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For You is the debut studio album by Prince, released when he was only 19 years old. A remarkable one-man-band effort, Prince wrote, produced, arranged, and performed every instrument and vocal on the album (with the exception of one co-writing credit). The record blends funk, soul, pop, and rock with romantic, playful, and sometimes sensual themes, showcasing his extraordinary talent and ambition right from the start. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: April 7, 1978 Catalogue: BSK 3150 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY For You is a romantic, playful, and ambitious debut that blends funk, soul, pop, and rock. Prince handled virtually everything on the album himself, showcasing his extraordinary multi-instrumental abilities and distinctive vocal style. Many tracks were reworked from earlier home demos recorded in 1976–1977. The sessions took place at Record Plant in Sausalito and Sound Labs in Los Angeles, with the project nearly exhausting the entire budget Warner Bros. had allocated for his first three albums. CONTEXT & NOTES Released when Prince was still a teenager, For You proved to the industry that he was a genuine prodigy worthy of full creative control. Although it achieved only modest commercial success, it laid the foundation for everything that followed. The album produced two singles and helped Prince assemble his first touring band in early 1979. Publication: The Minneapolis Star Date: May 12, 1978 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music Review Title: “For You.” (Warner Brothers 3150) THE STORY The review highlights that Prince, at just 18 years old, wrote, produced, and played every instrument on the album. The writer notes the high quality of the record, particularly the songs “For You” and “In Love,” and gives it a strong three-star rating while rooting for the local artist’s success. TRACK LIST Side One For You (1:06) In Love (3:38) Soft and Wet (3:01) Crazy You (2:17) Just as Long as We’re Together (6:24) Side Two Baby (3:09) My Love Is Forever (4:09) So Blue (4:26) I’m Yours (5:01) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments Production Prince — producer, arranger, engineer, dust cover design Tommy Vicari — executive producer, engineer, remixer David Rivkin — vocal recording engineer (uncredited) Patrice Rushen — synth programming (uncredited) Charles Veal — string arrangement on “Baby” (uncredited) Steve Fontano — assistant engineer Dave Roeder — assistant engineer Mike Reese — mastering Bernie Grundman — mastering (1984 reissue) Jeff Farmakes — art direction (The Ad Company) Joe Giannetti — photography Special Thanks "To God, Owen, Britt, Bernadette, My Father and Mother, Russ Thyret, Gary, David Rivkin / Sound 80 Studios, C. Moon, Eddie, Sharon and Eleanor, L. Phillips, Bobby "Z" Rivkin, Tom Coster, Graham Lear, Joe Giannetti, Patrice Rushen, Charles Veal, Jr., Shirley Walker, Knut Koupee Music, Chuck Orr, Lisa H., and You!" CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 28 Oct. 1978 | 163 | 5 USA: Billboard Soul LP’s Chart | 22 Jul. 1978 | 21 | 23 USA: The Billboard 200 | 14 May 2016 | 138 (R) | - SINGLES RELEASED “Soft and Wet” (b/w “So Blue”) “Just as Long as We’re Together” (b/w “In Love”) Prince started recording in September 1977 at Sound 80 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he had previously made a demo. Friend and producer David Rivkin (later known as David Z) provided advice and engineering assistance. Rivkin was being considered for the role of executive producer, but Warner Bros. instead chose Tommy Vicari, known for his work with Gino Vannelli. Vicari suggested taking the project to a studio in Los Angeles, but Prince's manager Owen Husney chose the Record Plant in Sausalito, California. Shifting the project to California, Prince, Vicari, Husney, and Husney's wife settled into an apartment in Mill Valley, California, with a view looking down at Sausalito and out to the San Francisco Bay. Starting in October, the basic tracks were recorded over three months at the Record Plant. Vicari tried to exert his influence as producer but Prince shrugged off any advice that was contrary to his wishes. Prince worked obsessively on the project, singing all vocals and playing all instruments, including acoustic, electric, and bass guitar; acoustic and Fender Rhodes piano; synth bass; various keyboard synths by Oberheim, Moog, and ARP; orchestra bells (glockenspiel); drums and percussion. He used the Oberheim to provide the sound of a horn section, but with guitar lines layered into the mix. The basic tracks were finished in late December 1977. Husney later observed that Prince had drained Vicari during the recording process, such that Vicari was "heartbroken" because he had just been "treated like shit". In January 1978, Prince and Vicari moved the project to engineer Armin Steiner's Sound Labs studio in Hollywood to begin overdubs and final mixing. Prince distanced himself further from Vicari, concentrating on laying down multiple vocal lines to create a polished commercial sound. Warner Bros. selected an art director to design the album cover but Prince booked his own photography session with Joe Gianetti, resulting in a head shot taken in a dark room with Prince's face lit by candlelight. Prince completed the final mixes on February 28. The total project cost $170,500—US$841,626 in 2025 dollars—three times the original budget. With all the work, including 46 vocal lines layered into the first track, Prince was exhausted. He later said that he was a "physical wreck" when he finished. SOURCES Prince Vault, The Beautiful Ones (2019), Discogs, Warner Bros. archives, Wikipedia. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

A positive year-end review in The Los Angeles Times highlighting Prince’s Controversy as using eroticism to challenge socio-cultural restrictions, seeking liberation through his music in a way that captures many of the era’s most stimulating currents. Publication: The Los Angeles Times Date: Sunday, December 27, 1981 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music / Album Reviews Title: Prince / “Controversy” (Warner Bros.) THE STORY The review praises Prince for boldly employing eroticism as a tool against societal constraints, positioning Controversy as a liberating artistic statement that summarizes many of the most stimulating cultural undercurrents of the time. It frames his provocative approach as purposeful and forward-thinking. CONTEXT AND NOTES This late-1981 review appeared toward the end of the Controversy album and tour cycle. It reflects a more appreciative Los Angeles perspective on Prince’s increasingly bold fusion of sexuality, social commentary, and musical innovation, contrasting with some of the more skeptical or negative takes from earlier in the year. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Year-end / retrospective album review Era: Controversy era (1981) Tone: Positive, intellectually engaged, and culturally contextual Photography: None visible in the provided scan Visual Motifs: Clean newspaper review layout with star rating symbol WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Growing critical recognition of Prince’s intentional use of provocation for artistic and social liberation Early framing of his work within broader cultural and sexual politics Positive hometown (Los Angeles) validation during a key transitional period RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. All magazine scans, photographs and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference Controversy is Prince’s fourth studio album, released in October 1981. A bold, socially conscious, and sexually charged record, it further refined his unique blend of funk, rock, and new wave while tackling themes of religion, sex, politics, and identity RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Date: October 14, 1981 (USA) / November 13, 1981 (UK) Catalogue: BSK 3601 Format: LP Country: United States (international releases followed) THE STORY Controversy continues Prince’s rapid artistic evolution, blending explicit sexuality with social commentary. The album features Prince’s signature one-man-band approach with select contributions from early band members. Standout tracks include the title song, the sensual ballad “Do Me, Baby,” and the funk-rocker “Let’s Work.” CONTEXT & NOTES Released just one year after Dirty Mind, Controversy solidified Prince’s reputation as a provocative and boundary-pushing artist. The album’s newspaper-themed cover and lyrics addressing God, sex, and politics created significant buzz and controversy. It marked another step toward the massive success that would arrive with 1999 and Purple Rain. TRACK LIST Side One Controversy (7:14) Sexuality (4:20) Do Me, Baby (7:43) Private Joy (4:37) Side Two Ronnie, Talk to Russia (1:51) Let’s Work (3:52) Annie Christian (4:21) Jack U Off (3:08) PERSONNEL Musicians Prince — all vocals and instruments (except where noted) Dr. Fink — keyboards on “Jack U Off” Lisa Coleman — background vocals on “Controversy,” “Ronnie, Talk to Russia,” and “Jack U Off”; keyboards on “Jack U Off” Bobby Z. — drums on “Jack U Off” Production Prince — producer, arranger Mic Guzauski, Bob Mockler, Ross Pallone — engineers Peggy McCreary — engineer (uncredited) Bernie Grundman — mastering (A&M Studios) Allen Beaulieu — photography Special Thanks "Special thanks to God and U." PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Iconic cover featuring Prince in a purple suit against a newspaper background Bold magenta “PRINCE” logo Newspaper headline collage design WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS The front cover shows a confident Prince in a lavender suit with a black bow tie, staring intensely at the viewer. The background is designed as overlapping newspaper headlines addressing controversy, religion, sex, and politics — perfectly reflecting the album’s themes. CHARTS America Country: Chart | Entry Date | Peak Position | Weeks in Chart USA: Billboard Top LP’s & Tapes | 7 Nov. 1981 | 21 | 32 USA: Billboard Soul LPs | 7 Nov. 1981 | 3 | 35 USA: The Billboard 200 | 14 May 2016 | 55 (R) | 2 SINGLES RELEASED “Controversy” (b/w “When You Were Mine”) “Sexuality” (Germany, Australia, Japan only) “Let’s Work” (b/w “Ronnie, Talk to Russia”) “Do Me, Baby” (b/w “Private Joy”) In a contemporary review for Rolling Stone, music critic Stephen Holden wrote that "Prince's first three records were so erotically self-absorbed that they suggested the reveries of a licentious young libertine. On Controversy, that libertine proclaims unfettered sexuality as the fundamental condition of a new, more loving society than the bellicose, overtechnologized America of Ronald Reagan." He went on to say, "Despite all the contradictions and hyperbole in Prince's playboy philosophy, I still find his message refreshingly relevant." Robert Christgau was less enthusiastic in a generally favorable review for The Village Voice, in which he wrote that its "socially conscious songs are catchy enough, but they spring from the mind of a rather confused young fellow, and while his politics get better when he sticks to his favorite subject, which is s-e-x, nothing here is as far-out and on-the-money as 'Head' or 'Sister' or the magnificent 'When You Were Mine.'"[ According to Blender's Keith Harris, Controversy is "Prince's first attempt to get you to love him for his mind, not just his body", as it "refines the propulsive funk of previous albums and adds treatises on religion, work, nuclear war and Abscam." Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic remarked that it "continues in the same vein of new wave-tinged funk on Dirty Mind, emphasizing Prince's fascination with synthesizers and synthesizing disparate pop music genres". Controversy was voted the eighth best album of the year in the 1981 Pazz & Jop, an annual critics' poll run by The Village Voice. SOURCES Wikipedia, Prince Vault, Discogs, Warner Bros. archives. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All album artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

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A landmark Kerrang! cover and major four-page feature celebrating Prince’s explosive live show in Detroit during the Purple Rain era — one of the most talked-about rock magazine covers of 1984 SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Kerrang! Date: November 29 – December 12, 1984 (Issue No. 82) Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Front Cover + Four-page interior feature THE STORY This iconic Kerrang! issue features Prince on the cover under the bold yellow headline “Rain Dance” with the tag “Prince live in Detroit Photo Exclusive”. The four-page interior spread, titled “Rock And Royal”, delivers an in-depth look at Prince’s career, his fusion of funk, pop, rock, and soul, and his meteoric rise. The article explores his background, Purple Rain success, and the controversy surrounding his image and music. CONTEXT & NOTES In late 1984, Prince was at the absolute peak of his fame. The Purple Rain album and film had conquered the world, and his live shows were legendary. Placing Prince on the cover of Kerrang! — a magazine primarily focused on heavy metal — was a bold and controversial move that sparked debate in the rock community. This cover and feature captured the moment when Prince’s influence transcended genre boundaries. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Major cover story and four-page Prince feature Era: 1984 – Purple Rain peak Tone: Bold, celebratory, and slightly defiant Photography: Striking live shots from Detroit + classic portraits Audience: UK rock and metal readers Kerrang Cover and Four-Page Feature "there was that time when we stuck Prince on the cover of KERRANG! and everyone and their fuckin’ dog in the metal/rock world had a hairy baby in disgust and outrage, and I sat at my desk/drawing board chuckling into my bottle of Mescal, cunningly disguised as a bottle of Perrier water, as I had been one of the gang who persuaded the powers that be to go with it, and I still stand proud with my head held high that I did! For fucks sake Prince fuckin’ rocked hard at that time." Krusher Joule Art Director WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS The full package includes: The vibrant Kerrang! cover with Prince in a purple sequined jacket and the floral “KERRANG!” logo. A four-page interior spread with the headline “Rock And Royal”, extensive text, and multiple dramatic black-and-white live photographs. RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All magazine artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.

A landmark 1986 release that became Prince’s third US No. 1 single. RELEASE DETAILS Date: March 5, 1986 Catalogue: 0-20442 Format: 12" Maxi-Single, Promo Country: United States A-Side: Kiss (Extended Version) – 7:16 B-Side: ♥ Or $ (Extended Version) – 6:49 THE STORY Released in the United States on March 5, 1986, the Kiss 12" maxi-single served as the lead single from Parade, the third and final album credited to Prince and the Revolution. The extended versions on this maxi were exclusive to the format at the time. The single became Prince’s third US Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, also topping the Black Singles and Dance/Disco Club Play charts. The extended mix includes additional instrumentation, new lyrics, and a spoken-word coda not present on the album version. CONTEXT & NOTES “Kiss” originated as a sparse demo given to Mazarati. Prince reclaimed it, stripped out the bass, and turned it into a minimalist funk masterpiece. Warner Bros. initially resisted releasing it as a single, but Prince insisted. It became one of his most iconic and influential hits, defining the Parade era. TRACK LIST US 12" Maxi-Single (0-20442) A. Kiss (Extended Version) – 7:16 B. ♥ Or $ (Extended Version) – 6:49 All US 12" Variants 12" Maxi-Single — Paisley Park 0-20442 12" Promo — Paisley Park PRO-A-2448 (A/B: Kiss Single Version 3:45) 12" Promo — Paisley Park PRO-A-2458 (A/B: Kiss Extended Version 7:16) CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100: No. 1 (2 weeks) US Billboard Black Singles: No. 1 (4 weeks) US Billboard Dance/Disco Club Play: No. 1 (2 weeks) Certified Gold by the RIAA (1,000,000 units shipped) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production Mazarati – background vocals David Z. – arrangement PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Paisley Park / Warner Bros. 12" sleeve Promo editions with plain sleeves WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Iconic black & white photography of Prince on the sleeve, with clean minimalist design typical of the Parade era. RELATED MATERIAL Paisley Park (May 24, 1985) Kiss (UK 7", February 5, 1986) Parade (1986 album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied. ARTIST: Prince and The Revolution ARTIST CATEGORY: Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM: Kiss (Maxi-Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT: Paisley Park Records ARTIST YEAR: 1986

Chart performance in the US was modest on the pop chart (No. 67), but the single performed strongly on the Billboard Black Singles Chart, reaching No. 12 and remaining there for nine weeks. Context & Significance Second single from Sign O’ The Times Released 6 May 1987 (US 7") First Prince‑related single ever issued on CD (US promo) B‑side “Shockadelica” originates from the Camille project One of Prince’s most emotionally intimate recordings Reissued in 2020 as part of the Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection Context & Significance Second single from Sign O’ The Times Released 6 May 1987 (US 7") First Prince‑related single ever issued on CD (US promo) B‑side “Shockadelica” originates from the Camille project One of Prince’s most emotionally intimate recordings Reissued in 2020 as part of the Sign O’ The Times Singles Collection Format: 7" Single Label: Paisley Park / Warner Bros. Country: USA Release Date: 6 May 1987 Genre: Pop • Funk • R&B Style: Sign O’ The Times Minimalism • Camille Vocal Overview Released on 6 May 1987, the US 7" of If I Was Your Girlfriend became the second single from Sign O’ The Times, arriving five weeks after the album. The B‑side, “Shockadelica,” was a previously unreleased Camille‑era track originally intended for the abandoned Camille album. The single is historically significant as the first Prince‑related release ever issued on CD, via a US promotional disc — a full year before the first commercial CD single (Alphabet St., 1988). Musically, the track is one of Prince’s most intimate and psychologically layered works. Sung in his Camille voice, it explores emotional closeness, vulnerability, and the complexities of romantic intimacy. Its sparse, minimal production became a defining hallmark of the Sign O’ The Times sound. US 7" Single — 7‑28334 A. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 B. Shockadelica — 3:30 US 7" Promo — 7‑28334 A. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 B. If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 US CD Promo — PRO‑CD‑2747 If I Was Your Girlfriend (Edit) — 3:46 (First Prince‑related CD single ever issued)

0(+>’s bold, experimental EP expanding the world of The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, The Beautiful Experience marked one of the earliest and most significant releases from NPG Records during Prince’s battle for artistic independence. Artist: 0(+> Title: The Beautiful Experience Release Date: 17 May 1994 Label: NPG Records Format: EP (Vinyl / CD / Cassette) Catalogue Number: BR 71003 (various) Country: United States Length: Approx. 45 minutes (varies by format) The Beautiful Experience followed the global success of The Most Beautiful Girl In The World, the first single credited to the unpronounceable symbol and the first major release from NPG Records. The EP presented several distinct versions of the track, each with its own title rather than a traditional remix label. Prince had originally intended to release multiple independent tracks, but Warner Bros. restricted him to one; his workaround was to issue several versions of the same song, some so different they could be considered new compositions. The originally planned B-side, New World, was blocked by Warner Bros., leading Prince to create the Beautiful version instead. TRACK LISTING Vinyl – NPG Records – BR 71003-1 (1994) Side A Beautiful – 5:55 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Staxowax) – 5:14 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustangmix) – 6:19 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Flutestramental) – 3:35 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Sexy Staxaphone And Guitar) – 3:54 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustang Instrumental) – 3:23 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 Side B Beautiful – 5:55 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Staxowax) – 5:14 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustangmix) – 6:19 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Flutestramental) – 3:35 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Sexy Staxaphone And Guitar) – 3:54 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World (Mustang Instrumental) – 3:23 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 CD – NPG Records – BR 71003-2 (1994) 1 Beautiful – 5:55 2 Staxowax – 5:14 3 Mustang Mix – 6:19 4 Flutestramental – 3:35 5 Sexy Staxaphone And Guitar – 3:54 6 Mustang Instrumental – 3:23 7 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 Cassette – NPG Records / Bellmark – BR 71003-4 (1994) Side A Beautiful – 5:55 Staxowax – 5:14 Mustang Mix – 6:19 Flutestramental – 3:35 Sexy Staxophone And Guitar – 3:54 Mustang Instrumental – 3:23 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World – 4:37 Side B Beautiful – 5:55 Staxowax – 5:14 Mustang Mix – 6:19 Flutestramental Sexy Staxophone And Guitar – 3:35 Mustang Instrumental – 3:54 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World SLEEVE DETAILS Sleeve Type: Standard EP packaging Photography: Nicole Nodland Design: J.C. Munson, Graphic Zone, Levi Seacer Jr., Lizz Luce Variants: Vinyl, CD, and cassette editions with consistent artwork "Prince wanted to release different tracks independently, but Warner Bros. required that only one song be released independently." THE STORY BEHIND IT The Beautiful Experience was created during Prince’s conflict with Warner Bros. over artistic control and release schedules. After The Most Beautiful Girl In The World became a global hit, Prince expanded the single into a full EP, issuing multiple versions of the track to circumvent label restrictions. The project marked the first major release from NPG Records and demonstrated Prince’s determination to control his own output. The EP also reflected the early stages of The Gold Experience era, blending R&B, pop, and experimental production techniques. RELEASE FORMATS & EDITIONS Release Type: EP Date: 1994 Country: United States Catalogue Number: BR 71003 (various) Formats: Vinyl, Cassette, CD VISUAL & PACKAGING NOTES Event: Release of The Beautiful Experience EP Era: Early NPG Records period Tone: Experimental, romantic, transitional Artwork: Purple‑themed imagery and stylised graphics Audience: Prince collectors and fans of the 1990s era CONTEXT AND NOTES The EP followed Prince’s first UK number one single and his first major independent release. Warner Bros. blocked the originally planned B-side, New World, leading to the creation of the Beautiful version. The EP’s multiple versions of the same track were Prince’s workaround to release restrictions. The project is historically significant as one of the earliest NPG Records releases. OTHER FORMATS CD EP — Seven-track version Cassette EP — Same running order as vinyl Vinyl EP — Full A/B duplication Promo editions — Not widely documented CHART PERFORMANCE United States: Billboard 200 — #92 (12 weeks) Billboard R&B Albums — #29 (12 weeks) International: ERA MINI-TIMELINE February 1994 — The Most Beautiful Girl In The World released May 1994 — The Beautiful Experience EP released 1995 — The Gold Experience album released SOURCES Prince Vault Billboard chart archives Warner Bros. Records documentation RIAA certification records COPYRIGHT NOTICE All artwork, photographs, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

The NPG’s explosive lead single from Exodus, re-imagined from its Prêt-à-Porter promo origins and expanded into a full European club-era experience. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 20 March 1995 Catalogue: 0061047NPG (7"), 0061045NPG (CD), 0061040NPG (12"), 0061195NPG (CD Maxi), 0061190NPG (12" Maxi), 4-021370 (AU Cassette) Format: 7" Single, CD Single, 12" Single, CD Maxi-Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette Maxi Country: United Kingdom / Europe / Australia Label: NPG Records Album: Exodus (1995) A-Side: Get Wild THE STORY Released on 20 March 1995 as the first commercial single from Exodus by The New Power Generation, “Get Wild” originated as a U.S. promo tied to the Prêt-à-Porter soundtrack in late 1994. The European release introduced Beautiful Girl, an exclusive instrumental version of “The Most Beautiful Girl In The World” featuring Eric Leeds on saxophone, along with “Hallucination Rain.” A full maxi-single followed with multiple club remixes continuing the standalone title style from The Beautiful Experience. The cassette maxi was branded The Wild Experience. CONTEXT & NOTES This release marked Prince’s continued mid-90s strategy of expansive remix packages under the NPG banner. It bridged the Prêt-à-Porter promo era into the Exodus campaign with strong club focus. The single reached No. 19 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart. No official reissues exist. TRACK LIST 7" Promo / Jukebox Single (0061047NPG) A. Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:51 B. Beautiful Girl (feat. Eric Leeds) — 4:32 CD Single (0061045NPG) Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 Beautiful Girl — 4:39 Hallucination Rain — 5:52 12" Single (0061040NPG) A. Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 B1. Beautiful Girl — 4:39 B2. Hallucination Rain — 5:52 Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Side A Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 Side B In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) Side A Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 Side B Beautiful Girl — 4:39 (Instrumental feat. Eric Leeds) Hallucination Rain — 5:52 All Variants 7" Promo (0061047NPG) CD Single (0061045NPG) 12" Single (0061040NPG) CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) CHART PERFORMANCE UK Gallup Singles Chart: Peak No. 19 Netherlands Tipparade: Peak No. 3 PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – vocals, instruments, production, arrangement The New Power Generation – performance Eric Leeds – saxophone (Beautiful Girl) Kirky J. – remixes PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Front sleeve: Black background with bold vertical “WILD” typography and orange NPG graphics Back sleeve: Tracklist with credits and barcode WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Striking black and orange design with vertical “WILD” lettering and classic NPG branding. RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> presents The New Power Generation (20 March 1995) Get Wild - Maxi-Single UK/Europe (This Release) Prince O(+> (September 19, 1995) I Hate U (The Hate Experience) - Maxi-Single UK/Europe/US Prince O(+> (September 1995) Eye Hate U - Maxi-Single UK/Europe SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

A full‑throttle NPG club assault — remixes, rarities, and mid‑’90s funk energy at its wildest. RELEASE DETAILS Date: 20 March 1995 Catalogue: 0061195NPG (CD) / 0061190NPG (12") / 4-021370 (AU Cassette) Format: CD Maxi-Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Cassette Maxi Country: United Kingdom / Europe / Australia Label: NPG Records A-Side: Get Wild THE STORY Released on 20 March 1995, Get Wild was the lead single from the album Exodus by The New Power Generation. An earlier version appeared on the Prêt-à-Porter soundtrack in 1994, but this maxi-single introduced the definitive album version alongside a full suite of club remixes. CONTEXT & NOTES This release continued Prince O(+>’s mid-90s strategy of expansive remix packages. The Australian cassette edition (The Wild Experience) included two exclusive tracks. The single reached No. 19 on the UK Gallup Singles Chart. TRACK LIST Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Side A Money Maker — 6:01 Kirky J’s Get Wild — 6:38 Club Mix — 5:04 Side B In The House — 6:14 Get Wild — 4:33 Money Maker (Funky Jazz Mix) — 6:20 Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) Side A Get Wild (Single Version) — 4:33 Side B Beautiful Girl — 4:39 (Instrumental version of “The Most Beautiful Girl in the World” feat. Eric Leeds) Hallucination Rain — 5:52 All Variants Europe CD Maxi-Single (0061195NPG) Europe 12" Maxi-Single (0061190NPG) Australia Cassette Maxi (The Wild Experience – 4-021370) CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 19 Netherlands Tipparade: Peak No. 3 PERSONNEL Prince O(+> – songwriting, production, arrangement The New Power Generation – performance, production Eric Leeds – saxophone (“Beautiful Girl”) Kirky J. – remixes PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Front sleeve: Black background with bold vertical “WILD” typography and orange NPG graphics Back sleeve: Tracklist with credits and barcode WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Striking black and orange design with vertical “WILD” lettering and classic NPG branding. RELATED MATERIAL Prince O(+> (December 2, 1996) Betcha By Golly Wow! - Single UK Prince (April 26, 1996) Prince’s Paisley Park to Reopen – Star Tribune News Item Prince (April 26, 1996) Princely Touch Makes Album a Jewel – The State (Weekend) Review SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

A soulful duet born online, wrapped in puzzles, controversy, and an aborted album RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 21, 2000 (digital) / April 10, 2001 (physical CD) Catalogue: 23VA1 7135 UMAKE (CD) Format: Digital Single, CD Single Country: Worldwide A-Side: “U Make My Sun Shine” – 5:52 B-Side: “When Will We B Paid?” – 4:06 THE STORY U Make My Sun Shine first appeared on December 21, 2000 as a free digital download on NPGOnlineLtd.com, accessible only after solving a multi-step puzzle. The physical CD single followed on April 10, 2001, pairing the title track with “When Will We B Paid?”. The single was originally intended as a lead piece for the cancelled album The Invasion. Its open-license manufacturing led to an unauthorized retail variant containing two Track Squad audio clips. CONTEXT & NOTES This release marked Prince’s first non-band co-credit with another artist (Angie Stone) and highlighted his experimentation with digital distribution and puzzle-based fan engagement. The unauthorized retail edition with Track Squad clips became a notable curiosity. The song’s warm, devotional soul sound bridged Prince’s independent era with more mainstream appeal. TRACK LIST Digital Single (NPGOnlineLtd.com) U Make My Sun Shine – 5:52 CD Single (Official) U Make My Sun Shine – 5:52 When Will We B Paid? – 4:06 Unauthorized Retail CD Variant (WS-00102) U Make My Sun Shine – 5:52 When Will We B Paid? – 4:06 Throw Dat Leg Up (clip) – Track Squad Sweet Punanny (clip) – Track Squad CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100 Sales: Peak No. 59 US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Sales: Peak No. 26 PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production Angie Stone – vocals PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Tour-style and standard retail packaging Unauthorized variant with Track Squad clips Puzzle-based digital rollout WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS The cover features a striking split portrait of Prince and Angie Stone with dramatic lighting and the title prominently displayed. RELATED MATERIAL She Loves Me 4 Me (2001) Supercute (2001) The Daisy Chain (2001) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • NPG Records documentation COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied. ARTIST — Prince feat. Angie Stone ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — U Make My Sun Shine (Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records ARTIST YEAR — 2000 / 2001

An official 2007 songbook for Prince’s album Planet Earth, featuring piano, vocal, and guitar arrangements of all 10 tracks from the groundbreaking release that was given away for free with The Mail on Sunday. Publication: Official Sheet Music Songbook Date: 2007 Country: United States Section / Pages: Full Songbook Title: Prince & Planet Earth (Piano • Vocal • Guitar) THE STORY The front cover features the iconic cosmic image of Prince in a red shirt with the Love Symbol necklace, hands over his heart, positioned above Planet Earth against a glowing golden background. The back cover lists all 10 album tracks in elegant text on a deep red background, with Hal Leonard and Universal Music Publishing logos. CONTEXT AND NOTES Released shortly after the album’s July 2007 launch, this songbook allowed musicians to play along with Planet Earth. It coincided with Prince’s innovative free distribution strategy and reflects the album’s spiritual and global themes. The collection includes hits such as “Guitar,” “Somewhere Here on Earth,” and “Future Baby Mama.” FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Planet Earth Official Songbook Era: 2007 (Planet Earth era) Tone: Majestic, spiritual, and professional Photography: Dramatic, glowing cover portrait of Prince with planetary imagery Visual Motifs: Rich red and gold color scheme, cosmic background, Love Symbol centerpiece

Event Details Artist: New Power Generation Date: December 7, 2019 Venue: London This was a high-energy concert featuring a mix of Prince classics and NPG favourites, with several tracks performed in medley or extended form. The setlist paid strong tribute to Prince’s catalogue while showcasing the band’s continued vitality years after his passing. Setlist Liv 4 Love 17 Days Girls & Boys Pop Life Delirious / Call The Law 7 Adore Call My Name Sex In The Summer Lady Cab Driver Black Sweat I Love The Lord When Doves Cry Days Of Wild The Beautiful Ones I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man Cool Alphabet St. Gett Off 1999 Let’s Go Crazy Encore D.M.S.R. Controversy Purple Rain