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US pop musician. He composes, arranges, and produces his own records and often plays all the instruments. His albums, including 1999 (1982) and Purple Rain (1984), contain elements of rock, funk, and jazz.

He is known for his energetic and extravagant stage shows and often explicit lyrics. His band the Revolution broke up after four years in 1986. His hits include ‘Little Red Corvette’ from 1999, ‘Kiss’ from Parade (1986), and ‘Sign O' The Times’ from the album of the same name (1987). In 1991 Prince formed a new band, the New Power Generation (NPG), and released Diamonds and Pearls. In 1996 he set up his own label, on which he released Crystal Ball in 1998. He enjoyed a re-emergence in popularity in the early 2000s, releasing the successful album Musicology in 2004. He has also starred in several films, including Purple Rain (1984) and Graffiti Bridge (1990). His home town of Minneapolis, Minnesota, has become a centre for recording as a result of his success.

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