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The music on Purple Rain is generally regarded as the most pop-oriented of Prince's career, though a number of elements point towards the more experimental records Prince would release after Purple Rain. The music video for the album's lead single "When Doves Cry" sparked controversy among network executives, who thought its sexual nature was ...
Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born August 2, 1959) is an American actress, songwriter, singer, producer, director, podcast host and former model. [2] She is known for co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6.
The song tells the story of a "sex fiend" named Nikki who seduces the singer. In the film Purple Rain, for which the album serves as the soundtrack, the song is directed toward Apollonia Kotero's character when she decides to work with Prince's character's rival (played by Morris Day). Compared with the slick production of the other songs on ...
The “Purple Rain” album’s climb to the top was even faster: Supercharged by the single’s success and the growing buzz around the forthcoming film, it debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 ...
Take Me with U — music video. When Doves Cry — Music Video. I Would Die 4 U/Baby I’m a Star — music video. Purple Rain — music video. Jungle Love — music video. The Bird — music ...
The film also coincided with spin-off albums by The Time (Ice Cream Castle) and Apollonia 6 (their self-titled album). Purple Rain became Prince's first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks atop on the Billboard 200 and was present on the chart for a total of 167 weeks.
Favorite Soul/R&B Video: Nominated Purple Rain: Favorite Pop/Rock Album: Won Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Won 1986: Prince: Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Nominated Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Nominated Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist: Nominated 1987 "Kiss" Favorite Soul/R&B Single: Nominated 1990: Prince: Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist ...
Purple Rain became Prince’s first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011.