Prince Goes All-Out '70s on the Overlooked 'Sleep Around'
In 1997, the 'Washington City Paper' called Prince's "Sleep Around" a "definite future hit." So, what happened?
Emancipation
Brenda Lee Eager Turns Out to Be Prince's 'Somebody'
Brenda Lee Eager co-wrote Prince's 1996 'Emancipation' song, "Somebody's Somebody."
Prince Finally Pops The Big Question at 'The Holy River'
"The Holy River" describes the spiritual journey Prince took that led him to propose to Mayte Garcia.
Prince Defines 'Style': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince defined what style is and isn't on a track from 1996's 'Emancipation.'
Prince Mourns a Drug-Related Loss With 'The Love We Make'
"The Love We Make" is said to be about Jonathan Melvoin, the brother of Revolution guitarist Wendy, who died of a drug overdose on tour with Smashing Pumpkins.
Prince Celebrates 'Emancipation' from Record Label Restrictions
"I’ve always looked forward to the day when I would be free from any demands of any kind from anyone — free to do everything I want to do."
Prince Plays Human Jukebox on 'Betcha by Golly, Wow'
Prince's crafts a tremendous cover of the Stylistics' 'Betcha by Golly, Wow.'
Savion Glover Taps Out a Solo on 'Joint 2 Joint'
Savion Glover contributed a tap dancing solo to Prince's schizophrenic "Joint 2 Joint," while starring on Broadway.
Prince Checks His 'Emale': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
1996's "Emale" shows how Prince was one of the first pop culture figures to recognize the power of the internet.
Prince's 'Right Back Here in My Arms' Soundtracks a Season of Los
He didn't know it at the time, but "Right Back Here in My Arms" perfectly echoed the approach Prince ultimately took in dealing with unimaginable pain.