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Vanity / Vanity 6: A Triple Treat


Vanity 6 (Prince’s First All-Female Group)
The sexy, provocative, and groundbreaking all-female trio created and molded by Prince, known for their bold image, dance-pop sound, and hits that helped expand the Minneapolis Sound into mainstream pop. OVERVIEW Vanity 6 was a female R&B/pop trio assembled by Prince in 1982. The group consisted of Vanity (Denise Matthews), Brenda Bennett, and Susan Moonsie. They were one of the first acts Prince developed as a mentor/producer, following the model he used with The Time. EARLY

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May 25


Prince (June 10, 1985) – Chronicle Tribune – Prince Protégé Vanity Takes Charge of Her Career
Vanity, Prince’s former protégé and former leader of Vanity 6 / Apollonia 6, asserts full control over her career, starring in the new film The Last Dragon and releasing her own solo album on Motown. Publication: Chronicle Tribune Date: Monday, June 10, 1985 Country: United States Location: Marion, Indiana Section: Entertainment THE STORY The article profiles Vanity (Denise Matthews) one year after Purple Rain, highlighting how she has taken complete charge of her career afte

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Jun 10, 1985


Vanity (June 5, 1985) “Prince Protege Sheds ‘Nasty Girl’ Image” – The Winona Daily News (USA)
A 1985 feature article from The Winona Daily News focusing on Vanity (Denise Matthews), Prince’s former protégé and leader of Vanity 6 / Apollonia 6, as she attempted to move beyond her provocative “nasty girl” image toward a more controlled and multifaceted career in film and music. Publication: The Winona Daily News Date: June 5, 1985 Country: United States Section / Pages: Entertainment / Feature Page Title: “Prince Protege Sheds ‘Nasty Girl’ Image” THE STORY The article b

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Jun 5, 1985


Prince & Vanity (April 28, 1983) – Rolling Stone – “Prince’s Hot Rock” Cover & Feature
The April 28, 1983 cover of Rolling Stone features Prince with Vanity in a striking, intimate portrait under the bold headline “PRINCE’S HOT ROCK”, accompanied by a major interior feature on Prince’s secret life Publication: Rolling Stone Date: April 28, 1983 Country: United States Location: New York Section: Front Cover + Interior Feature THE STORY The cover shows Prince in a purple jacket and ruffled shirt with Vanity in a matching purple studded outfit. Inside, the extensi

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Apr 28, 1983


Vanity 6 (January 21, 1983) He’s So Dull - Single
A razor‑sharp slice of Vanity 6 attitude — Dez Dickerson’s punk‑funk composition delivered with Prince’s uncredited fingerprints all over the production.

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Jan 21, 1983


Prince & The Minneapolis Sound (March 9, 1982) The Time, Vanity 6 & Prince’s Circle at Met Center – Star Tribune Review
A vibrant hometown showcase highlighting the rising power of the Minneapolis Sound, with standout performances by The Time and Vanity 6 under Prince’s creative influence SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Star Tribune Date: March 9, 1982 Country: United States Section / Pages: Concert Review / Entertainment Feature THE STORY Michael Anthony reviews a high-energy Met Center concert featuring Prince’s protégés The Time and Vanity 6. The Time deliver a tight, theatrical, and swagger-fi

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Mar 9, 1982
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