Category: Prince

The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus

New Power Generation - Exodus (youtube.com)

During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift!

The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews

The New Power Generation - Exodus - The reviews (apoplife.nl)

A small (initially, but now huge) selection of original reviews of The New Power Generation’s Exodus album.

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince – A Sunday Show Special

The Artist Formerly Known As Prince - A Sunday Show - Header (mirror.co.uk)

On March 12, 1995, the BBC broadcast a documentary that seemingly damaged Prince’s already tarnished image even more.

Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, the return of Prince

Prince - Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic - Header (apoplife.nl)

In 1999 the final O(+> album was released before Prince was officially named Prince again: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, with an old acquaintance as producer.

O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – The reviews

Prince - Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic - The reviews (apoplife.nl)

In 1999 the last O(+> album was released: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Reviewers weren’t happy, nor were they disappointed. The reviews!

O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – Billboard article

The Artist, Arista Ink Licensing Deal - Billboard 09/04/1999 (billboard.com)

Op September 4, 1999, it was officially announced that O(+> was about to release a new album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic!

Apollonia 6, still underrated?

Apollonia 6 - Purple Rain US Lobby Card (limelightmoviearchive.com)

Some 40 years later the Apollonia 6 album is finally given its due, as my memories have undervalued it. A look back at a more than nice album!

Oğuzhan and Prince

Oğuzhan and Prince (apoplife.nl)

Oğuzhan wanted an introduction to Prince, well, here it is!

Prince fulfills his contractual obligation: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale

Prince - The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale (discogs.com)

In 1999 the Prince album The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale was released. Prince didn’t want to be associated with it in any way.

Prince – The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale – The reviews

Prince - The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale - The reviews (apoplife.nl)

In 1999 Prince’s final Warner Bros. contractual obligation was released: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale. Reviewers were not happy.

Prince – Shelved Project – I’ll Do Anything

Prince project - I'll Do Anything - Header (apoplife.nl)

In 1992 Prince was asked to write some songs for the planned musical I’ll Do Anything. It all didn’t play out as was expected.

Prince and George Clinton, ‘diss’ tracks and respect

George Clinton & Prince - Paisley Park - December 18, 1999 (youtube.com)

George Clinton on Paisley Park Records and the cooperation with Prince. A story of respect and great music!

The Glamorous Life, the complete Sheila E. – Prince story

Prince & Sheila E., The Ritz - New York - 09/13/1984 (rtl.nl)

In 1984 Sheila E. released her debut The Glamorous Life. It would be the start of a years’ long conjunction with Prince. A look back.

Prince and Sheila E., a cooled down friendship?

Prince & Sheila E. live 2008 (hollywoodreporter.com)

Around 2011 Prince and Sheila E. had a falling out. They never reconciled. After Prince’s untimely passing Sheila E. wasn’t popular. The complete story.

My very last Prince show ever was an unrivalled highlight!

Prince in Antwerp 05/27/2014 (over-blog.com)

On May 27, 2014, I witnessed my last ever Prince concert. It was one of the best shows I ever saw him play!