Imagine having a famous band travel across the world just to give you their music, and you tell them no. Prince did exactly that to The Flaming Lips at the Brit Awards 2006. He sent his bodyguard to return their CDs because he only listened to what he chose. This shows how much he cared about his own high standards for music.
Prince did not like what the big music bosses tried to sell to people. He wrote secret notes saying that the industry was forcing boring stars on everyone. He specifically mentioned he did not like hearing Ed Sheeran or Katy Perry all the time. To him, these artists were just products made in a factory, not real and dangerous.
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Many people who follow his story think his boldness was very cool. One person said they loved him even more for being too cool for other famous bands. Another viewer mentioned that Prince was like a guard who protected music from becoming too soft or plain.
His high bars for others did not mean he hated everyone in the music world. He actually had a secret hero that he loved more than anyone else. Prince felt a deep respect for George Clinton, the master of funk. This led to a special moment when they worked together on a song called We Can Funk.
We Can Funk
This song is like a loud, messy party that proves Prince was a true funk fan. He even signed George Clinton to his own record label to help him when he had money trouble. The track is not a normal pop song because it is full of screams and wild sounds.
Prince was a man who lived for the craft and never took the easy path. He was honest about what he liked, and he fought for the artists he believed in. His journey from a young star to a music legend is full of lessons about staying true to yourself. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to see more of his purple magic.