Associated Artists(side projects)

The groundbreaking guitarist and keyboardist duo who brought melodic sophistication, emotional depth, and creative partnership to Prince & The Revolution during their most iconic era. OVERVIEW Wendy Melvoin (guitar, vocals) and Lisa Coleman (keyboards, vocals) are an American musical duo, best known as core members of Prince’s band The Revolution from 1983 to 1986. Their close musical and personal bond with Prince helped shape some of his most celebrated work. EARLY LIFE & MU

The London-born rapper and Native Tongues member who brought her sharp lyrical style into Prince’s orbit in the early 1990s, resulting in a notable collaboration on her second album. OVERVIEW Monie Love (born Simone Johnson, née Gooden, July 2, 1970) is an English rapper, actress, and radio personality. She emerged as a key figure in late-1980s/early-1990s hip-hop, known for her witty, conscious lyrics and as one of the few British female MCs to gain significant traction in t

Prince’s mysterious instrumental jazz-funk fusion project, presented as a fictional band to explore his jazz roots away from the spotlight of his pop-funk persona.nfluenced the Lovesexy era and resulted in a unique Paisley Park release. OVERVIEW Madhouse was a side project created by Prince in 1986–1987 as an outlet for his jazz influences. The group was marketed as a mysterious Atlanta-based jazz outfit led by saxophonist Eric Leeds, with a completely fabricated backstory in

A poet, singer-songwriter, and visual artist known as Prince’s “Spirit Child,” whose spoken-word contributions and creative partnership deeply influenced the Lovesexy era and resulted in a unique Paisley Park release. OVERVIEW Ingrid Julia Chavez (born January 21, 1965) is an American singer, poet, songwriter, actress, and visual artist of Mexican-American descent. She became one of the most ethereal and poetic voices in Prince’s late-1980s creative circle. EARLY LIFE & MUSIC

A successful country music singer-songwriter from Memphis who crossed paths with Prince in the mid-1980s, resulting in a memorable pop-country collaboration on her album Telepathy OOVERVIEW Deborah Allen (born Deborah Lynn Thurmond, September 30, 1953) is an American country singer, songwriter, and actress. She achieved commercial success in the 1980s with hits like “Baby I Lied” and later worked with Prince on a genre-blending project that highlighted his interest in countr

A world-renowned saxophonist and one of the most successful instrumentalists to emerge from Prince’s Paisley Park orbit. OVERVIEW Candy Dulfer is a Dutch alto saxophonist, singer, and bandleader known for her smooth jazz, funk, and soulful style. She gained international fame in the early 1990s, notably through her collaborations with Prince, including performing on the Diamonds And Pearls album and tour. ARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born on September 19, 1969, in Amsterdam

Prince’s elegant dancer, vocalist, and muse who became one of his most personal artistic and romantic collaborators in the mid-1990s. Mayte Garcia is a Puerto Rican-American singer, dancer, actress, and choreographer best known for her close creative and personal relationship with Prince. She rose to prominence as a member of the New Power Generation and released her debut solo album Child of the Sun under Prince’s guidance EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNINGS Born Mayte Jannell G

The Minneapolis rapper and longtime Prince acquaintance who became one of the first hip-hop artists signed to Paisley Park Records, bringing rap into the Prince universe in the early 1990s OVERVIEW David “TC” Ellis (born in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area) is a rapper, singer, and educator. He is best known for his 1991 album True Confessions, the first rap-focused release on Prince’s Paisley Park Records. TC had known Prince since their teenage years in Minneapolis. EARLY LIFE

The exceptionally talented and dynamic drummer who served as Prince’s primary drummer from 2000 to 2012, renowned for his precision, power, and deep musicality. John Blackwell Jr. (September 9, 1973 – July 4, 2017) was an American drummer, educator, and session musician. He is widely respected as one of the finest drummers of his generation, known for his ability to blend technical excellence with infectious groove. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince hired John Blackwell in 2000 after

The legendary gospel and soul icon who formed a deep, late-career creative partnership with Prince, resulting in some of the most powerful and spiritually rich music of both artists’ careers. OVERVIEW Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm & blues and gospel singer. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the legendary family group The Staple Singers. In her later years, she became one of Prince’s most cherished collaborators. PRINCE CONNECTION Prince was a l