Can you imagine making seventeen albums in just three years? It sounds impossible, but that is what Prince did. Between 1984 and 1987, he also made three movies and went on three tours. It was a level of work that most people cannot understand. His engineer said his mind was just different.
For most brains, gates exist to stop too many thoughts. Prince did not have these gates. His engineer said ideas came to him like a leaky faucet that never turned off. He was open to every single idea, which meant he was always creating. Because he was a master of every instrument, he had no limits. He could just play all the parts himself. This allowed him to get his music out lightning fast
Prince was a creative BEAST
Fans who learn this are often left speechless. It is hard to understand how one person made so much music. One person said it was almost intimidating to know where to even start. Another comment said it breaks their mind to think that Prince’s “throwaway” songs were better than most artists’ biggest hits.
That speed was not an accident. It was a choice. While we see the list of what he made, another story shows us exactly how he worked. His process was built on a few simple rules. He did not just work hard. He worked very smart and very, very fast. He hated being slowed down.
PRINCE’s work ethic
He believed in feeling, not perfection. He would keep the first take even if it had mistakes, because the emotion was in those mistakes. One engineer tells a story about “When Doves Cry.” At the very end, Prince took the bassline completely out. He just smiled and knew it was the right thing to do.
Prince was not just making songs; he was building a legacy. He even had a vault full of thousands of finished songs we have never heard. He was a true artist who lived to create. His journey shows what happens when you just follow your ideas. Follow Prince on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. His music is waiting.