"The Idol" was The Weeknd's "Purple Rain"

I'm watching a really awesome Prince documentary on YT and it just dawned on me that what Prince did with "Purple Rain", The Weeked did with "The Idol".

Both very ambitious musicians wanting to spread their art with acting and develop an entire sound based on their parts in the movie/show they helped develop.

Purple Rain the album was fan-freaking-tastic! Purple Rain the movie left much to be desired. This absolutely parallels with The Idol (though I do not think that album has as much staying power as the Purple Rain album.)

Being in a creative industry must be so fun (Sometimes. Miss me with the paparazzis).

All right, thanks for reading my random thoughts. :)