Category: Prince

Prince – The Hits / The B-Sides (and other compilations)

Prince - The compilations (spotify.com/bol.com/apoplife.nl)

In 1993 the first Prince compilation (The Hits / The B-Sides) was released. It would not be the only one. An overview.

Prince – The Hits The B-Sides – The reviews

Prince 1993 (Herb Ritts)

A small collection of reviews of the first Prince compilation album The Hits / The B-Sides. The press were enthused.

Prince in Dortmund: the Lovesexy 88 television spectacle

Prince - Lovesexy Live - Video stills (pinterest.com)

On September 9, 1988, Prince played his Lovesexy 88 show in Dortmund. A Dutch audience had to be present. Off to Germany and an unforgettable experience!

The New Power Generation debuts with Goldn****

The New Power Generation - Goldnigga (prince.com)

In 1993 The New Power Generation’s debut album Goldn**** was released. What was Prince’s role in it all? A look back.

Nothing Compares 2 U: Prince and Sinéad O’Connor

Nothing Compares 2 U - Prince & Sineád O'Connor (dutchcharts.nl)

In 1990 the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U reached out and touched millions because of the emotional interpretation by Sinéad O’Connor. A look back.

Newpower Soul: music by New Power Generation or Prince/The Artist?

New Power Generation - Newpower Soul (discogs.com)

In 1998 the Newpower Soul album was released by New Power Generation. But, isn’t it just another Prince album? A look back.

Carmen Electra debuts on Paisley Park

Carmen Electra - Carmen Electra (discogs.com)

In 1993 the Carmen Electra album was released on Paisley Park Records, was it a worthy release by a Prince satellite act?

Carmen Electra – Promo video

Carmen Electra - Promo video still (Paisley Park)

Carmen Electra’s upcoming album was promoted during the European part of the Diamonds And Pearls tour in 1992 before the concerts. See the original promo video shown at those 32 shows.

Black Album (by guest author Edward)

Prince - The Black Album - Header (Edward Gubbels)

Some 35 years ago, a mysterious record was waiting to see the light of day. But it never happened…

Andy Allo debuts on NPG Records with Superconductor

Andy Allo - Superconductor (andyallo.com)

The story of Andy Allo, The NPG, Superconductor and Oui Can Luv. Love, music, beautiful shows and passion!

Prince – The 15 most beautiful covers!

Prince - The 15 Most Beautiful Covers Header (apoplife.nl)

This time the A Pop Life panel pondered the question which Prince cover was the most beautiful of them all and came up with the ultimate list!

The opening of Paisley Park Studios

Paisley Park exterior (boto.com)

In 1987 the Paisley Park Studios complex was opened in Chanhassen, Minneapolis. It would turn into the main home base for Prince and eventually into his home.

Paisley Park Studios 1988/1990

Prince - Paisley Park Commercial still (apoplife.nl)

Videos/impressions of Paisley Park Studios from 1988 to 1990, in honour of its opening on September 11, 1987.

FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life

FM op 5, Prince & A Pop Life (apoplife.nl)

On July 9th, 2022, I was interviewed by Dutch radio giant Felix Meurders. Topic of the day: the best show I ever witnessed!

Prince – Planet Earth

Prince - Planet Earth (spotify.com)

In 2007 Prince released Planet Earth. Was the album just as good as the preceding 3121, or was it Musicology part 2?