Prince Assumes a New Disguise on ‘Partyman': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Assumes a New Disguise on ‘Partyman': 365 Prince Songs in a YearDuring a period in which he was just beginning to deeply explore the pitched battles between good and evil, Prince found Batman and the Joker to be the perfect proxies. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Prince Pens ‘Eye Hate U’ as a Breakup Ballad to Carmen Electra: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Pens ‘Eye Hate U’ as a Breakup Ballad to Carmen Electra: 365 Prince Songs in a YearAfter Prince caught Carmen Electra cheating on him, he wrote "Eye Hate U" and played it for her when they broke up. Vincent CarusoVincent Caruso
Prince Covers the Staple Singers to Ask ‘When Will We B Paid?': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Covers the Staple Singers to Ask ‘When Will We B Paid?': 365 Prince Songs in a YearA decade after producing a pair of albums for Mavis Staples, Prince reached into her family band's catalog for one of their civil rights anthems. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
U2 Over Prince? OK, Fine, Whatever You Say, Music Industry: 365 Prince Songs in a YearU2 Over Prince? OK, Fine, Whatever You Say, Music Industry: 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince's insistence on being treated fairly by the industry took the form of playful swipes at U2 and more serious songs like "Don't Play Me." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How a Throwaway Archival Project Hid Prince’s Funky Gem ‘Sarah': 365 Prince Songs in a YearHow a Throwaway Archival Project Hid Prince’s Funky Gem ‘Sarah': 365 Prince Songs in a Year"Sarah" showed that even Prince's table scraps could be quite tasty.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How ‘Controversy’ Predicted Prince’s Entire Career: 365 Prince Songs in a YearHow ‘Controversy’ Predicted Prince’s Entire Career: 365 Prince Songs in a YearWith the hit single "Controversy," Prince let it be known that he would not be easily categorized. Mike JosephMike Joseph
The Search for ‘The Grand Progression': 365 Prince Songs in a YearThe Search for ‘The Grand Progression': 365 Prince Songs in a YearDiffuser's Prince 365 series explores "The Grand Progression", a powerful ballad originally intended for the film Graffiti Bridge.Keith CreightonKeith Creighton
Prince Helps Stevie Wonder Ask ‘So What the Fuss': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Helps Stevie Wonder Ask ‘So What the Fuss': 365 Prince Songs in a YearTwo musical prodigies converged when Prince appeared on Stevie Wonder's 2005 single, "So What the Fuss."Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Was ‘Had U’ Prince’s Angry Farewell to Warner Brothers?: 365 Prince Songs in a YearWas ‘Had U’ Prince’s Angry Farewell to Warner Brothers?: 365 Prince Songs in a Year'Had U,' the last song on Prince's final new Warner Bros. album, seems to carry a double meaning. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Prince Lends a Hand to Hurricane Katrina Survivors With ‘S.S.T.': 365 Prince Songs in a YearPrince Lends a Hand to Hurricane Katrina Survivors With ‘S.S.T.': 365 Prince Songs in a YearShortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Prince released "S.S.T." to raise money for relief efforts.Jeff GilesJeff Giles