One could argue the Time's influence on black music was greater than Prince.
Good call.
Love NE, and they were there at the early 80's hip hop as hip-hop acts used to use them on the bill to get booked at venues. But Force MD's (formerly Force MC's) were around at the time and vocally were more talented and could rap better... New Edition were way better marketed and the solo stints set them apart.
Good call.