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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We Do This
Prince Lyrics
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Say it (Blow your horn, Maceo {repeated by audience})
Come on
Whatcha got on your feet, some Jordan's?
Just the drums
Maceo, hit me now!
We do this, this is what we do
It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this
We do do this, it's what we do
It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this
We do this, this is what we do
It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this
We do this
It would be absurd to think you've never heard of this
Talkin' shhh..., every word the truth of it
It would be ludicrous, we are new to this
We do this, this is what we...
It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this
We do this, this is what we do
It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this
We do this
How y'all doing in here?
How y'all doing up in here?
[...] excepting [...] to this
Oh still you can't reap what you missed
You couldn't resist and now you're pissed
And when it's over, it ain't over
It ain't over {repeated}
It's over
It ain't over, it ain't over
The song "We Do This" by Prince and George Clinton is an energetic, funk-infused jam that celebrates the long-standing and reputable careers of these two music legends. The song starts with an enthusiastic audience chanting "Blow your horn, Maceo!" directed towards saxophonist Maceo Parker, who then bursts into a lively solo. The song's lyrics proclaim that Prince and Clinton are not newcomers in the music industry, as they have been honing their craft for years and have built up a devoted fanbase. They tell the audience that "this is what we do" and that it would be absurd to think they are new to it.
The song's catchy chorus is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the duo's confidence and expertise in their craft. The second verse seems to address critics who may doubt their abilities or legitimacy, calling them out for talking "shhh" and reminding them that they've been doing this for a long time. The song's final section features a spoken word section, with the performers declaring that they will continue to create and innovate with their music, and that, despite any struggles or setbacks they may face, "it ain't over."
This song is a powerful celebration of the musical careers of Prince and George Clinton, emphasizing their dedication to their craft and their refusal to let anyone discredit their experience or talents.
Line by Line Meaning
Blow your horn, Maceo!
Encouraging Maceo Parker to start playing his instrument (saxophone)
Say it (Blow your horn, Maceo {repeated by audience})
Asking the audience to join in and say 'blow your horn, Maceo'
Come on Whatcha got on your feet, some Jordan's?
Asking someone about their shoes but not interested in the answer, just focuses on the drums
Just the drums Maceo, hit me now!
Requesting Maceo to play his saxophone while being accompanied by the drums
It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this We do this, this is what we do It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this We do do this, it's what we do It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this We do this, this is what we do It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this We do this
Repeatedly emphasizing that they are experienced and skilled in this music industry and this is what they do
It would be absurd to think you've never heard of this Talkin' shhh..., every word the truth of it It would be ludicrous, we are new to this We do this, this is what we... It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this We do this, this is what we do It would be ludicrous to think that we are new to this We do this
Asserting that everyone knows their music and it's the truth, and they are not new to this but they are experienced
How y'all doing in here? How y'all doing up in here?
Checking on the audience for how they are enjoying the music
[...] excepting [...] to this Oh still you can't reap what you missed You couldn't resist and now you're pissed And when it's over, it ain't over It ain't over {repeated} It's over
Referring to someone who underestimated them and now they regret missing out on their success, and even when it seems like it's over, it's really not
It ain't over, it ain't over
Repeating that it's not over even when it may seem like it is
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