Why Prince Still Feels Untouchable: Purple Rain, 1999 & More | 04.14

In this emotional and nostalgic episode of *The Right Time*, host Beaumont Jones and his brother Patrice Lamumba Jones reflect on the enduring legacy of Prince, marking the 10th anniversary of his death. The conversation centers on Prince’s transformative impact during their formative years in Atlanta and London, particularly through the albums *Dirty Mind*, *1999*, and *Purple Rain*. Patrice recounts the visceral shock of learning of Prince’s death while in Paris, the cultural saturation of his music in the 1980s, and the unique way Prince blended genre, identity, and performance into a singular artistic force. They explore how Prince’s music—especially the seamless, non-skippable albums—created immersive experiences, how his androgyny challenged norms, and how his guitar mastery, particularly in the *Purple Rain* concert film, redefined live performance. The brothers also discuss Prince’s later work, his complex relationship with the music industry, and the lasting influence of his audacity and innovation on Black artistry and cultural expression.