Revisiting ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite’ Twenty-Five Years Later
Revisit Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite twenty-five years later and learn about the artist’s musical influences like Marvin Gaye and Leon Ware
Category: Songs in-depth
Surprises In Beyonce’s “Black Parade”
Read all about the surpise moments in Beyonce’s “Black Parade”
Biblical Allusion and Prince
Read How Prince’s Love for God’s written word shaped his songwriting talents
Song Study: How Prince’s Pink Cashmere is Really a Modern Twist on an Old Bible Story
Read how Prince’s 1993 song ‘Pink Cashmere’, is likely based on the Bible story, ‘Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors’
Prince, Our Unexpected Pastor
Learn How Prince acted as our unexpected pastor by adding elements of Christianity into songs that appeared sexual at face value. Also, take an in-depth look at arguably Prince’s most spiritual piece, Anna Stesia.