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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jughead
Prince Lyrics
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(Hey y'all, I thought we bust this new hype before)
All across the land (new dance commercial take two)
Rio, Marbella, we gettin' stupid
Ha, Germany, Paris France, we gettin' stupid
Yeah, Stockholm Sweden, we love ya
Bust the new groove just hyped for the jughead
Bass thumpin' everybody's doin the bumpin' oops, I slipped on a move
I think it's time to bust somethin' sleazy, but cool and easy
(Is this the right one) yeah, this is for the hood
Better keep it greasy
Better yet on a smooth tip I don't want to sweat
I want my slimmie to get with this
Move your head and shoulders from side to side
Take your back foot, and then you let it slide
Yo, in a fade motion, lots of attitude, coast to coast
Then you're floatin' homeboys boastin',
You made his skeeze freeze
You've been chosen, P
Ladies and gentlemen, NPG introduces the
Jughead (jughead)(bum bum bum bum bump)
Yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonight
Kickin' the jughead (doin' the jughead)
(Come on) come on, get stupid, get stupid
Kickin' the jughead (jughead)
Oh yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonight
Kickin' the jughead, yeah (doin' the jughead) wait a minute
Wait a minute what's he doin' (get stupid, get stupid)
Mack Daddy in the house over there
What you doin' dawg(gettin' busy G, kickin' the jughead)
Yeah, baby's gettin' busy in my face cold housin' a future
Everything has been well placed
This daddy's to fly
He bust the jughead as he floats to the other side
You watch the rotation, there's a bit of hesitation
This is some new hype stuff you're facin'
You gotta come with a new git
The J-U-G-H-E-A-D, and I'm flowin' with it
You could say I'm on a roll
Npg and y'all, and we're gettin' bold, oh
Oh ya, bold steps must be taken
To bump a nation their scrutiny is what I'm facin'
As you pump the volume to what I'm sayin'
You'd catch me dead before you catch me doin' anything but the
Jughead (dead) (jughead) yeah, we gettin' funky in the house to night
Kickin' the jughead (doin' the jughead)
Yeah get stupid, get stupid
Kickin' the jughead (jughead)
Yo, yo, we gettin' funky in the house to night (aye)
Kickin' the jughead, ha ha (doin' the jughead) (get stupid, get stupid) (ooh)
Don't worry if you're lookin' silly
Look over here at me, workin' for Willie (check him out, man, check him out)
Gettin' busy in the corner (oh yes, is that legal)
Holdin' my own a you think that I'm posin'? (Yeah, man)
I'm just frozen on an upbeat (ho, man) clockin' a freak in a low pro (hut)
You know, discreet (what) Baby was laughing (hey) but before a no was even said (hey)
She's on the dance floor next beat kickin' the jughead
(Haha) yeah, get funky (gettin' funky in the house to night)
Kickin' the jughead
(Woo, come on, come on)
Get stupid, get stupid, kickin' the jughead
What's up wit' that?
Yeah, get stupid, get stupid
Yo, Marbella yeah, we gettin' stupid, yeah (gettin' funky in the house to night)
Say Rio, yeah, what about New York?
Yeah, L.A, yeah, get funky, yeah (gettin' funky in the house to night)
Atlanta, G.A. Yeah (doin' the jughead)
We gettin' funky in the house to night (well)
Yo, homie, kick it just like that (hey)
Yeah, homie, kick it just like that (yeah)
Say it, homie, kick it just like that (yeah)
Yeah, homie, kick it just like that (go)
Yeah, homie, kick it just like that (yeah)
Yeah, homie, kick it just like that (go)
Yeah, homie, kick it just like that (yeah)
Yeah, homie, kick it just like that
Boy, we gettin' international in the house (gettin' funky in the house to night)
(get funky)(doin' the jughead) That's right, we gettin' international in the house, huh
We want this one to go worldwide, huh (gettin' funky in the house to night) (get funky)
(Doin' the jughead) Yeah, that's right, worldwide, huh
Not state-side, huh, give it up, huh
M-p-l-s, who turn the mutha out?
M-p-l-s, who turn the mutha out?
Aw yeah
That's what I'm sayin' (get funky) that's what I'm sayin' (get funky)
That's what I'm sayin'
Who turn the mutha out? That's what I'm sayin' (man, NPG, man, funk that!)
Tony, you were excellent
What you need is a manager
For what (I can make you) moneyminders are like parasites
They pose as wheelers and dealers for your rights
And most companies say that you need 'em
(Not me) but I kick back, observed, and watched them bleed 'em
(I'm honest) artists young and old
I can bring you to the top (where'd this unwritten law come from anyway?)
That years after the contract you should still be gettin' paid?
Boy, I'd go broke and hit the skids
Before I take care of a rich sucker's kids
My contract (hell, a contract ain't no pension plan)
My contract (years after this, my kids are still gonna make the grands)
Tony, you (and you laughed at my brother, Little Richard)
When he says u ain't gave him nothin'
Let's leave him out of this (hell, that ain't no joke)
His songs are still sellin', that man could die broke
So fellow artists, push for yours
You need me (and watch for Mr. Moneyminder as we settle the score)
Tony (oh)
The song "Jughead" by Prince and the New Power Generation is a fun and funky tune that celebrates dancing and getting down in many different locations around the world. Throughout the lyrics, Prince encourages his listeners to bust out the new groove he's invented, which he calls the Jughead. The song features a thumping bass and a catchy beat that encourage listeners to move their heads and shoulders from side to side and take their back foot and let it slide in a fade motion with lots of attitude. Prince is clearly delighted by the popularity of his new dance and proud to see people across the world getting stupid and funky to the beat.
Prince's lyrics also touch on the music industry and the importance of artists protecting their rights and their financial interests. He warns against letting "Mr. Moneyminder" or other so-called "wheelers and dealers" take advantage of young or inexperienced performers by posing as managers or agents. Prince believes that artists need to push for their financial independence and ensure that they are still getting paid for their work years after the contract has been signed. The overall message of the song seems to be that music and dancing can be sources of joy and liberation, but artists must also be savvy and cautious when it comes to the business side of the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmmm, what the hell was that?
Unclear what the hype was all about
All across the land (new dance commercial take two)
The new dance commercial is everywhere
Rio, Marbella, we gettin' stupid
Ha, Germany, Paris France, we gettin' stupid
Yeah, Stockholm Sweden, we love ya
Partying all over the world
Let me shed, it's easier said code red
We need to step it up, things are getting serious
Bust the new groove just hyped for the jughead
Introducing a new dance craze
Bass thumpin' everybody's doin the bumpin' oops, I slipped on a move
Everyone's dancing to the beat, but I messed up
I think it's time to bust somethin' sleazy, but cool and easy
(Is this the right one) yeah, this is for the hood
Better keep it greasy
Better yet on a smooth tip I don't want to sweat
I want my slimmie to get with this
Creating a cool, easy dance tune for people to enjoy
Move your head and shoulders from side to side
Take your back foot, and then you let it slide
Yo, in a fade motion, lots of attitude, coast to coast
Then you're floatin' homeboys boastin',
You made his skeeze freeze
You've been chosen, P
Instructions for doing the Jughead dance
Ladies and gentlemen, NPG introduces the
Jughead (jughead)(bum bum bum bum bump)
Introducing the Jughead dance
Kickin' the jughead (doin' the jughead)
(Come on) come on, get stupid, get stupid
Kickin' the jughead (jughead)
Oh yeah, we gettin' funky in the house tonight
Encouraging everyone to dance while we're having fun
This daddy's to fly
He bust the jughead as he floats to the other side
You watch the rotation, there's a bit of hesitation
This is some new hype stuff you're facin'
Demonstrating how the Jughead dance is done
Bold steps must be taken
To bump a nation their scrutiny is what I'm facin'
As you pump the volume to what I'm sayin'
You'd catch me dead before you catch me doin' anything but the
Jughead (dead) (jughead) yeah, we gettin' funky in the house to night
Making a statement that he'll stick to the Jughead dance, even if scrutinized
Don't worry if you're lookin' silly
Look over here at me, workin' for Willie (check him out, man, check him out)
Gettin' busy in the corner (oh yes, is that legal)
Holdin' my own a you think that I'm posin'? (Yeah, man)
Encouraging people to dance however they want without worrying about judgement
Who turn the mutha out?
Aw yeah
That's what I'm sayin' (get funky) that's what I'm sayin' (get funky)
That's what I'm sayin'
Celebrating the success of the Jughead dance
You need me (and watch for Mr. Moneyminder as we settle the score)
Tony (oh)
Promoting the idea that artists don't need money managers, and can handle finances on their own
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson, Anthony Mosley, Kirk Anthony Johnson
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