DJ Michael Holtz has been a Paisley Park regular since he successfully auditioned for Prince himself. In a 2018 interview, he told Erianna Jiles about his unforgettable experiences in Chanhassen.

In honor of Minnesota Music Month, we're revisiting a classic Prince book: Toure's 'I Would Die 4 U' (2013), which promises to explain 'why Prince became an icon.'

A former Prince engineer has been ordered to pay $4 million to the late icon's estate after releasing recordings without authorization. Plus, Bob Dylan's all in with his new whiskey brand, opening a dedicated distillery in Nashville. Also in the news today: rotating door for Jazz Fest headliners; B-52s celebrating 40th anniversary; Lil Nas X and Billie Eilish rule Billboard charts; and Meghan Trainor gets cheers from her Spy Kid husband.

Paisley Park may be the most widely recognized brick-and-mortar locus of Prince Rogers Nelson’s half-century spent creating and producing in Minnesota; until quite recently, little was done to recognize or even protect the other homes, studios, and venues where the artist spent many years honing his sound, recording some of his best-known work, and playing…

Looking for ways to celebrate the life of Prince in April? Here is a list of local events around the Twin Cities. Prince Family Dance Party 2019 Saturday, April 20 Excelsior Brewing Company, Excelsior 11 a.m., free This second annual Prince event has everything you need to celebrate, including a Purple-Rain-inspired soda. Dance the afternoon…

The work Prince released in 2001 speaks for itself, but it also speaks for the band-oriented funk sound Prince would home in on so deeply in the coming years.

Coming off of the work of the 'Graffiti Bridge' movie and soundtrack and a 1991 that was heavy on releases by other artists, 1992 brought us the 'Love Symbol' album and some incredible work with other artists. Take a look and let us know your favorites for music Prince released, written or recorded in 1992!

1995 was a pivotal year for Prince, as he was in the midst of a years-long battle with his label, Warner Bros. Records, and released his first album, The Gold Experience, under his unpronounceable symbol. Although he was still writing and recording at a fast pace, some of the songs he created during this year wouldn't be released until later in the decade, making it a fascinating time to revisit in our Purple Current Time Machine.

Thirty years ago, Prince was in a particularly prolific period. What are his best tracks as producer, collaborator, or musician from 1989?

On March 4, 2000, Prince gave one of the most amazing award speeches of all-time.