Princess
Princess, born Desiree Carole Heslop on November 28, 1961, in London, England, is a British soul and R&B singer who rose to fame in the 1980s. She grew up listening to diverse influences like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and The Beatles, initially pursuing law before music. Her brother Don encouraged her entry into the industry, starting with backing vocals on a punk track and for the Afro-rock band Osibisa in the early 1980s.
Princess signed with producers Stock Aitken Waterman for her 1986 self-titled debut album, certified silver in the UK. The lead single "Say I'm Your Number One" hit UK Top 10 and charts across Europe, Australia, and more; follow-ups like "After the Love Has Gone" and "I'll Keep On Loving You" also charted.
Her 1987 album All for Love included the single "Red Hot." Personal tragedies struck, including her mother's death and brother's murder; she lived in the US from 1991-2003, doing session work like on Vanilla Ice's album. In 2004, she launched OnDa Ground Music Label with brother Donovan, releasing "Ride" and later singles like "Will You Call Me" (2023) and "London Town" (2025).
Princess
7:18
A2 I'll Keep On Loving You
7:15
A3 After The Love Has Gone
3:43
A4 Say I'm Your Number One
3:29
B1 If It Makes You Feel Good
6:03
B2 Tell Me Tomorrow
4:31
B3 Any Time's The Right Time
4:34
B4 Just A Teaze
3:39
Written-By – Stock / Aitken / Waterman* (tracks: A1 to B3) Written-By – Princess (track: B4)
Label: Supreme Records – SU1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1986
Genre: R&B Soul, Pop
Style: Eighties Soul, Disco
Princess (1986) is the debut studio album by British singer Princess, produced by Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW). It is highly regarded for its polished Hi-NRG/pop sound, featuring hit singles like "Say I'm Your Number One" and "After The Love Has Gone". It achieved silver certification in the UK, peaking at No. 15.
The album is a prime, early example of the SAW production style, featuring strong, melodic pop with dance-oriented beats.
Described as "pure class" with "catchy tunes", it includes the hits "Say I'm Your Number One," "After The Love Has Gone," and "I'll Keep On Loving You".
Later, expanded, and remastered editions (such as from Cherry Red Records) include various remixes and demo versions, including a notable alternative version of "Say I'm Your Number One".
The album is considered a quintessential, early Stock Aitken Waterman success, delivering a polished sound that defined part of the 1980s pop music scene. Fans generally regard it as a strong, nostalgic 80s pop album.
Some collectors on Discogs have noted that while the bonus tracks are essential, certain versions of the remaster have received criticism for sound quality issues or for featuring "edited" versions of the original songs.