After years of obscurity Prince wanted to step back into the limelight. He wrote a hit album, organized a successful tour and 2004 was his come back year. Veni, vidi, vici!
Category: Prince
Mar 29 2019
Prince – The Chocolate Invasion & The Slaughterhouse: ‘File under P’?
On March 29th, 2004, Prince released two compilation albums, availaible exclusively to members of the NPG Music Club. A look back at two forgotten releases in Prince’s rich body of work.
Mar 24 2019
Prince – The Lotusflow3r three album set
In 2009 Prince released a new album: in normal Prince fashion this was no ordinary release: Lotusflow3r, three albums in one.
Mar 24 2019
Prince – Commercial for the Lotusflow3r three album set
This article contains the American video commercial for the Prince Lotusflow3r three cd set, which was sold exclusively at Target.
Mar 15 2019
Prince at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: the guitar solo
On March 15th, 2004, Prince was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. The ceremony ended with While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Prince played circles around everyone and delivered an epic guitar solo.
Mar 02 2019
The birth of the best song of all time: When Doves Cry
35 years ago Prince started recording his masterpiece all by himself: When Doves Cry. The story behind the best single of all time, day by day.
Feb 10 2019
The Revolution, 02/10/2019
4/5: The Revolution in Paradiso became a wake of Prince, The Revolution, the Minneapolis Sound and the past. And all of that in a former church.
Feb 10 2019
New photo’s Prince & The Revolution Live 1986
An A Pop Life exclusive. Twenty photos, which have never been published before, of Prince & The Revolution live in Ahoy Rotterdam in 1986!
Sep 21 2018
Prince – Piano & A Microphone 1983
The first real release after Prince’s demise, the Estate delivers Piano & A Microphone 1983, whose recordings have been available for years amongst collectors. A good idea?
Sep 09 2018
30 years ago, the most special show I ever witnessed
Today, 30 years ago, I witnessed the most special show in my life. Prince played in Dortmund to a predominantly Dutch crowd. The show was broadcast simultaneously!
Jun 19 2018
Prince – N.E.W.S.
In 2003 Prince released 3 instrumental albums. After Xpectation and the great C-Note, N.E.W.S. was added in June. An impressive piece of work. A look back at an album that is not well-known.
Jun 07 2018
Prince and the name change
25 years ago Prince shocked the (music)world. He took on a new name. A symbol that was unpronouncable. Looking back at 6.5 years of controversy.
May 10 2018
Lovesexy: Prince’s crowning achievement
After Dirty Mind, Controversy, 1999, Purple Rain, Around The World In A Day, Parade and Sign O’ The Times (and the withdrawn The Black Album) Prince just delivers another masterpiece. Where does it end? Another title added to the already impressive list of genius albums: Lovesexy!
Apr 07 2018
Prince makes his debut: For You
In 1978, 40 years ago, Prince Rogers Nelson makes his debut. The start of a career of one of the most interesting, influential and exciting artists of all time.
Mar 18 2018
My Name Is Prince Exhibition
My Name Is Prince: The official exhibition is in Amsterdam. After success in London now also great success in Amsterdam? A review.
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