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A THREAD: 20 Prince Deep Cuts to introduce to New/Non-Fans 
Prince has close to 40 official studio albums. So, there is bound to be at least one for everybody in his extensive catalogue! Feel free to quote with your opinions on these songs as well.
*Prince is an undisputed legend. But, besides his hits, he is arguably the most underrated artist/lyricist/performer amongst his contemporaries... or ever.
*Beyond Purple Rain & Kiss, let’s dive into the many obscure Prince songs that you’ve just GOT to hear.
*Beyond Purple Rain & Kiss, let’s dive into the many obscure Prince songs that you’ve just GOT to hear.
1.) Somebody’s Somebody
A fan favorite from his album Emancipation, Prince takes on a more groovy-R&B approach and delivers an insightful and soulful tune that questions his supposedly turbulent love life.
A fan favorite from his album Emancipation, Prince takes on a more groovy-R&B approach and delivers an insightful and soulful tune that questions his supposedly turbulent love life.
2.) Colonized Mind
Known notably for his stellar guitar work, Prince used his musical talent to shed light on the mental corruption plaguing our lives. With this heavy song, Prince’s lyrical ability shines. And you get a glimpse of just how wise he really was.
Known notably for his stellar guitar work, Prince used his musical talent to shed light on the mental corruption plaguing our lives. With this heavy song, Prince’s lyrical ability shines. And you get a glimpse of just how wise he really was.
3.) 1000 X’s and O’s
This song sees a Prince, known in his music for his uses of synthesizers, taking on a contemporary sound and blending it lyrically with soul influences. Here, he isn’t (and hasn’t ever been) afraid to tell his lover how he is willing to care for her.
This song sees a Prince, known in his music for his uses of synthesizers, taking on a contemporary sound and blending it lyrically with soul influences. Here, he isn’t (and hasn’t ever been) afraid to tell his lover how he is willing to care for her.
4.) The Holy River
In what I consider to be one of his most personal and vulnerable songs, he takes the listener on the spiritual journey that led to his first marriage. His storytelling in this song offers rare insight to the sheltered artist’s personal life.
In what I consider to be one of his most personal and vulnerable songs, he takes the listener on the spiritual journey that led to his first marriage. His storytelling in this song offers rare insight to the sheltered artist’s personal life.
5.) The Greatest Romance Ever Sold
A misconception about Prince’s music is that it is “too 80s”, loud, poppy, and eccentric. The multitalented Prince’s colors truly shine in this soulful, silky, sexy, spiritual song. This powerful Prince R&B ballad is highly underappreciated.
A misconception about Prince’s music is that it is “too 80s”, loud, poppy, and eccentric. The multitalented Prince’s colors truly shine in this soulful, silky, sexy, spiritual song. This powerful Prince R&B ballad is highly underappreciated.
6.) Dear Mr. Man
It’s not easy to make true funk. Maybe that‘s why artists today shy away from giving their audiences that stank face. Prince not only mastered the art of funky music, but did so in a way where the impact of his WORDS played as big of a role as his notes. Listen.
It’s not easy to make true funk. Maybe that‘s why artists today shy away from giving their audiences that stank face. Prince not only mastered the art of funky music, but did so in a way where the impact of his WORDS played as big of a role as his notes. Listen.
7.) Joint 2 Joint
Prince fans might know why I included this song. It’s just a fun, 7-minute, vibey song with multiple sections and layers. This is very much a “playlist” song. Not to mention that it reveals both Prince’s musical genius......and favorite cereal.
Prince fans might know why I included this song. It’s just a fun, 7-minute, vibey song with multiple sections and layers. This is very much a “playlist” song. Not to mention that it reveals both Prince’s musical genius......and favorite cereal.
8.) So Dark
Many might remember Prince as the 1999 pop singer who celebrated life crazily. In this deep-cut/remix, we see a heartbroken, scorned Prince. Lyrically as relatable as any contemporary pop singer, but Princeified. Definitely worth the listen.
Many might remember Prince as the 1999 pop singer who celebrated life crazily. In this deep-cut/remix, we see a heartbroken, scorned Prince. Lyrically as relatable as any contemporary pop singer, but Princeified. Definitely worth the listen.
9.) Breakfast Can Wait
I wish I was a deeper Prince fan at the time this was released...but I do know the critics loved this one. You can see why; any lover of 80s Prince can tell that he reached back to his roots just enough to give us a new, captivating, fun sound.
I wish I was a deeper Prince fan at the time this was released...but I do know the critics loved this one. You can see why; any lover of 80s Prince can tell that he reached back to his roots just enough to give us a new, captivating, fun sound.
10.) Shhh
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “I’ve headed this before! This is Tevin Campbell’s song!” Noooo. Well yes...but no. Not to say it’s better or worse, but Prince’s “Shhh” is very much.....Princeified. Very much worth the listen in the right environment.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “I’ve headed this before! This is Tevin Campbell’s song!” Noooo. Well yes...but no. Not to say it’s better or worse, but Prince’s “Shhh” is very much.....Princeified. Very much worth the listen in the right environment.
11.) Here
A deep, sentimental ballad. Prince uses his lyrical ability (and some drum machines) to paint the depth of his love in a way only he can. A definite tear-jerking attention-grabber.
A deep, sentimental ballad. Prince uses his lyrical ability (and some drum machines) to paint the depth of his love in a way only he can. A definite tear-jerking attention-grabber.
12.) Eye Love U, but Eye Don’t Trust U Anymore
Not many talk about this song. I don’t... because it makes me cry
. When people think of Prince, they do not generally picture him solely behind a piano lamenting softly over a lost love. A rare, stripped Prince in every sense.
Not many talk about this song. I don’t... because it makes me cry
. When people think of Prince, they do not generally picture him solely behind a piano lamenting softly over a lost love. A rare, stripped Prince in every sense.
13.) Do Me, Baby
Yes, I know these are many ballads back to back, and they all seem to take on a different format. This single is pretty well-known. But for those who haven’t heard it and long for the spacey 80s vibe Prince is known for, this baby-making ballad is just for you.
Yes, I know these are many ballads back to back, and they all seem to take on a different format. This single is pretty well-known. But for those who haven’t heard it and long for the spacey 80s vibe Prince is known for, this baby-making ballad is just for you.
14.) My Name is Prince
You gotta love cocky Prince. Fresh off a name change (it’s a long story), Prince cements his identity in a hard-hitting, industrial rocket of a song. Throwing shots & making callbacks to his “former self”, Prince was a force to be reckoned with in the 90s.
You gotta love cocky Prince. Fresh off a name change (it’s a long story), Prince cements his identity in a hard-hitting, industrial rocket of a song. Throwing shots & making callbacks to his “former self”, Prince was a force to be reckoned with in the 90s.
