Recorded: November 2004 – Spring 2007 Studios: Paisley Park Studios; 3121 at The Rio Las Vegas; Circle House

streams Andy Allo and Prince’s version of Amy Winehouse’s track Love Is A Losing Game, less than 24 hours (similar to their streamed version of Guitar), was streamed on Andy Allo’s Facebook page within 24 hours

Purple Rain — the 1984 American rock musical drama film directed by Albert Magnoli and written by Magnoli premiere special (“On Friday 27 July 1984, MTV broadcast a two-hour-long special…”) Chronicle Note: The world premiere of Purple Rain marked the moment Prince transitioned from acclaimed musician to full script development and casting changes to the intense Minneapolis shooting schedule — and cemented Purple Rain as one of the most influential music films of its era.

A detailed two‑part feature exploring Prince’s mysterious persona and the cultural impact of his film debut in Purple Rain, published in the Wisconsin State Journal on July 26 1984. THE STORY The article, written by Sid Smith of the Chicago Tribune, examines Prince’s growing influence in popular culture following the release of Purple Rain. It describes him as an “enigma” — a pop star whose talent and secrecy fuel fascination. The piece discusses Prince’s dual identity as both a private individual and a flamboyant performer, noting how his film debut amplifies his mystique rather than clarifying it. A second column by Michael St. John, titled Don’t Miss ‘Purple Rain’, urges readers to see the film, praising its energy and Prince’s commanding screen presence. Together, the two articles capture the excitement surrounding Purple Rain’s release and the public’s curiosity about Prince’s artistry and personality. CONTEXT AND NOTES This clipping reflects the height of Prince’s 1984 breakthrough — the moment when Purple Rain transformed him from a cult musician into a global superstar. The Wisconsin State Journal’s coverage mirrors the national press response: admiration mixed with intrigue. The accompanying photograph, showing Prince astride his motorcycle in a smoky alley, became one of the defining images of the Purple Rain era. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Release of Purple Rain film Era: 1984 – Purple Rain era Tone: Analytical, admiring, mystical Photography: Black‑and‑white AP  Laserphoto of Prince on motorcycle from  “When Doves Cry” video WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline feature: Prince Remains Enigma Despite Film  Debut Secondary column: Don’t Miss ‘Purple Rain’ Photo of Prince on motorcycle promoting Purple Rain Coverage of Prince’s film and persona in the summer of 1984 All magazine scans, photographs, and original text excerpts referenced in this entry remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle 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 central image shows Prince astride his motorcycle, dressed in his signature ruffled shirt and purple

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The 5 August 1995 edition of The Kingston Whig-Standard reviews Rosie Gaines’ debut album Closer Than Gaines is praised for sailing through ballads and uptempo songs with ease. With the exception of two Bob Marley tunes, Gaines wrote the rest of the material and handled most of The reviewer concludes that the pupil might soon outdo the master and that Rosie Gaines deserves to be WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Headline “ROSIE GAINES” Reference to her work with Prince and the New Power

August 1984 edition of the Star Tribune carries a full advertisement for Prince’s first motion picture Purple Rain, now in its second exciting week. It announces “Prince in his first motion picture Purple Rain,” with a photograph of Prince seated on FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Movie advertisement Era: 1984 (Purple Rain era) Tone: Promotional, enthusiastic

) The maxi‑single expanded the release with several Prince‑created remixes, including Partyman (The Purple Jack Nicholson on set, whose attitude reminded him of Morris Day. 12" - USA - 0-21370 Partyman (The Purple Additional mixes, including the Purple Party Mix and the Partyman Music Mix, further expanded the single (3:11) B — Feel U Up (Short Stroke) (3:44) US/AU: 4‑22814 UK: W2814C 12" Variant A1 — Partyman (The Purple

The album, originally titled Toy Box, was recorded in three sets of sessions during breaks from the Purple Rain Tour. Atlanta, GA); Cheshire Sound Studios (Atlanta, GA); Sunset Sound (Hollywood, CA); Le Mobile @ The Summit (Houston

Tour Poster) THE STORY The bold black-and-white poster features a powerful image of Prince with hands raised CONTEXT AND NOTES 1986 was a peak year for Prince following the massive success of Purple Rain. & white studio portrait WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS Striking close-up of Prince with hands dramatically raised

CONTEXT & NOTES Limited Japanese pressing with purple/blue spherical artwork and full Japanese/English