In 1986 the first recordings of Prince emerged. Titled Minneapolis Genius everyone could hear what Prince was up to before his solo career.
Category: Prince
Jan 04 2026
The story of Prince and the Stranger Things finale
Prince’s music was used in the finale of the Stranger Things series. How did the show accomplish that feat?
Dec 13 2025
Ebony December 2015, the final Prince interview?
The story of the Prince interview that was online for one day only. Read the full lost interview here!
Dec 12 2025
Prince’s HITnRUN Phase Two: another hit or miss?
Was Prince’s HITnRUN Phase Two a hit or a miss like the preceding Phase One album? It was a hit, big-time!
Sep 12 2025
News: Prince – Around The World In A Day: Newly Remastered Standard & Deluxe Vinyl & CD Editions Available
On November 21, 2025, the Prince And The Revolution album Around The World In A Day will be re-released, including all B-sides and more!
Sep 07 2025
Prince’s HITnRUN Phase One: hit or miss?
In the Summer of 2015 Prince releases one of the most controversial albums in his entire career. Uninspired EDM or not?
Jul 10 2025
Prince and 20Ten, the story of the Purple Yoda
In 2010 Prince released the album 20Ten. It coincided with a show in Werchter, Belgium. The story of July 10, 2010!
Jul 04 2025
Prince and the America Extended Version!
The story of the excellent Extended Version of Prince’s final Around The World In A Day maxi-single America!
Mar 27 2025
The New Power Generation (with Prince) and the story of the fantastic Exodus
During a business lowlight Prince went through a creative highlight. Like a snack Exodus was released in 1995: a funky gift!
Mar 26 2025
The New Power Generation – Exodus – The reviews
A small (initially, but now huge) selection of original reviews of The New Power Generation’s Exodus album.
Mar 25 2025
The Artist Formerly Known As Prince – A Sunday Show Special
On March 12, 1995, the BBC broadcast a documentary that seemingly damaged Prince’s already tarnished image even more.
Nov 09 2024
Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, the return of Prince
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.
Nov 08 2024
O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – The reviews
In 1999 the last O(+> album was released: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic. Reviewers weren’t happy, nor were they disappointed. The reviews!
Nov 08 2024
O(+> – Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic – Billboard article
Op September 4, 1999, it was officially announced that O(+> was about to release a new album: Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic!
Oct 01 2024
Apollonia 6, still underrated?
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!
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