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I’m Sorry, “Can’t Let Her Get Away”: You’re Underrated
I’m Sorry, “Can’t Let Her Get Away”: You’re Underrated
To commemorate #15YearsWithoutMichaelJackson and #WorldVitiligoDay, we revisit one of his most underrated gems from the 1990s.
A Lack of Discipline
A Lack of Discipline
Janet Jackson’s own words tell a subtle but deeper story of her music.
#PrinceCelebration2022 at Paisley Park — It’s Happening!
#PrinceCelebration2022 at Paisley Park — It’s Happening!
After 3 long years, and a global pandemic, it’s finally happening! Prince Celebration returns to Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota from…
Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ Turns 30: Engaging Pop Culture Without Losing the Gospel
Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ Turns 30: Engaging Pop Culture Without Losing the Gospel
It’s one thing to sell millions of records. It’s another to have a Biblical worldview. But what happens when both things are true?
Escaping the Pandemic with a Purple Paisley Reunion — PPB’s Under The Cherry Moon 35th Anniversary!
Escaping the Pandemic with a Purple Paisley Reunion — PPB’s Under The Cherry Moon 35th Anniversary!
In July, Purple Paisley Brunch organized a party in NYC for the 35th anniversary of Prince’s 1986 cult classic movie, Under The Cherry…
Why doesn’t The Michael Jackson Estate do more?
Why doesn’t The Michael Jackson Estate do more?
The King of Pop’s Estate isn’t giving the fans what we really want.
The Journey To ‘Pay Your Way In Pain’ — St Vincent
The Journey To ‘Pay Your Way In Pain’ — St Vincent
Only Annie Clark would drop a brand new music video and lead single a whole fifteen minutes before my final college lesson of the week…
Have new Michael Jackson songs been registered for release? An exploration.
Have new Michael Jackson songs been registered for release? An exploration.
What’s next from the King of Pop’s Estate?
‘Intruder’ by Gary Numan — Single Review
‘Intruder’ by Gary Numan — Single Review
Since May 31st 2019, we’ve known this was coming. If you’re a die hard Gary Numan fan, you’ve been counting the days. If you saw him live…
Prince — “Sign O’ The Times Deluxe” — Epic Giveaway Contest!
Prince — “Sign O’ The Times Deluxe” — Epic Giveaway Contest!
Hey Purple People, welcome to our biggest competition giveaway yet here on The Violet Reality! To celebrate the release of “Sign O’ The…
Marilyn Manson — ‘We Are Chaos’ — Album Review
Marilyn Manson — ‘We Are Chaos’ — Album Review
Is “We Are Chaos” another reinvention for the God of F**k? Or a return to already covered ground?
‘Smooth Criminal’ Is Michael Jackson’s Best Short Film, Even If ‘Thriller’ Is the G.O.A.T.
‘Smooth Criminal’ Is Michael Jackson’s Best Short Film, Even If ‘Thriller’ Is the G.O.A.T.
Yes, you read that right. There’s a difference between “greatest” and “best.”
Beck — ‘Hyperspace 2020’ Review
Beck — ‘Hyperspace 2020’ Review
By the time you’re reading this it’s technically my third time reviewing this album, but for a damn good reason.
Marilyn Manson — We Are Chaos — Single Review
Marilyn Manson — We Are Chaos — Single Review
What should you expect from Marilyn Manson’s latest? Read and find out….
The Time We Lost Michael Jackson
The Time We Lost Michael Jackson
The world gave up on the King of Pop, but did he give up on us first?
Has The Prince Estate Done Enough So Far?
Has The Prince Estate Done Enough So Far?
Quality of quantity remains the debate among Prince fans
What Becomes A Legend Most
What Becomes A Legend Most
The youngest Jackson sibling became the biggest star
David Bowie — ‘ChangesNowBowie’ — Album Review
David Bowie — ‘ChangesNowBowie’ — Album Review
We take a look at the latest posthumous release from the David Bowie Estate.
I’m Not Afraid Of Who You Are
I’m Not Afraid Of Who You Are
Madonna revolutionized the art of upsetting heteronormative ideology and abolishing the gender binary.
Tamar Davis returns with the tantalisingly sexy “Imagination”
Tamar Davis returns with the tantalisingly sexy “Imagination”
Prince’s “3121” returns in top form with her new single, featuring the legendary Jellybean Johnson!
A Train Is Leaving All Day
A Train Is Leaving All Day
Prince’s Around The World In A Day Is 35 Years Old
Confluence: Prince’s Piano & A Microphone Tour And The Beautiful Ones
Confluence: Prince’s Piano & A Microphone Tour And The Beautiful Ones
As the beginning of 2016 was approaching, Prince was in the midst of two unprecedented projects coinciding with significant change in his…