Controversy: The Album [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Intro

2. Do Something

3. Whats Jiggalatin

4. War Time

5. Beat It Up

6. Murder Rah

7. Hate Hustlin

8. Ridicule

9. Where U from 2003

10. No Joke

11. Clap Your Worker

12. Skull

13. Games Unlimited

14. They Don't Know Me

15. Turn That Sh** Down

16. 5 Day Hustle

Tracks:

Controversy
Sexuality
Do Me, Baby
Private Joy
Ronnie, Talk To Russia
Let's Work
Annie Christian
Jack U Off

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Written, produced, arranged, and performed by that little old funkmaster, Controversy hit stores in 1981 and still rocks 17 years later. As the title suggests, the subject matter Prince tackles here was meant to spark discussion. From the nasty anthems "Sexuality" and "Do Me Baby", to the slice of '80s political commentary "Ronnie Talk to Russia" and "Annie Christian," Prince does just that. Oh, and he doesn't forget about the booty either, making this the ultimate agit-prop, sex-you-up soundtrack. --Amy Linden

Customer Reviews:

Controversy is the key.......2007-07-09

All that needs to be said here is it's classic Prince. What more do you need?

Outstanding!.......2007-05-09

As an old school Prince fan from back in the day, I bought this "album" in vinyl form back in 1981. As any true Prince fan knows, there was a real treat inside the album cover! A full-size poster of Prince in the shower, leg warmers and all. I've been hooked ever since. I mean, what else can you say about him? He is a true Prince.

My favorites: Controversy, Do Me, Private Joy and Jack U Off. At the time, I had no idea what that meant, all I knew was I liked it and I liked him and I still do. Love you babe!

Controversy made 1999 the hit that it was.......2007-01-31

More times than not it is the disc before the big hit disc that is responsible for an artist hitting it big. Controversy is that disc. The first two Prince discs were unremarkable except for showing us the talent of what was to come. Dirty Mind was great and set the tone for future releases but very few took notice. Controversy was the snowball that became the 1999 avalanche. When Controversy came out a few more took notice, but in this case it just kept going. This was a classic case of word of mouth not letting a disc out of site. This album would not go away and that by the time 1999 came out Prince had a huge following because of Controversy. While 1999 is undeniably great Controversy may be his best. If you picked up Prince with 1999 then do yourself a favor and pick up Controversy, the disc that REALLY started it all for Prince.

Controversy.......2006-12-22

Awesome CD!!!!
I purchased this CD because I wanted a digital copy of the album that I own. This is one of the best albums Prince has written. The name does say it all. Go ahead and buy this CD, you won't be sorry that you did.

Another classic album from Prince.......2006-09-03

Prince's 1981 album CONTROVERSY is another classic album in his catalog. The title track is the standout immediately. This longer version than the single version features a prayer. The song is funky and effective. "Sexuality" is a great disco/funk number. "Do Me, Baby" is probably one of the sexiest songs he's ever done. This full length version is the one to hear. "Private Joy" is another funky song which is another favorite on the album. "Ronnie, Talk To Russia" is a short protest kind of song. Same goes for "Annie Christian", which he wrote about the shooting of John Lennon, Ronald Reagan, various Atlanta child murders. Not as effective as "Ronnie, Talk To Russia" but a decent track nonetheless. Overall a highlight in Prince's career.

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Skull Duggrey Is Tight!

Controversy: The Album
Skull Duggrey
Manufacturer: Unlimited (Sou999)
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008L3YZ
Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

Intro
Do Something
Whats Jiggalatin
War Time
Beat It Up
Murder Rah
Hate Hustlin
Ridicule
Where U from 2003
No Joke
Clap Your Worker
Skull
Games Unlimited
They Don't Know Me
Turn That Sh** Down
5 Day Hustle

Customer Reviews:

Skull Duggrey Is Tight!.......2007-05-25

First I'd like to say I'm happy I bought this cd and I like it alot, but Im also going to warn you guys theres only a couple good tracks....Clap Your Worker, & Skull, are the 2 tightest tracks and I listen to them alot.They alone are worth getting this cd for because they will remind you of the old Skull Duggrey from No Limit.The track titled Ridicule has a tight beat but its just a smokers anthem so he basically waisted a hot track because he didn't rap on it, he just repeated a chorus like rythem through the whole track. I'm rating this CD 3 stars because These Wicked Streets & Hoodlum Fo'Life would be considered 5 stars so I'm judging this CD upon those 2 cd's. Over-all, If your a Skull Duggrey fan, Hold it down for him and buy this album to add to your collection. Hope this review helps you out! P.S. I'm editing my review again because I made it seem like theres only 2 tight tracks... No Joke,Games Unlimited,They Dont Know Me are all tight , plus the more I listen to the album I like it more & more... I rate this CD 4 stars! He did good.

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This album is an instant hit.

Heated Controversy
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Manufacturer: Deliverence Entertainment
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A16XU0
Release Date: 2005-06-17

Tracks:

Intro
Ride With Us-ft. Despize
Up In Here-ft. Gunn
Games-ft. SireWater
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Boss Mode-ft. Hollow Tip
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Hotels 2 Motels-ft. Despize
The Game-ft. Gunn
I Can See-ft. Ashley Jones & SireWater
I Got It-ft. SireWater
Smoke & Ride
It Goes Down
No Drama-ft. Gunn
WestSide-ft. The Game
Political Warfare
Fake
Heater After Heater

Customer Reviews:

This album is an instant hit........2005-07-21

ShoTyme has done it with this album. It has continous heat from beginning to end. The song "GAMES" is off the hook referring to the games that females play all the time. The song "MOVE BACK" is a club banger and every club should be playing that song. This is definately the best rapper coming out of the West who is not black. I cant get enough of this album.

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Seasoned Greetings
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Manufacturer: Sound Safari Theater
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA2SWG
Release Date: 2004-07-06

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