How Eric Leeds' 'Times Squared' Became an Accidental Solo DebutHow Eric Leeds' 'Times Squared' Became an Accidental Solo DebutHe was trying to construct a new Madhouse record when Prince did a deep dive into his legendary vault.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why 'Carmen Electra' Doesn't Deserve All the HateWhy 'Carmen Electra' Doesn't Deserve All the HateWith more experimentation, Carmen Electra’s debut album could have been a cult gem.Patrick MoranPatrick Moran
Prince Strips Down on 'The Truth': A Track-by-Track GuidePrince Strips Down on 'The Truth': A Track-by-Track GuideA look at every song on the largely acoustic album bundled with 'Crystal Ball.'Erica ThompsonErica Thompson
How Everything Went Wrong With Prince's 'Crystal Ball'How Everything Went Wrong With Prince's 'Crystal Ball'Almost nothing went as planned with this forward-looking, but ultimately poorly executed archival project.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince Stitched Together a Final Triumph With 'HitnRun Phase Two'Prince Stitched Together a Final Triumph With 'HitnRun Phase Two'He left on a high note, but it wasn't entirely the result of third-act creativity.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When Prince Showed Off Jazzy Side on ‘One Nite Alone… Live'When Prince Showed Off Jazzy Side on ‘One Nite Alone… Live'The 2002 set captures Prince’s performances and dialogue with the audience during the 'One Nite Alone' tour.Erica ThompsonErica Thompson
Prince's ‘The Black Album’: A Track-by-Track GuidePrince's ‘The Black Album’: A Track-by-Track GuideAn inside look into every song on the record that stayed shelved for seven years. Patrick MoranPatrick Moran
Why the Official Release of the 'Black Album’ Agitated PrinceWhy the Official Release of the 'Black Album’ Agitated PrinceWith a seven-year head start on the bootleg market, the funk album failed to surprise in 1994. Erica ThompsonErica Thompson
20 Years Ago: Prince Tries For Santana-Like Success20 Years Ago: Prince Tries For Santana-Like Success'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' was shaping up like a throwback – then Arista Records' Clive Davis had an idea. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Prince Helped Tevin Campbell Get Political on 'I'm Ready'How Prince Helped Tevin Campbell Get Political on 'I'm Ready'Songs “Uncle Sam” and “Paris 1798430” addressed the plight of African Americans in the U.S.Erica ThompsonErica Thompson