Why Prince’s First Recording Session Didn’t Wow His EngineerWhy Prince’s First Recording Session Didn’t Wow His EngineerThe second time they worked together, however, was a different story. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Prince Goes 'Round & Round' with Tevin CampbellPrince Goes 'Round & Round' with Tevin CampbellBy 1990, Prince had worked with a sea of diverse, talented singers and musicians, but he'd never worked with a child act. Then Tevin Campbell came along.Mike JosephMike Joseph
'1999' Facts: Learn More About Prince's Apocalyptic Masterpiece'1999' Facts: Learn More About Prince's Apocalyptic MasterpieceOnly "Purple Rain" has done more to introduce or define Prince to the world than "1999."Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Prince Tried to Re-Write His Past With '1999: The New Master'How Prince Tried to Re-Write His Past With '1999: The New Master'Revisiting how Prince's vision of owning his master recordings led to seven new versions of 1982 single. Ultimate Prince StaffUltimate Prince Staff
How ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVHow ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVThe music video marked a turning point for both the artist and the network. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
20 Years Ago: Prince 'Retires' '1999' at 'Rave Un2 the Year 2000'20 Years Ago: Prince 'Retires' '1999' at 'Rave Un2 the Year 2000'Pay-per-view special on New Year's Eve was supposed to be the final performance of the apocalyptic classic. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The 1975's Matt Healy Explains Why Prince 'Transcends Everything'The 1975's Matt Healy Explains Why Prince 'Transcends Everything'"He's not going to do a 25-minute solo, but he'll make people want to have sex in four bars." Malcolm X AbramMalcolm X Abram
Prince Shows Vulnerability on 'I Wish U Heaven,' But Only BrieflyPrince Shows Vulnerability on 'I Wish U Heaven,' But Only BrieflyPrince's "I Wish U Heaven" served as a short detour from the optimistic psychedelia that colored the majority of 1988's 'Lovesexy.'Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso
Prince 'Did Not Believe In' Mariah Carey's 'Beautiful Ones' CoverPrince 'Did Not Believe In' Mariah Carey's 'Beautiful Ones' CoverShe didn't find out his true feelings until years after her version was released.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Prince Took a Begrudging Look Back on 'The Hits/The B-Sides'When Prince Took a Begrudging Look Back on 'The Hits/The B-Sides'This well-received compilation represented another round in his seemingly never-ending tangle with Warner Bros.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso