Released 20 years ago
Ultimate Prince
Prince · 2006
156 min · 28 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz
A kaleidoscopic journey through funk, rock, and pop, showcasing Prince's genre-blurring brilliance and dazzling artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dance floor anthems for celebration
- eclectic mix for adventurous listeners
- nostalgic hits for sing-alongs
- elevated energy for party vibes
- cathartic moments of musical release
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, concise tracks
- seek instant gratification only
Where this album fits
- Themes
- 80s funk revolution· Minneapolis sound legacy· celebration of liberation
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'Ultimate Prince' arrives during a phase of retrospective appreciation for the artist following his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. This compilation reflects on his prolific output during the 1980s and early 1990s, consolidating his status as one of music's most innovative figures. At this time, Prince was also exploring new musical territories while revisiting his classic material for new audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael Jackson· Stevie Wonder· Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Travelling Without Moving by Jamiroquai — Combines funky rhythms and eclectic influences, echoing the genre-blurring spirit of Prince's work.Malibu by Anderson .Paak — Merges funk, soul, and hip-hop with a celebratory vibe, resonating with themes of liberation and joy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Wanna Be Your Lover 2:58
- 2 Uptown 4:11
- 3 Controversy 7:16
- 4 1999 3:38
- 5 Delirious 2:41
- 6 When Doves Cry 3:50
- 7 I Would Die 4 U 2:58
- 8 Purple Rain 8:42
- 9 Sign “☮︎” the Times 3:42
- 10 I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man 3:41
- 11 Alphabet St. 5:39
- 12 Diamonds and Pearls 4:21
- 13 Gett Off 4:32
- 14 Money Don’t Matter 2 Night 4:47
- 15 7 5:10
- 16 Nothing Compares 2 U 5:04
- 17 My Name Is Prince 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 Let’s Go Crazy (special dance mix) 7:36
- 2 Little Red Corvette (dance remix) 8:27
- 3 Let’s Work (dance remix) 8:05
- 4 Pop Life (Fresh Dance mix) 6:19
- 5 She’s Always in My Hair (12″ version) 6:32
- 6 Raspberry Beret (12″ version) 6:36
- 7 Kiss (extended version) 7:16
- 8 U Got the Look (Long Look) 6:43
- 9 Hot Thing (extended remix) 8:32
- 10 Thieves in the Temple (remix) 8:08
- 11 Cream (N.P.G. mix) 4:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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