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.
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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!
Aug 24 2024
Prince fulfills his contractual obligation: The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale
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.
Aug 23 2024
Prince – Shelved Project – I’ll Do Anything
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.
Aug 13 2024
Breakups, 25 songs about the end of a relationship
25 Years ago the marriage of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall was declared null and void. A great opportunity to share 25 beautiful breakup songs!
Aug 02 2024
Prince and George Clinton, ‘diss’ tracks and respect
George Clinton on Paisley Park Records and the cooperation with Prince. A story of respect and great music!
Jul 21 2024
1984 is 40 years ago: 40 singles that gave the year its color
1984 is already 40 years old. A great occasion for compiling a list of 40 singles that helped shape that year!
Jun 04 2024
The Glamorous Life, the complete Sheila E. – Prince story
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.
Jun 02 2024
Prince and Sheila E., a cooled down friendship?
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.
May 27 2024
My very last Prince show ever was an unrivalled highlight!
On May 27, 2014, I witnessed my last ever Prince concert. It was one of the best shows I ever saw him play!
May 24 2024
Prince and Mavis Staples, friendship and beautiful music
In 1987 Mavis Staples signed a deal with Paisley Park Records. It resulted in two beautiful albums, on which Prince spent a lot of his time and attention. A look back on a unique friendship.
May 23 2024
Prince and Mavis Staples – God Is Alive
In 1988 Prince and Mavis Staples recorded an unreleased song: God Is Alive. read the story and see the video here.
May 16 2024
When Doves Cry: the best song of all time turns 40
On May 16, 1984 When Doves Cry was released. The first single of the upcoming Purple Rain album (and movie). Prince’s genius was about to conquer the world.
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