How Did Prince Rogers Nelson Influence Pop Music

Prince Rogers Nelson is an American singer, actor and songwriter and has been a huge contributor to what pop music was and will become.For decades he has continued to aew generations of people with his music.He constantly set trends not only clothing but social changes too.Blending jazz and rock and roll together was a recipe for greatness and success. Born June 7,1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota Prince Rogers Nelson had hardships in his early life, But that didn't get in the way of his passion for music. “…the Nelsons ultimately less harmony in their marriage than in the music and went their separate ways.”(“Prince”a) His mother and father,Mattie and John Nelson, Both were musically blessed.Prince struggled a little with his parents split.He

“Pop stars frequently alter their names, but rarely has a change of moniker caused a stir like the one motivated by the artist formerly known as Prince.” (“Prince”a)Prince made it easier for people and other different artist to be themselves. Artist today aren't afraid to be an outcast . They take on the challenge of being proud to be themselves just because are man did years ago. “[He] Projects one of the most confusing, enigmatic images in pop music, mixing erotic love with religion,irony and humor with seriousness.”(Baughman) All these attributes made him his own artist. Prince could never be categorized because of his original and futuristic mind.Thanks to Prince more artist like the Weeknd and Frank Ocean show the industry and society their true

“ In a decade widely remembered for its selfishness and soullessness,Prince redefined the concept of “soulful” music.” (Draper) I love soulful music, it teaches you alot. Prince made soulful music mean more than what it was. Soulful music informs you about love and the ups and downs of life princes music also taught me how to handle situations and that being different is okay. “And that's to say nothing of his sometimes-muted allegiance to old-school soul, which may well have fostered a modern context for contemporary artists like Musiq and Alicia Keys to explore.” (Diers) As a big fan of R&B music especially 90s i admire Music and Alicia Keys .They are two major artist i grew up listening to. Teaching me the importance of love and life. Prince inspired the people who inspired me.Their music is an extension of his and so Prince's impact will forever be passed