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.
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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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Wedding Feast
Prince Lyrics
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The digital haze is broken,
The banished ones are gone for good, gone for good"
Now there must be a wedding
Now there must be a feast
A feast, a feast
A smorgasbord at least
Of cake if just a piece
Not just a vat of chitlins
Or turkey meat you see
We are what we eat
So we must eat a leaf
We'll dine under a tree
Unless it snows!
In the song 'Wedding Feast' by Prince, the opening verse goes “Brother dear brother, I came as quickly as I could, The digital haze is broken, The banished ones are gone for good, gone for good”. Prince is most likely singing about the end of the world or the apocalypse, which is why he is mentioning a digital haze being broken and banished ones disappearing. He might be alluding to a major transformation, and his brother is the only one who he can confide in. After witnessing everything he has, he wants to celebrate the good times and create a beautiful memory of a wedding and feast. He goes on to say that this feast shouldn't consist of just meat, but rather a leaf or two, showing that he wants to celebrate the planet in the same way that he wants to celebrate himself.
Prince is emphasizing the importance of celebrating happiness when it comes, even if it is in the wake of destruction. This could also be a metaphor for Prince's own volatile reality, where he tries to find joy amidst the turmoil of his personal life. His use of the phrase "We are what we eat, so we must eat a leaf," has a double meaning of both eating healthy to maintain a good body and maintaining a good attitude in life by being at peace with the world around us. He hopes to dine "under a tree" or "have a brunch" with friends after spending so much time in the digital haze. This might suggest that Prince wants people to be more present in each other's lives and connect with nature rather than relying too much on technology. Overall, this track is a hymn to love, friendship, and good food, with a focus on creating happy memories in the midst of apocalyptic tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Brother dear brother, I came as quickly as I could
I arrived as fast as possible to express my excitement
The digital haze is broken,
The technological confusion has dissipated
The banished ones are gone for good, gone for good
The outcast people have disappeared permanently
Now there must be a wedding
It's time to celebrate love and unity with a special event
Now there must be a feast
It's time to indulge in delicious food
A feast, a feast
We'll be surrounded by loads of food
A smorgasbord at least
We'll have a variety of gourmet dishes
A brunch, a munch
We'll gather for a relaxed meal with friends
Of cake if just a piece
We'll savour sweet treats even if it's just a tiny slice
Not just a vat of chitlins
We won't settle for a basic, unappetising meal
Or turkey meat you see
We won't settle for boring or overdone food
We are what we eat
Our physical and mental wellbeing is closely linked to our diet
So we must eat a leaf
We must consume healthy greens and vegetables
We'll dine under a tree
We'll enjoy our food and each other's company in a natural, peaceful setting
Unless it snows!
Unless it gets too cold or dangerous to be outside, of course
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
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