Prince's Most Popular Songs Ranking [2025]

Soft and WetPrince15rank/position

Soft and Wet

Prince—known as His Royal Highness—handled everything himself: not only songwriting, but vocals, all instruments, and production.

He was a prolific creator who released numerous works, and it’s said there’s also a vast trove of unreleased recordings that never made it out due to his perfectionism.

A true genius in every sense, Prince crafted his debut single “Soft and Wet” entirely on his own and released it on his 20th birthday alongside the album.

His distinctive falsetto was already fully formed at this point, and the layered one-man choral work makes for an impressively funky pop tune.

The lyrics are a straightforward love song packed with the kind of sexy elements so characteristic of Prince, yet they still carry a touch of youthful innocence—and that’s part of the charm.

As a valuable document capturing Prince in his early, fresh-faced phase before he hit his peak in the 1980s, this is something fans who only know his ’80s hits should especially check out.

Thieves In the TemplePrince16rank/position

Prince – Thieves In The Temple (Official Music Video)

Prince is highly skilled at blending every genre.

His track “Thieves In the Temple” incorporates R&B, blues, and even elements close to rock, making it a highly unconventional sound for R&B.

It’s a recommended pick for anyone who wants to hear R&B with a unique twist.

When You were MinePrince17rank/position

When You Were Mine

A track included on Prince’s third album, Dirty Mind.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, it was often performed at his concerts.

This was before he broke through with Purple Rain, and his falsetto voice is particularly striking.

Gett OffPrince & The New Power Generation18rank/position

Prince & The New Power Generation – Gett Off (Official Music Video)

A track released as a single in 1991 by Prince and The New Power Generation.

It became a hit around the world and reached No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts.

It samples J.

R.

Funk and the Love Machine’s 1980 track “Feel Good, Party Time.”

Raspberry BeretPrince & The Revolution19rank/position

Prince and the Revolution – Raspberry Beret (Official Music Video)

One of the standout songs that added color to the glorious ’80s dance music scene, this track showcases Prince’s unique artistic vision to the fullest.

It captures the bittersweet memories of first love with a pop sound infused with psychedelic elements, leaving a vivid impression on listeners.

Released in May 1985, the song sparked a major reaction, reaching No.

2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

As a single from the album “Around the World in a Day,” it drew significant attention and came to symbolize Prince’s new musical challenges.

It’s a perfect pick for those who want to relive nostalgic youth or are looking for a heartwarming love song.

Baby Im A StarPrince20rank/position

Prince & The Revolution Baby I’m A Star vs Subha Hone Na De nelson tribute

Prince, the world-renowned artist who sadly passed away in 2016, received exceptionally high acclaim from hardcore music enthusiasts around the globe for his innovative musical style that mixed various genres.

His guitar skills were outstanding as well, far surpassing those of many other guitarists.

His classic song “Baby I’m A Star” is a memorable work featuring powerful lyrics that portray a man who refuses to give up on becoming a star.

Chealsea RogerPrince21rank/position

Chealsea Rogers Prince

This is a classic club track by Prince, a popular artist known for his danceable band sound that channels a boogie flavor to deliver power.

Its refined production has strong support from old-school listeners and makes it a great pick for people in their 40s.