Art Official Age
Prince · 2014
53 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
An eclectic fusion of funk, R&B, and pop, infused with Prince's trademark innovation and lyrical introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful grooves for dance parties
- introspective moments for reflection
- varied pacing keeps engagement high
- cathartic energy in full tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, single tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Minneapolis sound revival· romantic connection· modern funk celebration
- Career context
- Released on September 26, 2014, 'Art Official Age' marked Prince's first album since his brief hiatus from music. This album came after a period of exploring new sounds in the late 2000s and was part of his return to the mainstream after years of independent releases. It showcased his ability to blend contemporary production techniques with his classic Minneapolis sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Electric Lady by Janelle Monáe — Merges eclectic funk and R&B with a futuristic vision and themes of romance and identity.Drunk by Thundercat — Blends intricate bass lines and lush production, reflecting on love and life with a playful yet serious tone.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Art Official Cage 3:42
- 2 Clouds 4:34
- 3 Breakdown 4:04
- 4 The Gold Standard 5:53
- 5 U Know 3:57
- 6 Breakfast Can Wait 3:55
- 7 This Could Be Us 5:12
- 8 What It Feels Like 3:54
- 9 Affirmation I & II 0:40
- 10 Way Back Home 3:05
- 11 Funknroll 4:08
- 12 Time 6:50
- 13 Affirmation III 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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