Prince – Sky Magazine Cover & Feature (October 1991) “Cream Tease”

Major October 1991 cover story and exclusive interview in Sky Magazine (UK) featuring Prince during the Diamonds and Pearls era — one of his rare in-depth interviews where he opens up about his music, Paisley Park, and creative process.

PUBLICATION:

Date: October 1991

Country: United Kingdom Title: SKY MAGAZINE

Cover Story: “Prince talks! a Sky Magazine exclusive”

Feature Title: CREAM TEASE

THE STORY

Sky Magazine secured a rare interview with Prince at Paisley Park. The cover shows Prince in a striking close-up with his yellow guitar, while the multi-page spread includes provocative photos: Prince in a black suit with two women, a sensual red outfit with the yellow guitar, and a sultry yellow shirt portrait. The article discusses Diamonds and Pearls, his views on interviews, the music industry, and life at Paisley Park.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

1991 was a strong comeback year for Prince with the Diamonds and Pearls album and tour. This feature captures him at a confident, sexually charged creative peak. Sky Magazine was one of the few British publications granted access, making this a significant piece in the Prince press archive. The “Cream Tease” headline plays on the hit single “Cream” from the album.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Era: Diamonds and Pearls (1991) Tone: Glamorous, flirtatious, in-depth Photography: Multiple iconic studio shots — Prince with yellow guitar, red catsuit-style outfit, black suit with models, and yellow shirt close-up

Key Quotes: Prince on interviews: “I do albums, I do movies. I don’t do interviews.”

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full front cover with Prince and yellow guitar

• Double-page “CREAM TEASE” spread with group pose

• Additional interior photos and several pages of text from the interview

• Classic early-90s glossy magazine aesthetic

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince – Alter Ego Authorized Comic (1991)

• Prince – Rock ’N’ Roll Comics #21 (1991)

• Prince – The Face Magazine Cover (September 1990) “Graffiti Bridge”

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