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For You

Prince · 1978

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

A sensual blend of funk and R&B, showcasing Prince's innovative sound and lyrical intimacy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate moments of connection
  • short bursts of sensuality
  • playful and flirtatious energy
  • romantic late-night ambiance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer long, sprawling albums
  • seek immediate high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
Minneapolis sound· sensual intimacy· lush instrumentation
Career context
Released on April 7, 1978, 'For You' is Prince's debut album, marking his entry into the music scene at just 20 years old. At this point in his career, he was exploring his unique fusion of Minneapolis sound and R&B, setting the stage for his subsequent explosive rise to fame.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
There's a Riot Goin' On by Sly and the Family Stone — Combines funk and soul with intimate, socially conscious lyrics and rich instrumentation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 For You 1:07
  • 2 In Love 3:38
  • 3 Soft and Wet 3:02
  • 4 Crazy You 2:17
  • 5 Just as Long as We’re Together 6:24
  • 6 Baby 3:09
  • 7 My Love Is Forever 4:08
  • 8 So Blue 4:26
  • 9 I’m Yours 5:01

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