American singer Elisa Fiorillo released the UK single "On The Way Up" on October 22, 1990, through Chrysalis Records, the lead track from her second studio album I Am. This pop-funk anthem, co-written and influenced by Prince during sessions at his Paisley Park Studios, marked a pivotal moment in Fiorillo’s career, blending her theatrical vocal style with Minneapolis sound elements. Primarily issued as a 7" vinyl single then in a distinctive poster sleeve, the release targete

Prince's "Purple Mix" Remixes on UK Release On October 30, 1989, Aretha Franklin and James Brown released "Gimme Your Love" as a single in the United Kingdom through Arista Records, featuring exclusive remixes by Prince under his Paisley Park pseudonym. This duet, the lead track from Franklin's album Through the Storm, marked the only collaboration between the Queen of Soul and the Godfather of Soul, blending their vocal power with funky R&B grooves. Prince's "Purple Mix" and

A Prince-Powered R&B Reinvention Sheena Easton’s The Lover In Me LP, was released on November 7, 1988 on MCA Records (catalogue: MCG 6036) in the UK. This 10-track synth-pop, funk, and R&B album featured two Prince-written/produced tracks (“101” and “Cool Love,” credited to Joey Coco). Produced by L.A. & Babyface, Angela Winbush, and Jellybean Productions, Inc, it peaked at No. 30 on the UK Albums Chart where it remained for 7 weeks. Album Overview: The album features a more

Debut of Prince’s You’re My Love On October 23, 1986, country music icon Kenny Rogers released his album They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To through RCA Records in the United States, featuring the Prince-composed track "You’re My Love". This album marked a notable collaboration between the country legend and the pop-funk innovator, blending Rogers’ smooth baritone with Prince’s distinctive songwriting flair. Issued primarily on vinyl, cassette, and CD, the release targete