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Shades Of Purple: A Prince Podcast

Ronica Crutchfield
Prince Rogers Nelson
Prince
Purple Rain
Vanity
Paisley Park
Michael Jackson
Music Industry
Warner Brothers
Little Red Corvette
Diamonds and Pearls
The Gold Experience
Morris Day
The Black Album
Race
Sexual Orientation
The Time
Black Lives Matter
Kim Berry
Kendrick Lamar
Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad

All about the life and times of the world renowned artist known as Prince Rogers Nelson. We will discussed the latest news, books, social and print media, estate activities, analysis of Prince's music and life as well as discussions and reactions to Prince-related stories.

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Latest Episodes

Discussion of the latest Prince's Legacy news with special guest Gabriel Crutchfield.

Discussion of Prince's Legacy and posthumous releases since his death 10 years ago today April 21, 2016.

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First episode in our new versus series. We will be putting Prince's albums and songs up against other artists albums and songs. With special guest Gabriel "Man with a Beenie" Crutchfield.

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My brief review of Prince's movie Under the Cherry Moon.

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Recent Guests

Gabriel Crutchfield
Husband of host, guest on Thriller vs Purple Rain
Man With a Beenie (podcast)
Episode: Purple Rain vs Thriller
Stephanie Mills
A long-time Prince fan from Indianapolis who shares her journey and experiences related to Prince's music.
Episode: Purple Night Talks: Stephanie Meals
Jason Webber
Author of 'Purple Bananas' which discusses Prince's influence on his life
Episode: Top 10 2023 Shades of Purple Podcast Episodes 💜

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Ronika Crutchfield
Host of Shades Of Purple: A Prince Podcast

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Do more research

    Needs to do more research and be more prepared. Have your notes ready.

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    Mocha gal
    United States6 months ago
  • Just ok

    I really wanted to like this more but the narrator is not the smoothest at articulation . Great stories and info and interesting content.

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    Irmzie
    United States3 years ago

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Some critiques mention a desire for more prep and sharper pacing to balance the rich content.
Fans like the candid, personal storytelling and cross-era comparisons.
Listeners appreciate the deep dives into Prince's catalog and estate discussions but note uneven articulation from the host.

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Purple Songs Origin Stories: Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad
Q: What do you think is the real backstory of the song 'Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad'?
The host speculates that it reflects Prince's relationship with Kim Against the backdrop of his rising fame.

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Across recent episodes, the show frequently explores Prince's legacy, posthumous releases, and the estate's handling of unreleased vault material, along with how distribution models and digital access shape fan communities. Conversations often contrast eras, examine cultural impact, and debate whether more material should be released, all while weaving personal fan experiences and broad music-history context. Noteworthy is the recurring tension between critical scrutiny of estate decisions and celebrating Prince's artistic influence, making it appealing to listeners interested in music history, artist estates, and archival discourse.

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