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The Meaning of Life According to Prince and Purple Rain
When I first heard the classic jam, “When Doves Cry,” it was actually by 90’s r&b artist, Ginuwine, who’s famously known for his hit song, Pony.
If you don’t know who Ginuwine is, I forgive you. However, for Tom, played by comedian Aziz Ansari on Parks and Recreation, it’s a slightly bigger deal.
It wasn’t until I was older, that I realized it was actually a remake of a Prince song. Needless to say, I wasn’t the biggest fan. Not because I didn’t enjoy his music, which I do now, but my taste was less evolved during my younger years.
Forgive me Prince fans!
He’s a bonified legend. If you’re a fan, I’m sure there is no dispute there.
His dress attire, makeup, and overall vibe was thought-provoking, to put it mildly.
He’s probably the only man I know that can wear heels and steal yo girl.
He played multiple instruments, wrote his own music, and according to late comedian and actor Charlie Murphy, could straight up hoop (hood vernacular for…
