I have my own values and beliefs, and I won't change them just because someone else tells me to.
That's why I stick to my side
I stay true to my own beliefs and values, even if it's not the popular or easy choice.
Why I stick to the things that I've already tried.
I prefer to stick with things that I know have worked for me in the past, rather than trying new things that might not work out as well.
I, despite the times that I've been less than what you'd call my best,
Sometimes I haven't been my best self, but that doesn't mean I'm going to change who I am and what I believe in.
I never fully broke that spore, you ought to always stay on a side
I have always stayed true to my beliefs and values, and I don't plan on changing that. It's important to have a side, rather than being wishy-washy and indecisive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HENDRIK WEBER, NOAH LENNOX
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Bubonik Kronik
Great review. Was looking around for a new vape and bought this today because of your straightforwardness. Thanks and have a great one!
dlbark
Thanks so much for this video, you were straight-forward, honest and informative on this pen. I'm new to this and I', buying the Smok Stick Prince tomorrow. The other YouTubers who did videos on this unit either was more about how it made them feel as experienced Vape Masters or were too high to be coherent on it so again THANKS!!!
MistHub
dlbark -- I always love seeing comments like this, "Experienced vape masters" gave me a nice laugh. Thanks for the kind words my friend, that's all I try to do here: Be as informative and non-biased as possible so people know what to expect when they get their vape gear, without any preconceived notions of what makes it good or bad. In any case, It's been a couple days since you wrote that comment, how are you liking the Stick Prince so far?
dlbark
MistHub , I absolutely love this unit. Full of flavor every puff. Need to buy a new coil though, the pre-packaged one leaked on me so I changed to the second coil in box.
MistHub
dlbark -- Glad to hear you enjoy the kit so far! Were you able to fix the leaking issue with a new coil?
Joe Kurr
Just bought this vape and cannot be happier. The look and feel of this device is just incredible. The hits are smooth and full of flavor. After having so many different vapes before that all the fancy gadgets like LED lights on the mod, watt adjustments going up to 200w, temperature control mode, and soft, normal, and strong strength of hits; I find myself enjoying the simplicity
spinner jays
How do you adjust the watts?
steven young
Sweet video. Informative and straight to the point. Thanks bud!
Jon Fallenangil
Been using the Smok Nord for about a month now on to the Smok stick prince WOW a whole new ball game love it
Ivan J
My pyrex glass cracked the day I bought the unit and so I replaced it and subsequently dropped the device and broke a 2nd glass. You may want to purchase 2 or more replacements immediately. Otherwise, awesome unit!