How Prince Began to Put Everything in Place With 'Controversy'How Prince Began to Put Everything in Place With 'Controversy'He started to transform into a world-beating '80s phenom on this transitional fourth album.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
30 Years Ago: Prince Swings Big With the 'Love Symbol Album' 30 Years Ago: Prince Swings Big With the 'Love Symbol Album' After proving he could still rule the charts, Prince took a wild left turn.Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso
How Prince Slid Into Greatness on 'Dirty Mind'How Prince Slid Into Greatness on 'Dirty Mind'Third album is charm for legend in the making.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Kevin Smith Says His Prince Documentary May Finally Be ReleasedKevin Smith Says His Prince Documentary May Finally Be Released'Clerks' director was hired to document a fan festival held in June 2001 at Paisley Park.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Prince Cuts a Hip-Hop Flop With 'The Greatest Romance Ever Sold'Prince Cuts a Hip-Hop Flop With 'The Greatest Romance Ever Sold'Prince brought in Eve to boost the commercial prospects of the song, but it didn't click. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Prince and Kate Bush Duetted on 'Why Should I Love You'Prince and Kate Bush Duetted on 'Why Should I Love You'Prince and Kate Bush operated at two very different speeds — but they both created on utterly singular planes. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Long Before Trump, Prince Makes a Great 'America'Long Before Trump, Prince Makes a Great 'America'Diffuser's 365 Prince Songs series continues with a look at the creation and legacy of "America" from 'Around the World in a Day.'Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
How Prince Returned to the Mainstream With 'Diamonds and Pearls'How Prince Returned to the Mainstream With 'Diamonds and Pearls'After a critical stumble on 'Graffiti Bridge,' he was in need of a hit.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why Prince 'Abhorred' Compulsory License Covers of His SongsWhy Prince 'Abhorred' Compulsory License Covers of His Songs"I don't mind fans singing the songs," Prince said. "My problem is when the industry 'covers' the music."Malcolm X AbramMalcolm X Abram
30 Years Ago: Prince Re-Introduces Himself on 'My Name is Prince'30 Years Ago: Prince Re-Introduces Himself on 'My Name is Prince'Armed with the New Power Generation, "My Name Is Prince" introduces a newborn decade to Prince's chameleon-like cultural adaptability.Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso