Mazarati: The Purple Funk Edge

Mazarati was the sleek, street‑funk band formed by BrownMark and produced under Prince’s guidance at Paisley Park. Their 1986 debut delivered a darker, chrome‑plated twist on the Minneapolis Sound, including the original version of “Kiss,” which Prince later reclaimed. With tight grooves, attitude, and neon‑club aesthetics, Mazarati became one of the era’s most distinctive Prince‑associated acts.

Mazarati (The First Paisley Park Band)

Minneapolis funk-rock band and the very first act signed to Prince’s Paisley Park Records label, mentored and supported by Prince and produced by his bassist BrownMark. Mazarati was an R&B/funk band formed in Minneapolis in the early-to-mid 1980s. They blended funk, rock, and soul with a high-energy Minneapolis Sound style. Their self-titled debut album remains their most notable release and a key early example of the expanded Paisley Park family. EARLY LIFE & MUSICAL BEGINNI

Mazarati: The Purple Funk Edge

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Mazarati (September 8, 1986) – Valleyfair Amusement Park Advert – Star Tribune

This Star Tribune advertisement from September 8 1986 promotes the final weekends of the Valleyfair Family Amusement Park season, featuring a special live performance by Mazarati, the Minneapolis funk band associated with Prince and the Paisley Park sound. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: September 8, 1986 Country: United States The advert announces “ONLY 5 DAYS LEFT” for the park’s 1986 season, listing the closing dates — September 13–14, 20–21, and 27. The

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Sep 8, 1986

Mazarati (March 4, 1986) Mazarati - Album

Released on 4 March 1986, the album includes three Prince‑written tracks — 100 MPH, Strawberry Lover, and I Guess It’s All Over — alongside seven additional songs produced by Brownmark and David Z.

Mazarati: The Purple Funk Edge

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Mar 4, 1986