Samples and interpolations are two of the most artistic ways to pay homage. Repurposing classic tracks and lifting from deep cuts shows both appreciation and knowledge, equal parts a reference and a flex. In our third Purple piece, we look at five great Prince samples.

Prince knew how to write a song, something he proved time and time again throughout his 39-album career. Here's ten standout, streaming-ready tracks that aren't the five you always hear on the radio.

Though prolific in his own right, one of Prince's greatest strengths was his eye for talent. Two years after his untimely death, we look at five the young artists endorsed by The Purple One.