The Dance Electric was released on Jul 16, 1985 as the first single from André Cymone’s third album A.C., arriving four weeks before the album itself. The track was written and produced by Prince and André Cymone, marking one of their final collaborations of the 1980s. The single contained two different edits of the song, while the B‑side Red Light was produced solely by Cymone and did not involve Prince. BACKGROUND The Dance Electric originated from a 1984 session where Prin

Prince has been nominated for two Soul Music Awards at the upcoming American Music Awards: Most Popular Soul Male Vocalist and Soul Album of the Year for 1999. Meanwhile, he is in Los Angeles shooting additional scenes for his film Purple Rain. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune Date: Sunday, January 8, 1984 Country: United States Section: Entertainment news brief THE STORY The item reports Prince’s double nomination at the Dick Clark-produced American Music Awards (to

A short entertainment brief noting that Prince was filming “Purple Rain” last week on Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis, while also mentioning Andre Cymone’s recent chart success and production work (including a group positioned as a counterpart to Vanity 6). Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Star Tribune) Date: Sunday, November 13, 1983 Country: United States Section: Entertainment / In the wings column THE STORY T he item reports that Prince was actively shooting scene

Michael Anthony reviews Prince’s hometown launch of his 1980 tour at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. The 20-year-old singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist — already generating buzz with two Warner Bros. albums and the hit single “I Wanna Be Your Lover” — delivered a flashy 75-minute set showcasing his emerging star power. Publication: Minneapolis Star and Tribune (Minneapolis Tribune) Date: Monday, February 11, 1980 Country: United States Section: Entertainment /