Prince (August 18, 2004) “Meet the New Prince” – Word Magazine UK

A vibrant 2004 cover story and extensive interview feature in Word magazine titled “Meet the New Prince,” capturing The Artist in a reflective and charismatic phase as he continued to evolve creatively and spiritually in the new millennium.

Publication: Word – Music and More Date: Issue 18, August 18, 2004 Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Cover Story + Multi-page Feature

Title: Meet the New Prince (“We don’t roll like that no more!”)

THE STORY

The striking cover shows Prince wearing a bright red suit and matching hat, pointing directly at the viewer with a confident expression. Inside spreads include multiple high-quality portraits (including one in a black sleeveless top with the Love Symbol necklace) and a detailed article discussing his return to his given name, life at Paisley Park, live performances, and views on music, spirituality, and the industry.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published in August 2004, this feature came during a period when Prince was actively touring, releasing music independently, and embracing a more spiritually focused public persona. The article explores his past controversies, current outlook, and renewed creative energy, including references to his Musicology album and live shows.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Major Prince Cover Story & Interview

Era: Musicology Tour / 2004 comeback period

Tone: Respectful, engaging, and celebratory of his reinvention Photography: Bold, colorful studio portraits emphasizing style and charisma

Visual Motifs: Strong red color theme on cover, elegant black-and-white and color interiors, symbolic imagery

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full front cover with Prince in red suit and hat, “Meet the New Prince” headline

• Interior portraits of Prince in various stylish outfits

• Extensive interview text with pull-quotes and career retrospective

• Timeline/sidebar “A Royal Progress” detailing key moments in Prince’s career

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince (March 27 / April 20 2004) Musicology - Album

• Prince (April 22, 2004) Musicology - Single

• Prince (September 28, 2004) Cinnamon Girl - Single

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