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A young Prince in a studio, lit by purple and neon lights, with a synth and guitar nearby.

Controversy at 45: How Prince Fused Funk, Politics and Provocation on the Road to 1999

Prince's 1981 transitional album 'Controversy' bridges dirty funk and synth-pop, with uneven results but essential tracks like 'Private Joy.'

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A vintage microphone and a purple guitar in a dimly lit recording studio, evoking Prince's late-night sessions.

Album Reviews7/10

Prince’s Vault Opens: Old Friends 4 Sale Is Loose, Uneven, and Occasionally Brilliant

Prince's 1999 vault release 'Old Friends 4 Sale' is a relaxed, jazzy collection of archival tracks, uneven but charming with standout moments.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026

A vintage recording studio at night with a microphone under a warm spotlight, drum machine and synth nearby.

Album Reviews8/10

Marvin Gaye’s Last Studio Album Trades Protest for Pleasure — 8/10

Marvin Gaye's Midnight Love trades protest for pleasure — a sleek, drum-machine funk record about joy, desire, and dancing, and his final studio album.

By mitch·7 min readSeptember 10, 2026

Bootsy Collins in star sunglasses and colorful attire holds a bass guitar against a psychedelic backdrop.

Culture

Bootsy Collins Is Writing a Memoir Titled Funked Around, Found Out

Bootsy Collins announces his first memoir, Funked Around, Found Out, written with Caseen Gaines, featuring a foreword by Snoop Dogg. Out March 23, 2027.

By mitch·2 min readSeptember 9, 2026