Over two decades ago, Prince saw a problem. He said there was a plan against people who were not given a voice or a good education. He was worried about this. He believed the best way to fight back was simple but hard. People needed to start talking to each other again. This idea came from a deep place of caring.
Prince remembered when music truly helped people connect. He grew up listening to artists like the Staple Singers and Marvin Gaye. Their songs were more than just music; he called it “the sound of the people”. This music gave a voice to everyone’s concerns. The sad part for him was realizing that sound was missing. He felt those powerful, unifying songs were gone.
21 years ago, Prince sat down with MTV News to talk about music’s unifying power.
Fans watching this clip felt a deep connection to his words. Many agreed that he was right about music losing its unifying power. People commented that his ideas were so intelligent and far ahead of their time. Viewers said they also miss “the sound of the people” he described, wishing that kind of music would come back.
Prince believed so strongly in what music could do for people. This belief was not just about ideas. It shaped his whole life and career. He did not just talk about music’s power; he fought for it. This fight showed just how much he respected the art and the artist. It led him into one of the biggest battles in music history.
How Prince Beat The Music Industry
He took on the biggest music companies, like Warner Brothers. They wanted to control his art, but he refused. He famously wrote the word “slave” on his face to show he was not free. He warned everyone that if you do not own your masters, your master owns you. He wanted true freedom for himself and others.
Prince’s journey was always about honesty and control. He showed other artists how to stand up for their own creations. His style was brave, and his voice was one of a kind. He fought for his music because he knew it mattered. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His legacy reminds us to protect what we create.