In this gorgeously poetic masterpiece, one of the finest from his oeuvre, Prince entices us to embark on the romantic journey of a lifetime in the song “The Screams of Passion.” Animated by the palpable chemistry between The Family’s lead vocalists St. Paul and Susannah, the third track from the band’s eponymous debut blends Prince’s signature funk with sumptuous lyrics that lead us down the long, twisting corridors of intimacy on the way to sexual ecstasy.

Come, follow me…

Rhonda Nicole is a Los Angeles-based independent singer/songwriter, music journalist, and social and digital marketing executive whose life officially turned purple in 1984. As the managing editor for the now-defunct SoulTrain.com, she interviewed a number of Prince-related artists including Jill Jones, Taja Sevelle, fDeluxe, Liv Warfield, and Andy Allo. Blending her passion for music and expertise in digital marketing, Rhonda Nicole developed and led social media strategy for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville. She’s a proud member of the Los Angeles chapter of the Recording Academy where she serves on the Advocacy Committee; Songwriters of North America (SONA); and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rhonda Nicole’s 2010 debut EP, ‘Nuda Veritas’, and self-produced releases ‘Radical Ecstasy’, ‘Home’, ‘LOVER’, her 2024 single ”Love Letters,” and her newest single “Brand New Thing” are available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.