Prince and the Revolution’s baroque‑funk masterpiece, released worldwide on March 31, 1986.

A synth‑funk rebellion — Prince’s boldest political, sexual, and spiritual statement before the 1999 breakthrough.

Released October 14, 1981, Controversy pushed Prince into sharper political, sexual, and social territory. Blending synth‑funk, new wave, and Minneapolis minimalism, it marked a bold evolution from Dirty Mind and set the stage for the breakthrough of 1999.