As we previously posted, Alicia Key’s next single will be a new jam titled “Like You’ll Never See Me Again”. From the first listen this song had Prince written all over it. I love it because it is unlike anything else I hear on radio right now. Although Alicia Keys already covered a Prince track (How Come You Don’t Call Me). This track had her interpreting the pop legend in her own way. The result is a song that is sleek, soulful, and sweet.

People can say what they want about the androgynous pop star but the fact of the matter is that Prince is a musical genius. His lyrics and songwriting were groundbreaking and his vocal styling have influenced many of the male and female stars of our day (see D’angelo, Maxwell, Robin Thicke, Ciara). He also was the first singer/songwriter to make a lucrative career writing for other artists (Vanity, Chaka Kahn, Sinead O’Connor, The Bangles, Mel’isa Morgan), a track that artists like Babyface and R. Kelly can thank him for. The man could not only write a song but could play almost any instrument on the face of the planet. Simply incredible, I’m pulling out my Prince Greatest Hits right now. Enjoy Alicia Keys new single and some of my Prince favorites.

Alicia Keys – Like You’ll Never See Me Again (CD Version)

Prince – Adore
Prince – Do Me Baby