Posts tagged with Funk
The Black Album: How Prince Defeated His Dark Side
Starkly funky and unapologetically sexual, ‘The Black Album’ was Prince’s ‘angry bitter’ response to his critics – and he shelved it.
Why Prince’s Self-Titled Second Album Is A Post-Disco Classic
The record on which ‘his original ideas broke through’, Prince’s self-titled second album served notice that a star was in the making.
Prince Estate Celebrates ‘Controversy’ With ‘Do Me, Baby’ Demo Release
The Prince Estate have announced a new release to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his Controversy album - an unheard version of Do Me, Baby available on limited-edition vinyl and cassette.
Diamonds And Pearls: Behind Prince’s Glittering Start To The 90s
With a new band and a jewellery box full of hits, Prince entered the hip-hop era with the ‘Diamonds And Pearls’ album.
The Gold Experience: Behind Prince’s Richest Album Of The 90s
Released during a fractious period in his life, ‘The Gold Experience’ remains a vital part of Prince’s treasured body of work.
Alfred ‘Pee Wee’ Ellis, Former James Brown Band Leader, Dies Aged 80
Alfred 'Pee Wee Ellis', songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and former James Brown band leader, has died aged 80.
The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale: Unlocking Prince’s Lesser-Known Jazz-Pop Gems
Released years after his dispute with Warner Bros, ‘The Vault… Old Friends 4 Sale’ hinted at some of the paths Prince could have taken.
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