But by far, the most influential artist to all people in regards to funk and dance music, was Prince. Prince released his first full-length record in 1978, titled "For You", and from there would go on to blend many styles of music together into a danceable and soulful presentation of art. His self-titled release "Prince" was funky and sexy, but without talk of drug use or "sexploitation". The album artwork featured him riding nude on a white horse, which was very controversial to the media. This controversy continued, and Prince released "Dirty Mind" in 1980, "Controversy" in 1981, and "1999" in 1982, and many, many more since then that have charted #1 hits.