Prince (December 1999) – Blues & Soul – “The Artist” Cover & Interview

The December 14-27 1999 issue of Blues & Soul Magazine features Prince (credited as The Artist) on the cover with an in-depth interview titled “Interview With The Artist”.

Publication: Blues & Soul Date: December 14-27, 1999 Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Front Cover + Interior Feature

THE STORY

This extensive cover story and interview explores The Artist’s creativity, independence, and return to mainstream visibility. It includes striking portraits in various outfits, discussion of his music, Paisley Park, band dynamics with the New Power Generation, and reflections on legacy, spirituality, and artistic freedom.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

By late 1999 Prince (as The Artist, formerly known as Prince) had regained creative control and was actively touring and recording independently. This Blues & Soul feature captures him during the final phase of his O(+> symbol era, highlighting his enduring influence across soul, funk, and R&B.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Cover story and major interview Era: 1999 (O(+> era) Tone: Intimate, respectful, insightful Photography: Dramatic studio portraits including hooded black outfit and white shirt looks

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Iconic cover portrait of Prince in a black hooded outfit with gold trim

• Bold headline “FANTASTIC VOYAGE THE ARTIST”

• Interior interview spreads with multiple photos and pull quotes

• In-depth conversation covering music, legacy, Paisley Park, and personal philosophy

RELATED MATERIAL 

This 1999 Blues & Soul cover story provides a strong late-90s perspective on Prince/The Artist and complements other O(+> era entries in the scrapbook. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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