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The official podcast dedicated to Prince, the singular artist and visionary. Featuring explorations of Prince's massive discography and new discoveries from his legendary vault of unreleased recordings, each podcast episode features unforgettable anecdotes and insights from his trusted collaborators. Brought to you by The Prince Estate, which passionately presents Prince's life and work and aims to immerse fans, old and new, in Prince's story. read less

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Prince is the official podcast for the legendary artist Prince. Listeners will gain deeper knowledge from musicians that played alongside the visionary. Released in 2019, this four-part podcast series is a thorough examination of Prince's history. It begins with a look into the 1999 album's creation. Musicians, friends, and scholars provide unique and heartwarming anecdotes. With exclusive samples of unreleased music at the time, this is a rare musical experience.

Part two of the podcast series is The Story of Sign O' The Times. Purple Rain was the artist's most popular album. But Sign O' The Times got the best critical reception. The album now feels more relevant than ever. Prince created this album during a huge health crisis. At the time, AIDS had become endemic. There was an ongoing threat of nuclear war. Deep political and social divides were evident across the US. Prince had a lot to say about the world around him. He showed the world that he was an artist who had matured musically and philosophically. And it was during this period that he disbanded The Revolution and abandoned the Dream Factory album. This part of the podcast series winds through a complex time in Prince's career.

The Story of Welcome 2 America is part three. It features a guest appearance from Shelby J, Prince's trusted vocalist. She breaks down how the album Welcome 2 America took shape. Here, listeners discover that Prince was even more of a genius than the world thought.

The final segment, The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live looks back at 1984, the year Prince became a global superstar. Prince | Official Podcast analyzes the iconic discography of the sensational artist. Both new and old fans can immerse themselves in the enigmatic life of Prince.

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The Story of Welcome 2 America - Teaser
24-06-2021
The Story of Welcome 2 America - Teaser
Over the course of four episodes, The Story of Welcome 2 America explores Prince’s creative output in 2010-2011, as the artist recorded his prescient and political album Welcome 2 America and then mysteriously archived it. Rather than releasing new music, he seemed to rededicate himself to the live experience, setting up unique concert residencies in cities around the world on his Welcome 2 America Tour. Host Andrea Swensson and special guest co-hosts Shelby J and Morris Hayes from Prince's legendary band the New Power Generation will take you into the studios of Paisley Park and out onto the road to learn more about this philosophical and forward-thinking period in Prince’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saison 6

The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 1: Welcome 2 The New Power Generation
12-10-2023
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 1: Welcome 2 The New Power Generation
As the ‘80s drew to a close, Prince set his sights on completely redefining his look, sound, and band for the new decade. Musicians Michael Bland, Levi Seacer Jr., Rosie Gaines, Tommy Barbarella, and Sonny Thompson explain how Prince assembled the live band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 2: If It Ain’t From Minneapolis, It Ain’t S#!^
19-10-2023
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 2: If It Ain’t From Minneapolis, It Ain’t S#!^
The roots of The New Power Generation extend back to Prince’s childhood growing up in North Minneapolis. Founding NPG members Tony Mosley, Sonny Thompson, Kirk Johnson, Damon Dickson, and Prince’s high school girlfriend Cari Price shed light on what the community meant to Prince.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 3: Rosie Is Like a Tornado
26-10-2023
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 3: Rosie Is Like a Tornado
It’s impossible to discuss Diamonds And Pearls without mentioning Prince’s co-starring vocalist, Rosie Gaines. Where is she now? You’ll find out with the help of Rosie’s daughter, LaToya Gaines—and hear a special message from Rosie herself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 4: U Got the Horn, So Why Don’t U Blow It?
02-11-2023
The Story of Diamonds And Pearls, Episode 4: U Got the Horn, So Why Don’t U Blow It?
Prince’s live show evolved rapidly in the lead-up to the Diamonds And Pearls Tour. NPG members Michael B. Nelson, Mayte Garcia, Damon Dickson, Tony Mosley, Levi Seacer, Sonny Thompson, and Kirk Johnson talk about Prince’s unforgettable live performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saison 5

The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live, Episode 1: Welcome to Superstardom
26-05-2022
The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live, Episode 1: Welcome to Superstardom
Prince wasn’t just well known in 1984. He was red-hot. Host Andrea Swensson welcomes The Revolution and friends for a story about the summer Prince became a household name and the Purple Rain Tour took hold of America. With musicians Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, BrownMark, Dr. Fink, Bobby Z, and Eric Leeds, manager Bob Cavallo, and production designer Roy Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live, Episode 2: Hello Syracuse, and the World
02-06-2022
The Story of Prince and The Revolution: Live, Episode 2: Hello Syracuse, and the World
As the pressures of fame mounted for Prince and The Revolution, and Prince longed to pursue new creative projects, the Purple Rain Tour was cut short and supplanted with a historic satellite broadcast concert from Syracuse, New York, which was also released on VHS for fans around the world. Host Andrea Swensson is joined by The Revolution - Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman, BrownMark, Dr. Fink, and Bobby Z - plus saxophonist Eric Leeds, road manager Craig Rice, Prince’s former manager Bob Cavallo, and production designer Roy Bennett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saison 4

The Story of Welcome 2 America - Teaser
24-06-2021
The Story of Welcome 2 America - Teaser
Over the course of four episodes, The Story of Welcome 2 America explores Prince’s creative output in 2010-2011, as the artist recorded his prescient and political album Welcome 2 America and then mysteriously archived it. Rather than releasing new music, he seemed to rededicate himself to the live experience, setting up unique concert residencies in cities around the world on his Welcome 2 America Tour. Host Andrea Swensson and special guest co-hosts Shelby J and Morris Hayes from Prince's legendary band the New Power Generation will take you into the studios of Paisley Park and out onto the road to learn more about this philosophical and forward-thinking period in Prince’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 1: Thank U For Helping Me Get This Out
22-07-2021
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 1: Thank U For Helping Me Get This Out
Prince's trusted vocalist and collaborator Shelby J. joins Andrea Swensson to describe how the songs on Welcome 2 America first took shape at Paisley Park in early 2010. With additional memories from Tal Wilkenfeld, Chris Coleman, Elisa Fiorillo Dease, and Liv Warfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 2: What It Means 2 B American
29-07-2021
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 2: What It Means 2 B American
Prince's longtime music director and keyboardist Morris Hayes joins Andrea Swensson to co-host an episode about the profound and prescient lyrical content on Welcome 2 America, with invaluable additional insights from Prince's former manager Kiran Sharma and his close friend, Dr. Cornel West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 3: The Internet is Completely Over
05-08-2021
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 3: The Internet is Completely Over
Engineer Jason Agel and tech expert Anil Dash join co-hosts Andrea Swensson and Shelby J. to discuss Prince's final work on Welcome 2 America in 2010 and his growing skepticism about selling music and retaining ownership over his work in the digital era, which he references in lyrics throughout the album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 4: We Got 2 Let the Funk Unwind
12-08-2021
The Story of Welcome 2 America, Episode 4: We Got 2 Let the Funk Unwind
The Welcome 2 America Tour brought Prince and his band to several cities for lengthy residencies, including the marathon Twenty One Nite Stand at the L.A. Forum in 2011. Hear exclusive live recordings from the Forum alongside memories from NPG bandmates Morris Hayes, Elisa Fiorillo, Shelby J., and Liv Warfield, Prince's former manager Kiran Sharma, and Ebony Magazine editor Harriette Cole, who Prince recruited to join his Welcome 2 America Tour and spotlight his opening acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saison 3

The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 1: It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
27-08-2020
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 1: It's Gonna Be a Beautiful Night
The story of Sign O’ The Times involves many twists, turns, and abandoned projects. We begin with key collaborators Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman as they reflect on Prince's prolific Dream Factory period, with additional insights from engineer Susan Rogers and musicians Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, Matt Fink and BrownMark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 2: The Dream Factory
03-09-2020
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 2: The Dream Factory
In the winter of 1985-1986, Prince and his new fiancee Susannah Melvoin moved into a new property on Galpin Blvd. in Chanhassen, Minnesota, jumpstarting a spring and summer of nonstop creativity in Prince’s new home studio. Learn more about this space from Susannah, engineer Susan Rogers, Eric Leeds, and Atlanta Bliss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Sign O’ The Times, Episode 3: The Quake
10-09-2020
The Story of Sign O’ The Times, Episode 3: The Quake
An earthquake hits the California coastline while Prince is in L.A. recording at Sunset Sound, and has an unexpected influence on his classic song “Sign O’ The Times.” With insights from Warner Bros. Records president Lenny Waronker, engineer Susan Rogers, collaborators Susannah Melvoin, Wendy Melvoin, and Lisa Coleman, and scholars Duane Tudahl and Daphne A. Brooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 4: Strict and Wild and Pretty
17-09-2020
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 4: Strict and Wild and Pretty
At the conclusion of their dazzling, grueling Parade Tour, The Revolution play their final show with Prince. Hear from Lisa Coleman, Wendy Melvoin, Dr. Fink, BrownMark, Eric Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, and Levi Seacer, Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 5: It Be's Like That Sometimes
24-09-2020
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 5: It Be's Like That Sometimes
With news of The Revolution's breakup still fresh, Prince returned to Sunset Sound to finish his magnum opus: a sprawling three-disc set called Crystal Ball. Rather than release it, Warner Bros. Records offered a rare critique of his work, requesting that he edit it down. Hear from Warner executive Lenny Waronker, engineers Coke Johnson and Susan Rogers, and professor Daphne A. Brooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 6: Pop Goes the Music
01-10-2020
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 6: Pop Goes the Music
Prince rings in 1987 by assembling his new band, finishing the artwork for his new album, and beginning intense rehearsals for the Sign O' The Times Tour. With insights from Cat Glover, Levi Seacer Jr., Dr. Fink, Alan Leeds, Jeff Katz, Karen Krattinger, Atlanta Bliss, and Eric Leeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 7: Peach and Black
08-10-2020
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 7: Peach and Black
Prince and his band embark on the European Sign O' The Times Tour, spending several consecutive nights in Holland before returning to Paisley Park to produce the Sign O' The Times film. Hear memories from LeRoy Bennett, Dr. Fink, Atlanta Bliss, Cat Glover, Levi Seacer, Alan Leeds, and Prince fams jooZt Mattheij, Roald Bakker, Pascal Comvalius, Patrick Jordens, Maya Rudolph, and Fred Armisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 8: Can I Play With U?
15-10-2020
The Story of Sign O' The Times, Episode 8: Can I Play With U?
Prince rings in the New Year of 1988 with his final Sign O' The Times stage show—which included a historic on-stage collaboration with jazz legend Miles Davis. Hear from Duane Tudahl, Karen Krattinger, Cubby Colby, Alan Leeds, Atlanta Bliss, Eric Leeds, Levi Seacer Jr., Dr. Fink, and Cat Glover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saison 2

Up All Nite with Prince, Episode 1: The Atrium
29-05-2020
Up All Nite with Prince, Episode 1: The Atrium
In 2001, Prince was in the midst of a spiritual and musical evolution — and he was sharing that journey with his fans through his pioneering NPG Music Club and Paisley Park Celebration events. Host Andrea Swensson talks to musicians Common and Najee, Paisley Park staffer Sam Jennings, and fans Darling Nisi and Erica Thompson about this intriguing and reflective era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices