When the term “musical genius” is mentioned, one of the first names that comes to mind is Prince. So many Hip Hop artists have been influenced by the lyrics, melodies, and style of the reclusive superstar that it’s a wonder he hasn’t opened up an academy to train them in Funk 101. Most mainstream listeners are familiar with his catalogue of dance grooves, but the Minneapolis mastermind has always been on the cutting edge of socially conscious music as well. Listen to his track about the tense climate in “Baltimore” featuring Eryn Allen Kane.
https://soundcloud.com/prince3eg/baltimore
