Prince Goes Tabloid on ‘Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance'Prince Goes Tabloid on ‘Illusion, Coma, Pimp & Circumstance'The Purple One drew on funk and hip-hop to create this tale of a May-December arrangement, found on 2004's 'Musicology.'Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
Prince's 'Breakfast Can Wait' Out-Chappelles Dave ChappellePrince's 'Breakfast Can Wait' Out-Chappelles Dave ChappellePrince's "Breakfast Can Wait" was more than a throwback to his carnal '80s zenith. It was also an example of his impish sense of humor. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Long, Strange Trip of Prince's 'Strange Relationship'The Long, Strange Trip of Prince's 'Strange Relationship'Prince's "Strange Relationship" was earmarked for three other albums before landing on his opus, 'Sign O' the Times.'Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
Prince Dips a Toe Into Rap With 'Irresistible Bitch'Prince Dips a Toe Into Rap With 'Irresistible Bitch'Despite its radio-scaring title, Prince's "Irresistible Bitch" managed to become something of a hit. Mike JosephMike Joseph
Prince Visits the 'Warden in the Prison of Love'Prince Visits the 'Warden in the Prison of Love'"Warden in the Prison of Love" is Prince's love letter to Margie Cox, singer of Minneapolis legends Dr. Mambo's Combo. Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
Prince, Montalbo and Juice Get Their ‘Groove On’Prince, Montalbo and Juice Get Their ‘Groove On’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. Erica ThompsonErica Thompson
Prince's 'Sex in the Summer' Reveals Fatherhood's Lost PromisePrince's 'Sex in the Summer' Reveals Fatherhood's Lost PromiseOn the surface, "Sex in the Summer" is simply another breezy, lightly suggestive turn by Prince. There's far more to it. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince's 'Tangerine' Is Great Because of What Isn't TherePrince's 'Tangerine' Is Great Because of What Isn't ThereRhonda Smith learned from Prince but, as "Tangerine" so aptly illustrated, he also learned from her. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince Shows Some Vulnerability on 'Damn U'Prince Shows Some Vulnerability on 'Damn U'Prince was no stranger to expressing his feelings in song.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Prince Explores the Good Life in ‘Good Love’Prince Explores the Good Life in ‘Good Love’In 1988, Prince contributed "Good Love" to the soundtrack of "Bright Lights. Big City" starring Michael J. Fox. Keith CreightonKeith Creighton