Mike Joseph
25 Years Ago: P.M. Dawn Claps Back at Haters on ‘The Bliss Album?’
P.M. Dawn's second album continued their masterful fusion of hip-hop with melodic pop.
Prince Dips a Toe Into Rap With ‘Irresistible Bitch': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Despite its radio-scaring title, Prince's "Irresistible Bitch" managed to become something of a hit.
Prince Invites Everyone to the ‘Jam of the Year': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince kicked off his 'Emancipation' from Warner Bros. by throwing a party.
‘Adore’ Is the Love Song to End All Love Songs: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
An in-depth look at "Adore," the great final note on Prince's magnum opus, 1987’s 'Sign O' the Times.'
Prince Gets Naughty On Video With ‘Insatiable': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
"Insatiable," from 1991's 'Diamonds and Pearls,' is one of Prince's best sexy slow jams.
Prince Writes a ‘Nasty’ Anthem for Vanity 6: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Vanity 6's debut single became a modern classic thanks to its saucy lyrics and an irresistible groove created by Prince.
Prince Takes Stock of His Life With ‘Reflection': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
The closing track of 'Musicology' found Prince in a rare moment of looking backwards.
Prince Goes Full-On Power Pop With ‘I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man': 365 Prince Songs In A Year
Power chords and one of his most mature lyrics to date helped make "I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man" a Top 10 hit for Prince.
Prince Crashes a Wedding in Spectacular Fashion With ‘Head': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
"Head" is one of the reasons Prince's 'Dirty Mind' was sent to radio with a sticker saying, '“Programmers: Please audition before airing.”
Prince Hands ‘Shhh’ to Tevin Campbell, Then Takes It Back: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
"Shhh" holds a rare place in Prince's catalog as one of the few tracks that he put out as his own after someone else had released their version of it.