"Prince," the second studio album by the prodigious American musician of the same name, debuted on October 19, 1979, under Warner Bros. Records. This album stands as a testament to Prince's multifaceted talents, as he not only wrote, arranged, and composed the music but also produced and performed every track.
 
Compared to his debut album, "For You" (1978), "Prince" showcased a broader range of musical styles and received greater acclaim both critically and commercially. It reached a peak position of 22 on the Billboard 200 chart and soared to number three on the Billboard R&B Chart. Featuring three standout hits on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart—"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?," "Sexy Dancer," and "I Wanna Be Your Lover"—the album catapulted Prince into mainstream success. "I Wanna Be Your Lover" marked Prince's breakthrough hit on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching an impressive number eleven while also claiming the top spot on the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart.