Prince Compleet | Het verhaal van de 684 songs - Benoît Clerc

Language: Dutch, 648 pages.

400 images in color and black and white.

Prince Complete – The Life and Legacy of a Musical Chameleon

In 1980, with the release of his third album Dirty Mind, a young Prince Rogers Nelson defined a bold new genre — the Minneapolis Sound. After two albums steeped in funk and disco, Prince emerged as a fearless innovator, earning the nickname “The Kid from Minneapolis.” From that moment on, he devoted himself to a dazzling and genre-defying musical journey.

Throughout the 1980s and beyond, Prince captivated the world with his signature blend of mischief, sensuality, and audacity. With iconic tracks like “Little Red Corvette,” “Purple Rain,” “Kiss,” “Sign O’ The Times,” and “Batdance,” he sold over 100 million records — yet never stood still. Each new album marked a reinvention, a rebirth. Prince was constantly evolving, always surprising, and eternally relevant thanks to his extraordinary talent and uncompromising vision.

Prince Complete captures this ever-changing artistry in full, offering a definitive look at the vast and vibrant discography of an artist who eventually became known simply as a symbol. It’s an essential guide to the music, the moments, and the genius that shaped one of the most influential figures in pop history.

Everyone wanted to collaborate with Prince — from Madonna to Miles Davis, Michael Jackson to Kate Bush. His influence spanned genres and generations. Since his untimely passing in 2016, The Prince Estate has begun to open The Vault — a legendary archive of unreleased recordings that hints at a musical legacy still unfolding. With thousands of tracks yet to be heard, each new release is more than an event — it’s a glimpse into the mind of a true musical visionary.