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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 11h

D’Angelo, the legendary R&B singer has died at age 51.

His family wrote in a statement: “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life…After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer..."

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 15h

#PrinceHistory: On this day in 1981 #Prince & @warnerrecords.bsky.social released his 4th album “Controversy” in the US. It hit #21 on @billboard.com & sold over 1 million copies Worldwide!

And in 1985 Prince & The Revolution released "Pop Life" in Europe where hit the Top 5 in many markets!

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 1d

#PrinceHistory: On this day in '92 @warnerrecords & #Prince & @Original_NPG released his 14th studio album “O(+>” in the US. Also known as the “Love Symbol Album”.

It hit #5 on @billboard selling 2 million copies Worldwide!

What’s UR favorite track from this gem? #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 6d

#PrinceHitstory: On this day in 1980 @warnerrecords & #Prince released his third album “Dirty Mind”.

It hit #45 on @billboard & sold over 1 million copies Worldwide since its release. @Prince changed music forever.

What’s UR favorite track from this masterpiece? #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 7d

#PrinceHistory: On this day in 1986 #Prince told the members of The Revolution that he was disbanding the group.

Matt Fink and Brown Mark were asked to stay.

Brown Mark declined. #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 10d

#PrinceHistory: On this day in 1993 #Prince released the the first disc of a 2-disc set for “Peach” in the UK. It hit #14 there!

#Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 12d

A song that STILL resonates today: #PrinceHitstory: On this day in 1985 WB, #Prince & The Revolution released the final single "America" from our favorite album "Around the World In A Day".

The song hit #46 on @billboard.com & helped the parent album sell 6 million copies! #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 12d

#Prince fans!

“To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the album, the #Prince Estate in partnership with Warner Records and Legacy Recordings, will release Around The World In A Day: The Singles, exclusively for RSD Black Friday. With audio newly remastered by Bernie Grundman, #Prince3Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 13d

Ready?

#PrinceHistory: On this day #Prince released his 13th album "Diamonds and Pearls" in 1991. It sold over 6 million copies & hit #3 on @billboard.com

#TheTimeMachine released the single "Chocolate" by Morris Day & The Time in 1990; & "Apollonia 6" in 1984! Whew!

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 14d

I’m here 4 U. 😉

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 15d

#PrinceHitstory: On this day #Prince released “My Name Is Prince” single in 1992 and “Dance 4 Me (Icon Remix)” in 2009 via iTunes.

“My Name Is Prince” underperformed at #36 on @billboard.com .

WHAT'S YOUR TAKE ON "MY NAME IS PRINCE"?

#Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 16d

#PrinceHitstory: On this day #Prince released Madhouse’s “Ten” single in 1987, “Cinnamon Girl’ single in 2004, & "Free Urself” on TIDAL in 2015.

“Cinnamon Girl’ maybe Prince’s most topical song and video. Shockingly, “Cinnamon Girl’ NEVER charted on @billboard.com! 😳 #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 18d

#PrinceHitstory: BIG DAY 2DAY! On this day in 1984 @warnerrecords & #Prince released the single “Purple Rain”. It hit #2 on @billboard.com!

AND in 1995 Prince released maybe his most underrated album,“The Gold Experience” in the US. It hit #6 on @billboard! #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 20d

#PrinceHistory: On this day in 1982 @warnerrecords & #Prince released the singles “1999” 4 the 1st time where it hit #44 this time on @billboard Hot 100 (#12 on re-release)

AND @Prince gave you “Nasty Girl” by Vanity 6. The 1999 album would sell over 7 million copies! #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 25d

#PrinceHitstory: On this day 1987 #Prince, @PaisleyPark Records, & @warnerrecords.bsky.social released Taja Sevelle's Self-Titled album!

It featured 2 Prince penned tracks: “Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me?” & “If I Could Get Your Attention” An amazing album, if you don’t own it, GET IT! #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 27d

#Prince fans! #Music Fans! This week we hop in our Smash Mouth-brand time machine and rocket back to 1997.

We’re counting down our Top Four Songs of ’97, and trust us, there’s No Doubt it’s gonna be a banger.

youtu.be/HhE4aJH95qA?...

Just Rank(ed): Episode 35 - "Favorite Songs from 1997"

YouTube video by Just Rank(ed) Podcast

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · 28d

Stephen Colbert, quotes #Prince’s song “Let’s Go Crazy” #Prince4Ever

youtu.be/v9hkNvXkygk?...

EMMYs | The Late Show Wins Outstanding Talk Series

YouTube video by CBS

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 14

#PrinceHistory: On this day in 1993 @warnerrecords & #Prince released “The Hits/The B-Sides” boxset (w/ the Hits 1 & Hits 2 individual releases). It hit #19 on @billboard.com (re-entering #6 in 2016).

It sold over 1 MILLION COPIES WORLDWIDE! WHAT IS THIS Prince COLLECTION MISSING?

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 11

#Prince fans! I’m going to say it now the reason why the Estate isn’t releasing any Vault music:

They don’t have it and/or what was in the Vault was damaged beyond repair.

There is no other reason for it. #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 11

1000%. My favorite album and they couldn't even add the alt versions of the songs?

Such a letdown...

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 11

#Prince Estate disappoints with new "Around The World In A Day Deluxe Edition"

NO UNRELEASED VERSIONS are part of this release.

store.prince.com/collections/...

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 10

#PrinceHistory: On this day in 1980 @warnerrecords.bsky.social and #Prince released the single “Uptown”.

It never cracked the billboard Hot 100, but it #5 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club & Soul Charts.

History was made. Prince ’s iconic album “Dirty Mind” would be released a month later.

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 9

DID U KNOW? Prince wrote this song about himself. #PrinceHistory: On this day in 1991 @warnerrecords, #Prince and the NPG released “Cream”.

It hit the Top 10 in many markets, #1 in the US! Helped the album “Diamonds and Pearls” sell over 9 million copies. #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 6

#PrinceHistory: On this day in 2018 the #Prince Estate released "17 Days" to streaming as a preview to the forthcoming @Prince album "Piano & A Microphone 1983". #Prince4Ever

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PrinceHits @princehits.bsky.social · Sep 5

It was! It was a great night.

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