I remember hearing “Pop Life” on New York’s airwaves back in the 80’s and thinking to myself, Purple Rain isn’t a fluke. This Prince dude was the real deal. An extraordinary songwriter and performer. “Pop Life” was a bit of a departure and a song chock full of ownable elements. That opening synthesizer, the slap and pop bass, Wendy and Lisa singing backup, and that seemingly random boxing match sound sample.

“What's the matter with your life. Is the poverty bringing you down? Is the mailman jerking you 'round? Did he put your million dollar check in someone else's box?”