I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became An Icon by Toure
Can any book really do justice to the musician Prince? It’s doubtful. But an increasing number of authors have been giving it a try in recent years. read more
Found in: Books, ReviewsPrince to Embark on Intimate West Coast Club Tour
Revealed by his current backing band 3rd Eye Girl on a PRINCE Spreecast last night, Prince will tour clubs in seven selected cities throughout the West Coast with four performances at each stop. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 25 Best Acts We Caught at SXSW 2013
Even in the offseason, Austin, Texas, proclaims itself to be the Live Music Capital of the World. But when March rolls around, that claim feels like an understatement. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMusic on Saturday at SXSW: Prince Played Five Encores, Lives Were Changed
God bless SXSW and God bless Prince. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesPrince Reported to Perform at SXSW 2013
According to HitFix, Prince is slated to perform at this year's South by Southwest on March 16. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to New Track from Prince, "Breakfast Can Wait"
This week just got a whole lot better for Prince fans. The pop legend released another track via his website 3rdeyegirl.com. This release, titled “Breakfast Can Wait,” follows the recent release of “Screwdriver.” The track is available for purchase along with three others, two being remixes, on the site. You can stream “Breakfast Can Wait” below.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsLady Gaga, Prince Rumored to Contribute to Great Gatsby Soundtrack
The postponement of Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming cinematic take on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic, The Great Gatsby, seems to have given the filmmaker time to tweak the film’s sound. Castmember Adelaide Clemens (who will be playing Catherine opposite Isla Fisher’s Myrtle Wilson in the film), tells The Playlist that Lady Gaga and Prince have approached the director to contribute to the soundtrack. “They have some new music that’s going to be added to the film…Some pretty huge artists have approached Baz and are writing songs for the film, and I don’t think Warner Bros. are going to turn down Prince... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPrince Protégé Taja Sevelle is Now an Urban Garden Guru
In 2005, Taja Sevelle put her music career on the backburner, starting the non-profit Urban Farming, which is now booming around the world read more
Found in: Blogs, Giving BackListen to Prince's New Song "RNR Affair"
This morning, iHeart Radio in Chicago premiered a new song from Prince titled “RNR Affair.” The notoriously anti-digital artist’s new 4-minute track has a throwback feel while also being catchy enough to fit into today’s pop landscape. Horns and guitars riff as he sings, “She believed in fairy tales and princes / he believed in jazz, rhythm & blues and this thing called soul.”... read more
Found in: Music, News10 of the Most Ridiculous Prince Lyrics
Beyond his distinctive image and musical talent, Prince is also known for having some pretty abstract lyrics in his songs. For the purposes of this list, let’s just assume not all of them are sexual innuendos. read more
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