Prince – Graffiti Bridge

Prince - Graffiti Bridge is an ambitious, genre-spanning release that serves as both a studio album and the soundtrack to Prince’s 1990 film of the same name. Packed with funk, soul, rock, gospel, and new jack swing influences, it captures Prince at one of his most eclectic and collaborative phases.

Blending solo material with performances from associated acts like The Time and contributions from a wide cast of vocalists and musicians, Graffiti Bridge plays out like a musical narrative - moving between high-energy funk workouts, spiritual reflections, and cinematic interludes.

Standout tracks such as “Thieves in the Temple” and “New Power Generation” showcase Prince’s ability to fuse sharp songwriting with cutting-edge production, while songs like “Melody Cool” (featuring Mavis Staples) bring a rich, soulful depth. Collaborations with artists including Tevin Campbell and funk pioneer George Clinton further expand the album’s sonic palette.

Throughout, Prince handles the majority of instrumentation and production, seamlessly shifting styles while maintaining a cohesive artistic vision. The result is a bold, theatrical album that blends pop accessibility with deeper themes of love, faith, and identity.

Dynamic, experimental, and unmistakably Prince, Graffiti Bridge stands as a unique entry in his vast catalogue - bridging the gap between his classic ‘80s sound and the evolving musical landscape of the ‘90s.

Tracklist:

A Side
A1 Can't Stop This Feeling I Got
A2 New Power Generation
A3 Release It
A4 The Question Of U

B Side
B1 Elephants & Flowers
B2 Round And Round
B3 We Can Funk
B4 Joy In Repetition

C Side
C1 Love Machine
C2 Tick, Tick, Bang
C3 Shake!
C4 Thieves In The Temple

D Side
D1 The Latest Fashion
D2 Melody Cool
D3 Still Would Stand All Time
D4 Graffiti Bridge
D5 New Power Generation (Pt. II)