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5 Ways Prince Challenged Entertainment Standards
It's been nine years since we lost the icon, but his influence can still be felt.
The prodigious musician defied convention in countless ways, ceaselessly challenging the entertainment industry's status quo through his groundbreaking sound, striking visual aesthetic, and unapologetic demeanor. Ever pushing the envelope, Prince's unparalleled creativity and daring self-expression blazed a trail for subsequent artists like D'Angelo, Lucky Daye, and countless others to follow. His 1984 film Purple Rain and the accompanying motion picture soundtrack was a cultural reset.The album spawned several classic records including “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” the latter of which garnered the singer backlash for its explicit undertone.
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