For Mr.Prince, music was never about chasing trends or following a blueprint—it was about getting the ideas out of his head and into an iPod. That need to create something deeply personal, something that didn’t quite exist yet, is what first sparked his journey. “Everyone has a unique style, and I didn’t hear anyone with mine in particular,” he says. From the jump, music was more than sound to him—it was solace, strength, and self-expression.
His style? All over the place—but in a good way. Think Bone Thugs, Ice Cube, The-Dream, Kid Cudi, and Babyface, thrown into a blender with anime soundtracks and video game loops. The result is a genre-defying pocket all his own—eclectic, emotional, and often hard to categorize. It’s not just about making beats or bars. For Mr.Prince, it’s about building vibes that feel lived-in.
Running an independent label isn’t easy—especially when you’re a one-man operation. “Marketing and building an audience [has been the hardest part] ‘cause I hate social media so much,” he admits. But that hasn’t stopped him. His proudest moment? Launching his own imprint, Nu Music Underground, and releasing music under his own terms. “I’m the sole member, so I was proud of setting up the LLC and having all my licenses ready,” he says. That move wasn’t just about ownership—it was about legitimizing the grind.
Despite his aversion to online hustle, Mr.Prince makes an effort to connect with his fans—many of whom he knows personally. “I respond to every message I get—unless it’s a scammer,” he laughs, “there’s an infinite amount of people who wanna scam artists nowadays.” Behind that humor is an artist who genuinely cares about his listeners and sees music as a shared experience, not just a broadcast.
Right now, he’s gearing up to drop his next single and is deep into the creative process for his upcoming EP, EP1: Elijah Prince – Episode One—a project expected to drop this winter. It’s raw, personal, and reflective of the many untold stories sitting in his vault. “I have hundreds of projects no one’s heard ‘cause I think everything is unfinished,” he admits. “But no one cares about that as much as I do.”
What’s next? Hopefully, the second EP by next year—and with it, a broader audience ready to catch up to the world Mr.Prince has been quietly building. And if you’re reading this? He’s got a message just for you: “If you’re reading this, I love you.”