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Prince Rogers Nelson, known simply as Prince, was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was born on June 7, 1958, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to John L. Nelson and Mattie Della Shaw. His father was a pianist and songwriter, and his mother was a jazz singer. Prince grew up in a musical family and was exposed to various genres of music from an early age. Prince started playing the piano at the age of seven and later learned to play the guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. He formed his first band, Grand Central, when he was in junior high school. In 1976, he formed a new band called 94 East, which released an album that featured Prince's guitar work and songwriting. Prince's breakthrough came in 1978 when he signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records. His debut album, For You, was released in 1978 and showcased his talents as a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. The album received critical acclaim and established Prince as a rising star in the music industry. Prince's second album, Prince, was released in 1979 and featured the hit singles "I Wanna Be Your Lover" and "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?" The album was a commercial success and helped Prince gain a wider audience. In 1980, Prince released his third album, Dirty Mind, which was a departure from his previous work. The album featured explicit lyrics and a fusion of rock, funk, and new wave music. The album was controversial but received critical acclaim and helped establish Prince as a boundary-pushing artist. Prince's next album, Controversy, was released in 1981 and continued his exploration of sexuality and social issues. The album featured the hit singles "Controversy" and "Do Me, Baby" and showcased Prince's growing confidence as a performer and songwriter. In 1982, Prince released his fifth album, 1999, which was a commercial and critical success. The album featured the hit singles "1999," "Little Red Corvette," and "Delirious" and showcased Prince's ability to blend various genres of music. Prince's next album, Purple Rain, was released in 1984 and was a massive commercial success. The album was the soundtrack to the film of the same name and featured the hit singles "When Doves Cry," "Let's Go Crazy," and "Purple Rain." The album won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and established Prince as a cultural icon. Prince continued to release albums throughout the 1980s, including Around the World in a Day (1985), Parade (1986), Sign o' the Times (1987), and Lovesexy (1988). These albums showcased Prince's versatility as a musician and songwriter and cemented his status as one of the most innovative and influential artists of his generation. In the 1990s, Prince continued to release albums and experiment with various genres of music. He released the albums Diamonds and Pearls (1991), Love Symbol Album (1992), and Come (1994), which featured the hit singles "Cream," "Gett Off," and "Letitgo." In 1995, Prince released The Gold Experience, which was his first album to be released independently. The album featured the hit single "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" and showcased Prince's continued evolution as an artist. Prince continued to release albums throughout the 2000s, including Musicology (2004), 3121 (2006), and Lotusflow3r (2009). These albums showcased Prince's continued relevance as a musician and his ability to adapt to changing musical trends.

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