Prince’s influence on rave
Exploring The Purple One’s musical DNA in the rave with an hour of Prince-inspired electronic music.
A constant force in dance culture, Prince’s distinct groove and signature funk have influenced the likes of Frankie Knuckles and the Ragga Twins to Luke Vibert and Felix Da Housecat. Expect a deep dive into tracks that sample and reimagine the music of Prince. Spend an hour exploring The Purple One’s musical DNA in the rave with a mix of Prince-inspired electronic music.
Produced by We Are Grape for BBC Radio 6 Music.
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Bomb the Bass
Beat Dis
- The 80s Album.
- BMG UK & Ireland.
- 007.
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Thundercat
Friend Zone (Ross From Friends remix)
- Brainfeeder X.
- Brainfeeder.
- D2.
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Prince
Controversy (Kevin McKay Edit)
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DJ Mehdi
I Am Somebody (Switch Mix)
- Mixmag Presents: Annie Mac Brings the Noise.
- Mixmag.
- 009.
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Felix da Housecat
We All Wanna Be Prince
- The Underground 2010.
- Ministry of Sound Recordings.
- 105.
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Justice
Genesis
- Cross.
- Ed Banger.
- 01.
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Cybotron
Alleys of Your Mind
- Motor City Machine Music: An Exploration of Cybotron.
- BGP Records.
- 003.
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Frankie Knuckles, Director's Cut & Eric Kupper
Baby Wants To Ride (feat. Jamie Principle)
- SoSure Music.
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Hot Since 82
Walk Around Like Your Bigger Than Prince
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Luke Vibert
Clap Sing
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The Ragga Twins
Hooligan 69
- Reggae Owes Me Money.
- Shut Up and Dance Records.
- 004.
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DJ Die & Jenna G
1000 Soul Songs
- UKF Summer Drum & Bass.
- UKF.
- 001.
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Moodymann
Lyk U Used 2
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Jessie Ware
Running
- Universal-Island Records.
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Prince
I Wanna Be Your Lover (Dimitri From Paris Re-Edit)
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