Studio Album · No. 12
Diamonds and Pearls Songwriting Credits by Prince
Produced by Prince · Engineered by Keith Cohen, David Friedlander, Michael Koppelman, Sylvia Massy
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Prince carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
This was the first album credited to Prince and the New Power Generation, and the band's presence reshaped the writing. Rosie Gaines co-wrote and shared lead vocals on several tracks, including 'Money Don't Matter 2 Night,' while rapper Tony M. and Kirk Johnson contributed to the more hip-hop-leaning material such as 'Jughead.' Prince still wrote and produced the bulk of the record, but the songs were built around a working band rather than his usual solo multitracking.
Diamonds and Pearls is the eleventh studio album by Prince and the New Power Generation, released in October 1991 on Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records and produced by Prince. The album marked Prince's return to more accessible pop and R&B songwriting following the dense experimentation of his late-1980s work, and it rewarded him commercially with one of his biggest hits since Purple Rain. The title track and 'Cream' both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and 'Insatiable' became a classic slow jam that showcased the warm chemistry between Prince and his new backing band. The album debuted in the top five in multiple countries and sold over four million copies worldwide. Diamonds and Pearls is a joyful, expansive record that announced a new creative chapter while reaffirming Prince's instinct for irresistible pop melody.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thunder
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals)Tony M. (Rap) |
| 2 |
Daddy Pop
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals)Tony M. (Rap) |
| 3 |
Diamonds and Pearls
#3
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Co-Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Cream
#1
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 5 |
Strollin'
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals) |
| 6 |
Willing and Able
|
Prince Rogers NelsonLevi Seacer Jr.Tony Mosley | Prince Rogers NelsonLevi Seacer Jr.Tony Mosley | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Co-Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Gett Off
#21
|
Prince Rogers NelsonEric Leeds | Prince Rogers NelsonEric Leeds | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Tony M. (Rap)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals) |
| 8 |
Walk Don't Walk
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals) |
| 9 |
Jughead
|
Prince Rogers NelsonTony MosleyKirk Johnson | Prince Rogers NelsonTony MosleyKirk Johnson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Tony M. (Rap) |
| 10 |
Money Don't Matter 2 Night
#23
|
Prince Rogers NelsonRosie Gaines | Prince Rogers NelsonRosie Gaines | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals) |
| 11 |
Push
|
Prince Rogers NelsonRosie Gaines | Prince Rogers NelsonRosie Gaines | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Tony M. (Rap)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals) |
| 12 |
Insatiable
|
Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist) |
| 13 |
Live 4 Love (Last Words from the Cockpit)
|
Prince Rogers NelsonTony Mosley | Prince Rogers NelsonTony Mosley | Prince Rogers Nelson | Prince (Lead Vocals, Multi-Instrumentalist)Rosie Gaines (Backing Vocals)Tony M. (Rap) |