DANCE MUSIC COMMUNITY MOURNS PRINCE
The musical icon died yesterday at his home in Minnesota
The electronic music world is mourning the loss of Prince, who died yesterday aged 57.
Tributes to the Purple One, who left a huge mark on dance music over his 40 year-long career, have been pouring in after news broke that he had been found dead at his Paisley Park Estate.
Among the countless artists and figures to pay their dues were Carl Craig, Nile Rodgers and Underground Resistance, who posted a photo of the star simply captioned, “Respect”.
Many other producers, DJs and musicians took to social media to post memories and reflections, a few of which you can read below.
Damn. RIP to a true legend. The world won't be the same without Prince's crazy ass.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) April 21, 2016
True story: Prince is my mom's favorite artist and when I was a kid I built a doll town and tried to call it Erotic City.
— The Black Madonna (@blackmadonnachi) April 21, 2016
The coolest person who ever lived pic.twitter.com/qoZOzfSL2l
— Scuba (@ScubaOfficial) April 21, 2016
Prince was a god. A giant that that walked the earth in platforms. Now his energy shall be passed on. We best show him some gratitude.
— Alexander Nut (@AlexanderNut) April 21, 2016
Today will have to be a Global holiday #princeday
— carl craig (@carlcraignet) April 21, 2016
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he's at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
"The rain will come down, then U will have 2 choose. If U believe, look 2 the dawn and U shall never lose." pic.twitter.com/YL7OBLXtFh
— Mike Servito (@mikeservito) April 21, 2016
Very sad news. Prince, thank u4 all the memories music & inspiration.
— Richie Hawtin (@richiehawtin) April 21, 2016
Sometimes it snows in April...
Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/SCWQTMqQ69
— Ben Klock (Official) (@BenKlock) April 21, 2016
#RIP #Prince Here's our last jam together David Bowie #LetsDance @essencefest #Luv4Ever @nilerodgers https://t.co/w6BmJ1kuzJ
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) April 21, 2016