As many people have argued Prince in the 90's would tone down his own distinctive style in favour of experimenting with the new contemporary musical styles, or seen in different context, catching up with the latest trends. There has been much talk about Prince becoming far more outright rocking with "The Gold Experience" and "Chaos And Disorder" - even accusations of him eschewing his black roots - but where I think the influence of the hot bands of the time (Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Prodigy etc.) really comes through most apparently is in the overall mood of of the albums. And more importantly, on the electronic danceable compositions.

It could be argued that after The release of Graffiti Bridge there weren't many uplifting dance numbers included on the releases (he started favouring more aggressive, darker styles as showcased with "My Name Is Prince", "Come" or "Dig U Better Dead") - and it wasn't really until "Get Yo Groove On" that the sparkly, more "chirpy" sound of the Prince from the 80s was resuscitated. Of course, he would also have to change his image to fit the new music. Just look at that gaze on the photos. It's basically goth - and of course, there was the Come album artwork. Very different from the type of darkness apparent on the "The Black Album" indeed.

Very interesting and well worded. I just think Prince was very depressed, confused, and angry with all of the shit Warner Brothers was putting him through during that time.

He should keep trying.

influenced? mmmm..

i'd venture to say..he didn't know where his music fit in..or if it would..

he tried some shit that did not go over well....those corny ass raps....prince was already a cool ass brutha...why was he tryna soak up some of that hip hop gravy that was bein served?

he tried the old school thing for awhile too...it was cool..for what it was...but seriously..

chaka khan's career was stellar (might be too strong of a word..but i likes it)...i'd like to know which special ed staffer either talked her into allowing prince to produce an album for her..or allowed her to make the decision



actually...a better question would be...why in the fuck did they allow prince and his knothead distribution team to bungle...er bundle it and sell it with New Power Soul..and Mr. Graham's...also mediocre..album?

Is that why she tried to break her foot off in his ass in Atlantic City?

LMAO

i think i may have gotten a tad bit off subject..

anyway..

the music industry is not a bus stop..and prince..to his credit..has always done his own thing..

good...bad..or in between..

in the 20 years i've been listening to his music..he has never failed to surprise me..disappoint me..yes..

but surprise me..

never