Ultimate Prince

He started to transform into a world-beating '80s phenom on this transitional fourth album.

After proving he could still rule the charts, Prince took a wild left turn.

Third album is charm for legend in the making.

'Clerks' director was hired to document a fan festival held in June 2001 at Paisley Park.

Prince brought in Eve to boost the commercial prospects of the song, but it didn't click.

Prince and Kate Bush operated at two very different speeds — but they both created on utterly singular planes.

Diffuser's 365 Prince Songs series continues with a look at the creation and legacy of "America" from 'Around the World in a Day.'

After a critical stumble on 'Graffiti Bridge,' he was in need of a hit.

"I don't mind fans singing the songs," Prince said. "My problem is when the industry 'covers' the music."

Armed with the New Power Generation, "My Name Is Prince" introduces a newborn decade to Prince's chameleon-like cultural adaptability.