Overview
- The finale features Prince’s When Doves Cry and Purple Rain as pivotal needle drops crafted to fit distinct emotional beats.
- Spotify reports global streams jumped about 243% for Purple Rain and 200% for When Doves Cry, with Prince’s catalog up roughly 190% overall.
- Gen Z listening surged sharply, including a 577% rise for Purple Rain and a 128% rise for When Doves Cry, according to Spotify data.
- Prince’s estate seldom licenses Purple Rain material, and the creators describe the clearance as a real long shot that was approved at the last minute.
- Music supervisor Nora Felder helped target the Purple Rain album to meet the scene’s structure, with clearance arriving only days before filming.