1-800-NEW-FUNK
Prince · 1994
46 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
A vibrant mix of funk and R&B, colored with playful hooks and urban storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful urban storytelling vibes
- danceable grooves for gatherings
- late-night celebration atmosphere
- engaging hooks for sing-alongs
- short tracks encouraging replay
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike vibrant, playful sounds
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Minneapolis sound evolution· collective creativity
- Career context
- Released in 1994, '1-800-NEW-FUNK' marked a unique moment in Prince's career as it was his first album produced for the NPG label after leaving Warner Bros. This project showcased Prince's continued evolution as an artist while embracing a collective sound with his New Power Generation band members, signaling a shift towards more collaborative efforts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Travelling Without Moving by Jamiroquai — Offers a vibrant mix of funk and dance elements, sharing a lively atmosphere and urban sensibility.Do You Want More?!!!??! by The Roots — Combines live instrumentation with hip-hop and funk, fostering a collaborative spirit akin to Prince's work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Minneapolis 4:27
- 2 Hollywood 4:33
- 3 Love Sign 4:32
- 4 If I Love U Tonight 4:20
- 5 Color 4:20
- 6 2gether 5:07
- 7 Standing at the Altar 3:55
- 8 You Will Be Moved 4:12
- 9 17 5:24
- 10 A Woman’s Gotta Have It 4:30
- 11 Minneapolis (reprise) 0:48
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