Related Artists I
Related Artists Part II
The continuation of the Related Artists page. Only the most important are included in the list. Prince has worked with numerous artists far too many to mention. I have compiled a list so that Prince's versatility can be experienced to its fullest.
Sheena Easton
Sheena Easton: A singer of her own. Prince wrote her biggest hit “Sugar Walls” in 1984 and other singles in the mid and late eighties such as “Cool Love,” “101” and “Eternity”. She also lent her voice to duets with His Royal Badness such as the celestial, transcendental “Arms Of Orion” (1989) and the energetic “U Got The Look” (1987). She also co-wrote songs with Prince such as Patti LaBelle’s “Love 89” and the B-Side track, “ La, La, La, He, He, Hee.”
Ingrid Chavez
Ingrid Chávez: The inspirational voice on the Lovesexy album in 1988. She appeared in the film “Graffiti Bridge” after Kim Basinger quit over an imbroglio with The Artist. Prince also produced the album May, 19 1992 for her in 1991.
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples: Began her famed career as the lead singer of The Staples Sisters. She appeared as Melody Cool in “Graffiti Bridge” and Prince wrote two albums for her: Time Waits For No One (1989) and The Voice (1992).
Tevin Campbell
Tevin Campbell: Prince helped him get an early start in his career when he had him appear in Graffiti Bridge. He wrote him some tracks for his I Am Ready album which was released in 1993.
Nona Gaye
Songs Written 4 Other Artists:
Prince wrote countless other songs for artists and films of all sorts. His unique ability to mold his style to theirs is incredible. And each of these tracks should be heard to better understand Prince’s limitless talents. Here’s the list:
1. “I Don’t Wanna Stop” (Ren Woods, Azz Iz, 1982)
2. “Stand Back” (Stevie Nicks, The Wild Heart, 1983)
3. “Sugar Walls” (Sheena Easton, A Private Heaven, 1984)
4. “The Dance Electric” (Andre Cymone, AC, 1985)
5. “You’re My Love” (Kenny Rogers, They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To, 1986)
6. “100 M.P.H.” (Mazarati, Mazarati, 1986)
7. “Manic Monday” (The Bangles, Different Light, 1985)
8. “ Eternity” (Sheena Easton, No Sound But a Heart, 1987)
9. “Telepathy” (Debbie Allen, Telepathy, 1987)
10. “Baby Go-Go” (Nona Hendrix, Female Trouble, 1987)
11. “Wouldn’t You Love To Love Me,”“ If I Could Get Your Attention”(Taja Savelle, Taja Savelle, 1988)
12. “Eternity,” “Sticky Wicked” (Chaka Khan, CK, 1988)
13. “Cool Love,” “101” (Sheena Easton, The Lover In Me, 1988)
14. “So Strong” (Dale Bozzio, Riot In English, 1988)
15. “Shall We Dance” (Brownmark, Good Feeling, 1989)
16. “Love Song” (Madonna, Like A Prayer, 1989)
17. “Mind Bells,” “Bliss” (Kahoru Kohiruimaki, Time The Motion, 1989)
18. “Yo Mister,” “Love 89” (Patti Labelle, Be Yourself, 1989)
19. “If I Love U 2Night” (Mica Paris, Contribution, 1990)
20. “The Sex Of It” (Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Private Waters In The Great Divide, 1990)
21. “And How,” “Skip 2 U My Darlin’” (Javetta Steele, Here It Is [French Version], 1991)
22. “Why Should I Love U? (Kate Bush, The Red Shoes, 1991)
23. “I Hear Your Voice” (Patti LaBelle, Burnin’, 1991)
24. “Girl O’ My Dreams” (T.C. Ellis, True Confessions, 1991)
25. “Hold Me, Open Book” (Javetta Steele, Here It Is [US Version], 1991)
26. “U” (Paula Abdul, Spellbound, 1991)
27. “Allegiance” (Howard Hewitt, Allegiance, 1992)
28. “Five Women” (Joe Cocker, Night Calls, 1992)
29. “With This Tear” (Celine Dion, Celine Dion, 1992)
30. “Qualified” (Lois Lane, Precious, 1992)
31. “The Big Pump” (George Clinton, Hey Man...Smell My Finger, 1993)
32. “The Halls Of Desire,” “Uncle Sam,” “Shhh,” “Paris 1798430” (Tevin Campbell, I’m Ready, 1993)
33. “Super Hero” (Earth, Wind & Fire, Millennium, 1993)
34. “Well Done” (The Steeles, Heaven Help Us All, 1993)
35. “Sunday Afternoon” (Candy Dulfer, Sax-A-Go-Go, 1993)
36. “Aquadilla” (Eric Leeds, Things Left Unsaid, 1993)
37. “Born 2 B.R.E.E.D.,” “In A Word Or 2” (Monie Love, In A Word Or 2, 1993)
38. “Get Blue,” “Dance Unto The Rhythm” (Louie Louie, Let’s Get Started, 1993)
39. “Good Love” (Bright Lights, Big City [Soundtrack], 1988)
40. “Girl 6,” “Don’t’ Talk To Strangers,” “She Spoke 2 Me” (Girl 6 [Soundtrack], 1996)
41. “The Tender Heart,” “I Want U” (Rosie Gaines, Closer than Close, 1995)
42. “Pain” (Chaka Khan, Living Single (From the TV show), 1998)
43. “Van Gogh” (Van Gogh, Van Gogh, 1998)
44. “I Feel For You” (Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, 1984)
45. “The Waiting Room” (No Doubt, Rock Steady, 2001)
46. “Song Of The Heart” (Happy Feet [Soundtrack], 2007)
47. “How L8 R U B4 UR Absent?” (George Clinton, How L8 R U B4 UR Absent?, 2004)
48. “It’s About Time” (Morris Day, It’s About Time, 2004)
49. “My Name Is Bart” (Bart Simpson (The Simpsons), 1993)
50. “Nothing Compares 2 U” (Sinéad O’Connor, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, 1990)
51. “Tip O’ My Tongue” (El DeBarge, In The Storm, 1992)
52. “Times Squared,” “Andorra,” “Cape Horn,” “The Dopamine Rush,” “Easy Does It,”
“Night Owl,” “Easy Does It,” “Little Rock,” “Once Upon A Time” (Eric Leeds, Times Squared, 1991)
53. “Utopia” (By Graham Central Station, Album and Year Unknown)
54. “Martika’s Kitchen,” “Love...Thy Will Be Done” (Martika, Martika’s Kitchen, 1991)
55. “Three O’Clock” (Vermillion, Neon Telephone, 1988)
56. “Another Boy” (Bria Valente, Single, 2008)
Collaborations...
Photos of artists Prince has worked with...
Gwen Stefani
Duets With Other Artists:
*Released as singles or in albums.
1. “U Make My Sunshine” with Angie Stone
2. “U Got The Look,” “Arms Of Orion” with Sheena Easton
3. “Free” with Vanity, and Jill Jones
4. “Take Me With U” with Apollonia
5. “Mia Bocca” with Jill Jones
6. “The Rhythm Of Your Heart,” “However Much U Want,” “Pope,” “2020” with Mayte
7. “The Continental” with Carmen Electra
8. “Why Should I Love U?,” “My Computer” with Kate Bush
9. “Beautiful, Loved and Blessed” with Tamar
10. “So Far, So Pleased,” “The Waiting Room” with Gwen Stefani
11. “Hot Wit’ U,” “The Adam & Eve Remix” with Eve
12. “Baby Knows” with Sheryl Crowe
13. “Diamonds And Pearls,” “Nothing Compares 2 U,” “I Rock, Therefore I Am,” “Jam Of The Year” with Rosie Gaines
14. “Love Sign,” “Snow Man”with Nona Gaye
15. “Love Bizarre” with Sheila E.
16. “Come On,” “Democrazy” with Chaka Khan
17. “Walk, Don’t Walk” with Elisa Fiorillo
18. “51 Hours” with Diamond & Pearl
19. “Yo Mister” with Patti LaBelle
Bria Valente
A Bolivian, whose real name is Brenda Fuentes. She was born in Minneapolis. Sang back up for Usher before Prince used her on his Planet Earth album. Prince wrote Elixer 4 her in 2009, with the success of "2nite".
Patti LaBelle
