Prince once made a joke that only about one person he knew did not have a cell phone. That person was Prince himself! In 2014, he came on The Arsenio Hall Show and talked about being totally phone-free. He talked about his funny social media presence, joking that he wanted to call his Instagram “Princestagram.”
The interview showed a cool contrast in Prince. He was shy and quiet, but he was also bold and witty on stage. When Arsenio Hall asked him about his cell phone, his famous answer was, “Everybody I know has one.” They also showed what they called his “first selfie” online. It was clear that Prince lived by his own unique rules.
Prince At Arsenio Hall
Fans loved seeing him. One viewer thought his sense of humour reminded them of Willy Wonka. Another person repeated his famous joke: “I can reach them, but they can’t reach ME.” People were happy to see him. Fans called him a genius who was light years ahead of his time. Others agreed that his sense of humor was truly unmatched.
Prince’s smooth talk about staying phone-free was just the start of the night. After the interview, he took the stage with his band. He was not just there to talk about being different. He was there to show the world what the future of his music sounded like. He was ready to drop a massive new song on TV.
Prince – FUNKNROLL [Official Audio]
That new song was “FUNKNROLL.” This high-energy track was a bold mix of funk and rock.It had heavy bass and a strong dance beat that reminded people of his classic track, “1999.” The song was a statement: “Put your phone down, get your party on.” It showed everyone that Prince could still rock hard and create an irresistible groove in 2014.
Prince’s journey was all about being true to himself. He never stopped pushing boundaries with his sound. He was honest in his music and funny in his rare interviews. He showed us that real genius is about following your own rhythm. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.