Prince, Sign O’ the Times: Deluxe Edition (Warner)
On this 1987 masterpiece, Prince’s second double LP in less than five years, the R&b futurist responded to the serial crises in his personal life — the end of an affair; the firing of his band, the Revolution; escalating wartime with his label — in a kinetic tour de force of tightly wired pop, exploding bedroom funk, and soaring, redemptive climax. The big-box version of this reissue reveals the depth of Prince’s urgency in three CDs of unreleased studio treasures: diamonds...
On this 1987 masterpiece, Prince’s second double LP in less than five years, the R&b futurist responded to the serial crises in his personal life — the end of an affair; the firing of his band, the Revolution; escalating wartime with his label — in a kinetic tour de force of tightly wired pop, exploding bedroom funk, and soaring, redemptive climax. The big-box version of this reissue reveals the depth of Prince’s urgency in three CDs of unreleased studio treasures: diamonds...
- 12/8/2020
- by David Fricke and Jon Dolan
- Rollingstone.com
By 1987, Prince was as much an authority on love and sex as the era’s foremost expert, Dr. Ruth, so it’s curious that he composed two songs titled “Love and Sex” around that time and never officially released either. The first, a horny, synthy rave-up, finally came out three years ago on the artist’s posthumous Purple Rain box set, and now the second and more romantic “Love and Sex” has finally emerged on a supersized Sign ‘O’ the Times collection. “Look at us, two children in a grownup world playing around,...
- 9/24/2020
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Tony Sokol Oct 30, 2018
Prince’s estate chooses Ava DuVernay to direct multi-part documentary on the late artist.
"Man, I hate makin' movies," Prince sang on "Movie Star" off his twentieth album Crystal Ball. But he lived his life more cinematically than most musicians or stars of the silver screen. He was also one of the most documented. He has thousands of hours of unreleased songs in a vault, and recorded many with video footage. Ava DuVernay will go through the archives to direct a multi-part Prince documentary on for Netflix, according to Variety. The documentary will cover Prince’s entire life.
DuVernay, who directed Netflix's 2016 private prison exposé 13th, which was nominated for an Oscar for best documentary feature, as well as Selma , Queen Sugar and the upcoming Central Park Five series, has the full cooperation of Prince’s estate, which provided interviews, archival footage, and photos for the project.
Prince’s estate chooses Ava DuVernay to direct multi-part documentary on the late artist.
"Man, I hate makin' movies," Prince sang on "Movie Star" off his twentieth album Crystal Ball. But he lived his life more cinematically than most musicians or stars of the silver screen. He was also one of the most documented. He has thousands of hours of unreleased songs in a vault, and recorded many with video footage. Ava DuVernay will go through the archives to direct a multi-part Prince documentary on for Netflix, according to Variety. The documentary will cover Prince’s entire life.
DuVernay, who directed Netflix's 2016 private prison exposé 13th, which was nominated for an Oscar for best documentary feature, as well as Selma , Queen Sugar and the upcoming Central Park Five series, has the full cooperation of Prince’s estate, which provided interviews, archival footage, and photos for the project.
- 10/30/2018
- Den of Geek
In 1984, I was 7 years old , and "When Doves Cry," the song from both the film and album Purple Rain, was a massive radio hit. From the backseat of my parent's station wagon, I listened eagerly, absorbed every word, and sang it verbatim to the teenagers at the local pool. (Much to their delight.) Even at that young age, I knew the lyrics were poignant and kind of heartbreaking - I also knew it was the greatest song I'd ever heard. The same can still be said today. The great thing about Prince, who died on Thursday, was that his music...
- 4/21/2016
- by Gillian Telling, @gilliantelling
- PEOPLE.com
In 1984, I was 7 years old , and "When Doves Cry," the song from both the film and album Purple Rain, was a massive radio hit. From the backseat of my parent's station wagon, I listened eagerly, absorbed every word, and sang it verbatim to the teenagers at the local pool. (Much to their delight.) Even at that young age, I knew the lyrics were poignant and kind of heartbreaking - I also knew it was the greatest song I'd ever heard. The same can still be said today. The great thing about Prince, who died on Thursday, was that his music...
- 4/21/2016
- by Gillian Telling, @gilliantelling
- PEOPLE.com
Prince, the iconic musician and worldwide superstar, has died. He was 57.
Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, was found dead on Thursday morning at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota. The artist's publicist confirmed his passing, according to The Associated Press.
No cause of death has been released yet, though the musician experienced a medical emergency on April 15 that forced the plane he was traveling on to make an emergency landing. He appeared at a concert the next day, and assured fans that he was alright; his representatives said that he was suffering from the flu.
According to TMZ, before the April 16 concert, Prince also cancelled two previous appearances due to health concerns.
Prince broke onto the music scene in the late 1970s, and became a superstar after the release of his 1982 album "1999." The artist went on to rule the charts throughout the rest of the decade, selling more than 100 million...
Prince, born Prince Rogers Nelson, was found dead on Thursday morning at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota. The artist's publicist confirmed his passing, according to The Associated Press.
No cause of death has been released yet, though the musician experienced a medical emergency on April 15 that forced the plane he was traveling on to make an emergency landing. He appeared at a concert the next day, and assured fans that he was alright; his representatives said that he was suffering from the flu.
According to TMZ, before the April 16 concert, Prince also cancelled two previous appearances due to health concerns.
Prince broke onto the music scene in the late 1970s, and became a superstar after the release of his 1982 album "1999." The artist went on to rule the charts throughout the rest of the decade, selling more than 100 million...
- 4/21/2016
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Prince, the legendary and innovative musician and actor, has died at age 57. A representative for the singer confirmed his death to the Associated Press.
“It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57,” his rep told Los Angeles TV station Ktla.
“Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson reports that on April 21st, 2016, at about 9:43 am, sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical call at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen,...
“It is with profound sadness that I am confirming that the legendary, iconic performer, Prince Rogers Nelson, has died at his Paisley Park residence this morning at the age of 57,” his rep told Los Angeles TV station Ktla.
“Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson reports that on April 21st, 2016, at about 9:43 am, sheriff’s deputies responded to a medical call at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen,...
- 4/21/2016
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
While watching Rock of Ages last weekend in preparation for the movie's press junket (Stay tuned for my video interviews with director Adam Shankman, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Julianne Hough, Malin Akerman, and Diego Boneta!), I realized that the jukebox musical is here to say. It's the perfect 21st century genre, a mix of glorified nostalgia and unapologetic bombast. I can't say that I loved Mamma Mia, but I thought the sentiment was right: Recording artists with strong, distinct catalogs (with a particular penchant for narrative songs) should be exalted in stage spectacles. Rock of Ages' mullet-tacular musicianship just isn't my thing, and I say it's time we pick nine better options for the next big jukebox musical. Some of these choices may be unexpected, but I think you'll find they're worth a second look from Alan Menken.
1. Prince
Title: Dirty Minds
Key Songs: "Controversy," "1999," "When Doves Cry,...
1. Prince
Title: Dirty Minds
Key Songs: "Controversy," "1999," "When Doves Cry,...
- 6/13/2012
- by virtel
- The Backlot
Onetime Prince protégé was spotted at the Academy Awards along with composer Hans Zimmer, another bridge to the Pac-Man decade.
By Jason Kaufman
Sheila E. arrives at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
It was no surprise that the Oscars wanted to go back to the past in 2012. After all, the show's producers brought Billy Crystal back to host for a ninth time. But it appears that those producers also wanted to travel back to the 1980s for a music flashback, hiring legendary drummer Sheila E. for the Oscars house band.
Yes, the same Sheila E. who rocked the charts in 1984 with her funky single "The Glamorous Life" and taught children of the '80s that the coolest way to play a drum kit was standing up.
Sheila E.'s hit came after years of performing with Prince. He had met E. (real name: Sheila Escovedo) in the late '...
By Jason Kaufman
Sheila E. arrives at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
It was no surprise that the Oscars wanted to go back to the past in 2012. After all, the show's producers brought Billy Crystal back to host for a ninth time. But it appears that those producers also wanted to travel back to the 1980s for a music flashback, hiring legendary drummer Sheila E. for the Oscars house band.
Yes, the same Sheila E. who rocked the charts in 1984 with her funky single "The Glamorous Life" and taught children of the '80s that the coolest way to play a drum kit was standing up.
Sheila E.'s hit came after years of performing with Prince. He had met E. (real name: Sheila Escovedo) in the late '...
- 2/26/2012
- MTV Movie News
The Prince protégé was spotted at the Academy Awards along with composer Hans Zimmer, another bridge to the Pac-Man decade.
By Jason Kaufman
Sheila E. arrives at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
It was no surprise that the Oscars wanted to go back to the past in 2012. After all, the show's producers brought Billy Crystal back to host for a ninth time. But it appears that those producers also wanted to travel back to the 1980s for a music flashback, hiring legendary drummer Sheila E. for the Oscars house band.
Yes, the same Sheila E. who rocked the charts in 1984 with her funky single "The Glamorous Life" and taught children of the '80s that the coolest way to play a drum kit was standing up.
Sheila E.'s hit came after years of performing with Prince. He had met E. (real name: Sheila Escovedo) in the late '...
By Jason Kaufman
Sheila E. arrives at the 2012 Oscars
Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage
It was no surprise that the Oscars wanted to go back to the past in 2012. After all, the show's producers brought Billy Crystal back to host for a ninth time. But it appears that those producers also wanted to travel back to the 1980s for a music flashback, hiring legendary drummer Sheila E. for the Oscars house band.
Yes, the same Sheila E. who rocked the charts in 1984 with her funky single "The Glamorous Life" and taught children of the '80s that the coolest way to play a drum kit was standing up.
Sheila E.'s hit came after years of performing with Prince. He had met E. (real name: Sheila Escovedo) in the late '...
- 2/26/2012
- MTV Music News
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