Associated Artists

Sheila E. is a world‑class percussionist, vocalist, and bandleader whose decades‑long collaboration with Prince helped define the Minneapolis sound and some of the most iconic performances in his career.

Renn Woods is an American actress and vocalist best known for Roots and Hair, and for recording “I Don’t Wanna Stop,” the first Prince‑written song released without his musical involvement.

Michael Bland is widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers of his generation — a musician whose power, precision, and musical intelligence helped define the sound of the New Power Generation. His contributions remain central to Prince’s 1990s output, and his influence extends far beyond the Minneapolis scene.

Madhouse stands as one of the most inventive and misunderstood chapters in Prince’s creative universe — a fictional jazz‑funk ensemble built around real musicians, imaginary personas, and a bold experiment in instrumental storytelling. Conceived in Minneapolis between 1985 and 1987, Madhouse allowed Prince to explore jazz, improvisation, noir aesthetics, and conceptual art without the expectations attached to his name.

Michael “Miko” Weaver grew up in the culturally vibrant Bay Area, absorbing the funk, soul, and psychedelic influences that shaped his musical instincts. Largely self‑taught, he developed a style that blended fluid funk rhythm work with sharp, melodic lead lines — a sound that would later become instantly recognizable to Prince fans.

A new archive category celebrating the musicians, collaborators, and creative partners who helped shape Prince’s universe. Explore the stories, connections, and legacies of the artists who defined the Minneapolis Sound alongside him.

Sugar Walls EP is the 2024 digital reissue of Sheena Easton’s 1985 maxi-single/EP, best known for the Prince-penned and produced hit title track. The reissue brings together all the original mixes of “Sugar Walls” plus the rare B-side “Double Standard,” making Prince’s influential mid-80s funk-pop production available to a new generation of listeners. 🟣 Track List — Digital EP 1. Sugar Walls — 4:01 2. Sugar Walls (Dance Mix) — 7:05 3. Sugar Walls (Red Mix) — 5:28 4. Sug

Released on March 23, 2015, Judith Hill’s Back In Time debuted as a free digital album produced with Prince and distributed through his Live Nation email list.

Target Practice is the first and only studio EP by Heroine December, led by Maya McClean and Nandy McClean. Following their 2011 single Weekend, the EP marked their debut as recording artists after years performing as “The Twinz” in Prince’s band (2005–2008). The seven‑track project includes Balloon, co‑written (or arranged) with Prince, making it the EP’s primary Prince‑related contribution. The EP was recorded mainly between 2012 and 2013, with an intended December release.

Released on March 25, 2014, the digital re‑release of Icon adds bonus tracks and features Prince on “Leader Of The Band.”