Vintage Recordings on Instagram: "Prince’s impact on music goes far beyond his catalog. He redefined what it meant to be a complete artist — someone who could write, produce, sing, perform, and play at an elite level without relying on outside control. From the beginning of his career, Prince insisted on autonomy, building a sound that felt personal, fearless, and unrestricted. His music defied easy categorization. Funk rhythms collided with rock guitars, pop melodies blended with soul emotion,