The first time I ever heard Prince was the day he passed. I was twelve years old, sitting alone in my bedroom, when Purple Rain came through the speakers for the first time. I didn’t know who he was or his story, but when the iconic guitar chords began to play, something broke in me and I started to cry. That moment changed me. Even though I discovered him too late in life to see him live, I’ve spent every year since trying to understand the world he created- his music, his genius, his mystery, and the way he taught generations to be unapologetically themselves. Welcome to the Violet Vault, a podcast dedicated to exploring Prince’s legacy through deep dives, rare stories, and conversations with the fans and artists he continues to inspire. Each episode, we’ll unlock a different side of the vault-from his early Minneapolis years to his spiritual journey, from the music that shook the world to the quiet moments that defined the man behind the purple. This podcast is my love letter to an artist who changed how I see music, creativity, and freedom. Because for me, Purple Rain wasn’t just a song. It was the beginning. This is the Violet Vault, and I hope you’ll step inside.