Vault Clippings: Press & Stories

The issue presents Prince as a towering creative force whose influence extended far beyond genre — a visionary who reshaped music, style, identity, and the cultural imagination across four decades.

The issue explores Prince’s intensely private world, the circumstances surrounding his unexpected death, and the legacy of a musician whose genius reshaped pop, funk, rock, and the cultural imagination

Stark, black‑and‑white NME cover and three‑page tribute feature published in the immediate aftermath of Prince’s passing in April 2016, honouring his life, legacy, and unmatched musical fire.

A Drummer magazine cover story and four‑page feature from September 1, 2015, spotlighting Hannah Welton’s role as drummer for Prince’s 3RDEYEGIRL and her evolution as a musician within the high‑pressure, high‑precision world of Paisley Park.

A vibrant Essence magazine cover and feature celebrating Prince’s headlining role at Essence Festival, offering readers a glimpse into the energy, mystique, and after‑party magic surrounding his live shows.

A cluster of April 2014 press reports captures a pivotal moment in Prince’s long struggle for artistic ownership. The tone across the clippings is one of resolution, renewal, and cautious optimism as Prince regains control of the master recordings from his Warner Bros. years. 📰 Quotes from the Articles “Prince now owns the rights to the music he recorded on Warner Bros. Records.” “A brand‑new studio album is on the way.” The clippings present multiple short news items announ

A major MOJO cover story from April 2014 (Issue 245), spotlighting Prince during a period of renewed visibility, surprise releases, and a revitalised public presence.

Prince on the V Magazine cover, photographed by Inez & Vinoodh, wearing an ornate patterned outfit and layered accessories beneath a bold purple “V.”

Published on January 26, 2013, this Billboard cover story marks one of Prince’s most significant interviews of the 2010s. Written by Gail Mitchell, the piece captures Prince in a fiercely articulate, philosophically charged mood — ready to discuss his decades‑long battle for artistic control, his evolving business strategies, and his renewed creative energy.

The feature captures a rare moment of proximity: Prince at home, speaking under strict no‑tech conditions — no tape recorders, no phones, no cameras — reinforcing the mystique and discipline that shaped his relationship with journalists throughout his career.