Cream cover

Cream

Prince · 1991

38 min · 9 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz

A fusion of sultry funk grooves and polished pop melodies, creating an irresistible dancefloor allure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • irresistible dancefloor allure
  • playful grooves for celebration
  • sultry rhythms for late nights
  • tight, energetic listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy, introspective albums
  • seek straightforward, minimalistic sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
Minneapolis sound· dancefloor allure· early '90s evolution
Career context
Released on September 9, 1991, 'Cream' served as Prince's lead single from the album 'Diamonds and Pearls,' marking a significant period in his career. At this time, he was transitioning from the experimental sounds of the late '80s to more mainstream appeal, while still showcasing his innovative artistry.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Emergency on Planet Earth by Jamiroquai — Combines funk grooves with polished pop melodies, echoing a similar dancefloor allure.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cream (album version) 4:45
  • 2 Cream (N.P.G. mix) 5:44
  • 3 Things Have Gotta Change (Tony M. rap) 3:57
  • 4 2 the Wire (Creamy Instrumental) 3:14
  • 5 Get Some Solo 1:31
  • 6 Do Your Dance (KC’s remix) 5:59
  • 7 Housebangers 4:23
  • 8 Q in Doubt (instrumental) 4:00
  • 9 Ethereal Mix 4:44

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