The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold cover

The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold

Prince · 1995

32 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz

A pulsating blend of R&B and funk, infused with playful sexuality and experimental soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • pulsating energy for dance floors
  • playful soundscapes for exploration
  • short bursts of vibrant fun
  • intriguing snippets of sound
  • party-friendly tracks with flair

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • dislike playful or experimental sounds

Where this album fits

Themes
Versace fashion culture· club empowerment· sexual freedom exploration
Career context
Released in 1995, 'The Versace Experience - Prelude 2 Gold' came at a time when Prince was exploring new artistic directions following his controversial name change from Prince to an unpronounceable symbol. This album served as a promotional tool for his fashion collaboration with Versace, showcasing his continued relevance in both music and pop culture during the mid-90s.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pussy Control (club mix edit) 3:02
  • 2 Shhh (x‐cerpt) 3:54
  • 3 Get Wild in the House 2:14
  • 4 👁 Hate U (remix) 3:28
  • 5 319 (x‐cerpt) 1:28
  • 6 Shy (x‐cerpt) 2:22
  • 7 Billy Jack Bitch 2:31
  • 8 Sonny T. (x‐cerpt) 0:28
  • 9 Rootie Kazootie (edit) 2:37
  • 10 Chatounette Controle 2:24
  • 11 Pussy Control (Control Tempo edit) 1:23
  • 12 Kamasutra Overture #5 0:43
  • 13 Free the Music 1:44
  • 14 Segue 0:49
  • 15 Gold (x‐cerpt) 3:36

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