Released 20 years ago
Black Sweat
Prince · 2006
8 min · 2 tracks · contemporary R&B
A sultry blend of funk and R&B layered with electronic beats, showcasing Prince's signature groove.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Sweat — This track exemplifies Prince's ability to fuse modern production techniques with classic funk elements, creating an infectious dance groove that resonates throughout the album.
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Beautiful, Loved & Blessed — The song showcases Prince's soulful vocal delivery and introspective lyrics, highlighting themes of love and self-acceptance that permeate the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The single showcases strong grooves and vocal delivery but lacks the depth of a full album experience.
What we noticed
- The title track features a steady, syncopated beat that drives the song forward while layered synths create a rich texture.
- Vocals are delivered in a breathy, intimate style, with Prince alternating between singing and spoken phrases throughout the track.
- The second track introduces a more melodic structure with harmonies that complement the lead vocals, creating a contrast to the first.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — 'Black Sweat' marked a return to the charts and was significant during a resurgence in Prince's career.
- Themes
- Minneapolis funk revival· seductive grooves
- Career context
- Released on February 7, 2006, 'Black Sweat' came during a prolific phase for Prince, following his critically acclaimed album 'Musicology' (2004). This period marked a resurgence in his popularity, as he embraced a more contemporary sound while remaining rooted in his Minneapolis funk origins.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Sweat 3:11
- 2 Beautiful, Loved & Blessed 5:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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