my favorite artist was prince.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 \u2013 April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and director. He was known for his eclectic work, flamboyant stage presence, extravagant dress and makeup, and wide vocal range. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won eight Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for the 1984 film \"Purple Rain\". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Prince was born in Minneapolis and developed an interest in music as a young child. He signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 17, and released his debut album \"For You\" in 1978. His 1979 album \"Prince\" went platinum, and his next three records\u2014\"Dirty Mind\" (1980), \"Controversy\" (1981), and \"1999\" (1982)\u2014continued his success, showcasing Prince's prominently sexual lyrics and blending of funk, dance, and rock music. In 1984, he began referring to his backup band as The Revolution and released \"Purple Rain\", the soundtrack album to his film debut.\n"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Prince rogers nelso in an american singer and songwriter "}, {"role": "user", "content": "What type of music does he do?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "He had a wide variety of styles including funk, rock, r and b , and soul music. "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Oh cool. I like all those. How old is his music?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Not much information on that but i did find another fact is that he sold over 100 million records world wide "}, {"role": "user", "content": "Wow! That's amazing. Sounds like he was very successful. Did he play any instruments?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "Not much information but to answer your previous question i did find that his first album came out in 1979!"}, {"role": "user", "content": "That's when I was born! I'll have to look that album up."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "You should !  His record contract was signed by the warner brothers "}, {"role": "user", "content": "I see. Do you think he stayed with them all this time?"}]