The Purple Print:

Prince-influenced Songs that I Love

In processing Prince’s untimely departure, one can’t help but marvel not only at the incredible catalog of music he created, but also at the incredible body of music he influenced. Countless musicians have entered the recording studio with one goal in mind: to recreate that magical Prince sound. Listed by artist, here are some of my favorite examples of music that carries the unmistakable “Purple Print”:

Alicia Keys:

Beyonce:

Britney Spears:

Christina Aguilera:

Christina Milian:

Ciara:

D’angelo:

Diddy:

The Dream:

Electric Red:

Erykah Badu:

Janelle Monae:

Janet Jackson:

Jazmine Sullivan:

J-Holiday:

Jody Watley:

Justin Timberlake:

Kanye West:

Keri Hilson:

Lauryn Hill:

Lenny Kravtiz:

Mariah Carey:

Marsha Ambrosius:

Maxwell:

Miguel:

Mint Condition:

Ne-Yo:

Pink:

Rihanna:

Robin Thicke:

Snoop Dogg:

Solange:

Usher:

Have I left out any of YOUR faves?…If so lemme know in the comments ;)

PURPLE
PEA$E
KIBWE