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
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
Prince's 'Tangerine' Is Great Because of What Isn't TherePrince's 'Tangerine' Is Great Because of What Isn't ThereRhonda Smith learned from Prince but, as "Tangerine" so aptly illustrated, he also learned from her. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
'The Sun, The Moon and Stars' Proves Prince Shines Bright Alone'The Sun, The Moon and Stars' Proves Prince Shines Bright AloneMuch of 1999's 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' was dominated by all-star collaborations, but Prince shined brightest all by himself. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
When Prince Recruited Maceo Parker for 'Prettyman'When Prince Recruited Maceo Parker for 'Prettyman'Prince had long admired the tight musicianship of the J.B.'s. But for 1999's 'Prettyman,' he finally got one into the studio.Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso
Prince Reshapes Sheryl Crow's 'Everyday Is a Winding Road'Prince Reshapes Sheryl Crow's 'Everyday Is a Winding Road'The mutual admiration was the beginning of what would be a lasting friendship between the two. Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso
Prince and Chuck D Team Up for 'Undisputed'Prince and Chuck D Team Up for 'Undisputed'Initially wary of rap, Prince was swayed by - and ultimately collaborated with - Public Enemy's Chuck D. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Prince Trades Favors with Gwen Stefani on 'So Far, So Pleased'Prince Trades Favors with Gwen Stefani on 'So Far, So Pleased'Prince recruited the No Doubt star to perform on 1999's 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic.'Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Prince Fights Emotions on 'I Love U, but I Don’t Trust U Anymore'Prince Fights Emotions on 'I Love U, but I Don’t Trust U Anymore'“I Love U, But I Don’t Trust U Anymore” is one of the most nakedly emotional songs in Prince’s catalog.Mike JosephMike Joseph