Prince

The “Leaky Faucet” In Prince’s Head That Never Stopped Making Music

Rob Sheffield

Can you imagine making seventeen albums in just three years? It sounds impossible, but that is what Prince did. Between ...

From Film Request to Classic: The Secrets Behind “When Doves Cry”

Rob Sheffield

Did you know one of Prince’s biggest hits almost did not happen? “When Doves Cry” was the very last song ...

The Five Minute Mix That Made Prince’s “Kiss” Immortal

Rob Sheffield

Can you believe one of the biggest songs ever was mixed in just five minutes? When Prince gave “Kiss” to ...

Prince’s “Gett Off”: The Wild Story You Never Knew

Rob Sheffield

How do you launch a hit song? Prince did it by giving it away. On his 33rd birthday, he skipped ...

Prince Was Offering Wisdom, But Warren G Heard Something Else

Rob Sheffield

What if you had the chance to learn from a true music legend and misunderstood the offer? Rapper Warren G ...

From First Note to Last Breath; Prince’s One Long Song

Rob Sheffield

Most artists get asked about their favorite song or their biggest regret. It is a very common question. But when ...

More Than a Musical: How Prince’s Spirit Lives on in Minneapolis

Rob Sheffield

In Minnesota, seeing a lot of purple usually means a Vikings football game. Or, it means fans are gathering for ...

“You Had to Have Your Act”: Prince on Growing Up With Music Legends

Rob Sheffield

What does it take to stand next to James Brown? Prince knew. In a 2011 talk, long after many bands ...

Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad: The Song That Showed Us Prince Had Moves Like Jagger

Rob Sheffield

People love to compare great music stars. Some fans watching an old clip saw Prince in 1979 and thought one ...

The “Purple Rain” You Love Hides a Darker Secret

Rob Sheffield

Did you know the song “Purple Rain” is the reason we have “Parental Advisory” stickers? It is true. The album ...