Erica Thompson
When Prince Launched the Short-Lived Website, 20Pr1nc3.com
After years away from the web, Prince returned online with this minimally designed site in 2013.
How Prince Helped Tevin Campbell Get Political on ‘I’m Ready’
Songs “Uncle Sam” and “Paris 1798430” addressed the plight of African Americans in the U.S.
Prince Ponders ‘The Question of U’: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
‘The Question of U’ was used in a pivotal moment in 'Graffiti Bridge.'
Prince Becomes a Bass Hero on ‘Shy’: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
1995's "Shy" spotlighted Prince's underreported skills on the bass.
The Many Lives of ‘Bambi’: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Released on his second album, "Bambi" was one chapter in Prince's long, complex history with the LGBTQ community.
Prince, Montalbo and Juice Get Their ‘Groove On’: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince had some fun with his band in the 'Emancipation' track, titled after a phrase that was ubiquitous in African American culture at the time.
Prince Makes ‘Slow Love’ With Carole R. Davis: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Horns and a songwriting collaboration with Carole R. Davis turned "Slow Love" into a standout track on 'Sign O' the Times.'