Sheila E., KING + More Prince Collaborators Reflect On The Purple One's Genius
Despite his own prolific output, Prince is just as well known for the tracks he helmed for others as those that took him to the top with his own name. His list of collaborators is miles-long, but if one were to sit with any of them, they'd find the common thread to be Prince's unflinching support of their journey, a constant source of motivation for young guns and established artists alike, from one of the best to ever do it. The New York Times recently caught up with some of Prince's most pronounced proteges, including dear friend Sheila E. longtime collaborators Cassandra Wilson and Cassandra O'Neil, Paisley Park engineer, Morris Hayes, and the latest additions to the purple pantheon, none other than KING. Though their respective time with the heavyweight hit-maker differs greatly, each of them share a lesson they learned while under the wing of The Purple One, stressing just how indispensable he was in the formation and incubation of their careers. The reminiscences are far too touching for these pages to hold, so implore you to hit the link to read up on just what these collaborators learned from their dearly beloved Prince.