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  1. On This Day October 27, 1982 – Prince Released 1999

    On This Day October 27, 1982 – Prince Released 1999

    On this day October 27, 1982, Prince released his fifth studio album 1999, a groundbreaking double record that redefined pop, funk, and rock for the 1980s. The album marked his breakthrough into the mainstream, featuring a bold fusion of dance grooves, electronic experimentation, and provocative...
  2. On This Day October 14 1981 - Prince Released the Album Controversy

    On This Day October 14 1981 - Prince Released the Album Controversy

    On this day October 14 1981, Prince released Controversy, his fourth studio album and one that firmly established him as one of the most daring and creative forces in music. Blending funk, rock, new wave, and social commentary, the album explored themes of identity, politics, and sexuality with...
  3. On This Day October 8 1980 – Dirty Mind By Prince Was Released

    On This Day October 8 1980 – Dirty Mind By Prince Was Released

    On this day October 8 1980, Dirty Mind was released, the third studio album by Prince and the record that transformed him from a rising talent into one of the most innovative artists of his generation. Bold, provocative, and ahead of its time, the album broke musical and lyrical boundaries with...
  4. On This Day September 29, 1984 – Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day September 29, 1984 – Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day September 29, 1984 Lets Go Crazy by Prince and the Revolution became the number one song in America. Featured on the groundbreaking Purple Rain album and film soundtrack, the song captured the explosive energy, creativity, and genre blending brilliance that defined Prince’s career...
  5. On This Day September 7 1984 – A Private Heaven by Sheena Easton Sixth Album Released

    On This Day September 7 1984 – A Private Heaven by Sheena Easton Sixth Album Released

    On this day September 7 1984, Sheena Easton released her sixth studio album A Private Heaven. The record marked a turning point in her career as she embraced a bolder, more contemporary sound that leaned heavily into 80s pop and dance influences. Moving away from her earlier ballad focused...
  6. On This Day August 19 1985 - The Family Released Their Debut Album The Family

    On This Day August 19 1985 - The Family Released Their Debut Album The Family

    On this day August 19 1985, The Family released their self titled debut album. Created under the guidance of Prince, the project was one of the earliest releases on his Paisley Park label and featured a mix of funk, pop, and jazz influences. Though the band only released this one album, it made...
  7. On This Day August 5 1989 – Batdance By Prince Became The Number One Song In America

    On This Day August 5 1989 – Batdance By Prince Became The Number One Song In America

    On this day August 5 1989, Batdance by Prince became the number one song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 from August 5 through August 11. Released as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 1989 Batman film, the track captured the energy and mystique of the blockbuster movie while...
  8. On This Day July 27 1984 – Purple Rain Premiered In Theaters

    On This Day July 27 1984 – Purple Rain Premiered In Theaters

    On this day July 27 1984, Purple Rain premiered in theaters showcasing Prince as a passionate musician navigating the Minneapolis music scene. The film blends electrifying concert sequences with a coming of age drama centered on The Kid as he contends with family tensions, love, and creative...
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  9. On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day: July 7, 1984 - When Doves Cry by Prince Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day July 7, 1984, When Doves Cry by Prince became the number one song in America. It would remain at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks through August 10. The track also hit number one in Canada and Australia, making it a global hit that helped define the sound...
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  10. On This Day: June 25, 1984 - Prince Releases Purple Rain

    On This Day: June 25, 1984 - Prince Releases Purple Rain

    On this day June 25, 1984, Prince released his sixth studio album Purple Rain, a record that would define his career and become one of the most celebrated albums of the decade. Serving as both the soundtrack to his feature film of the same name and a standalone masterpiece, Purple Rain blended...
  11. On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Prince Released the Batman Soundtrack

    On This Day: June 20, 1989 - Prince Released the Batman Soundtrack

    On this day June 20, 1989, Prince released the Batman soundtrack, a bold and unconventional companion to Tim Burton’s blockbuster film. Unlike traditional scores, this album was filled with funk, pop and rock tracks entirely composed and performed by Prince, giving the movie its unique sonic...
  12. On This Day: May 16, 1984 - Prince Released the Hit Single When Doves Cry

    On This Day: May 16, 1984 - Prince Released the Hit Single When Doves Cry

    On this day May 16, 1984, Prince released the groundbreaking single When Doves Cry, a genre defying track that would become one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s. The single went on to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 from July 7 through August 10 and also topped the charts in...
  13. On This Day: May 15, 1985 - Raspberry Beret by Prince Topped the Charts

    On This Day: May 15, 1985 - Raspberry Beret by Prince Topped the Charts

    On this day May 15, 1985, Raspberry Beret by Prince was climbing the charts on its way to becoming the number one song in America. Released as the lead single from his album Around the World in a Day, the track officially held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from May 12 through July 2...
  14. On This Day: April 19, 1986 - Kiss by Prince Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day: April 19, 1986 - Kiss by Prince Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day April 19, 1986, Kiss by Prince reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it held the top spot through May 2. The stripped down funk anthem also reached number 1 in the UK and became one of the most iconic songs in Prince’s legendary catalog. Known for its minimal...
  15. On This Day: March 31 1987 Sign o’ the Times by Prince Was Released

    On This Day: March 31 1987 Sign o’ the Times by Prince Was Released

    On this day March 31 1987 Prince released his ninth studio album Sign o’ the Times. A double album that showcased his genre blending genius the project explored funk soul pop rock and psychedelia while touching on everything from social issues to love and heartbreak. The album reached number 6...
  16. Little Red Corvette by Prince in 1983

    Little Red Corvette by Prince in 1983

    On this day, February 9, 1983, Prince released Little Red Corvette, one of his most iconic songs. As the second single from his breakthrough album 1999, the song helped catapult him into mainstream stardom with its infectious blend of rock, funk, and pop. Little Red Corvette became Prince’s...
  17. Prince Released Kiss in 1986

    Prince Released Kiss in 1986

    On this day, February 5, 1986, Prince released the single Kiss, one of his most iconic songs. Featured on his eighth studio album, Parade, the song showcased a minimalist funk sound that became instantly recognizable. Prince’s signature falsetto vocals, combined with a stripped-down guitar riff...
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    Prince Released 1999 - October 27, 1982

    On this day, October 27, 1982, Prince released his fifth album, 1999. Featuring iconic tracks like “Little Red Corvette” and the title song “1999,” this album became Prince’s most popular release, peaking at #9 on the Billboard charts. Known for its fusion of funk, rock, and pop, 1999 went on to...
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    Controversy (1981)

    Title: Controversy Artist: Prince Genre: Funk Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - Controversy - 7:16 2 - Sexuality - 4:21 3 - Do Me, Baby - 7:43 4 - Private Joy - 4:37 5 - Ronnie, Talk to Russia - 1:51 6 - Let's Work - 3:53 7 - Annie Christian - 4:23 8 - Jack U Off - 3:08 Overview...
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    Dirty Mind (1980)

    Title: Dirty Mind Artist: Prince Genre: Funk Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Dirty Mind - 4:14 2 - When You Were Mine - 3:47 3 - Do It All Night - 3:42 4 - Gotta Broken Heart Again - 2:16 5 - Uptown - 5:32 6 - Head - 4:44 7 - Sister - 1:31 8 - Partyup - 4:24 Overview: Dirty Mind is...
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