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Rick James' Prince Anectdotes in new bio funny shit, every encounter of these two egomaniacs has the underpinnings of pure comedy. In his new bio, James said that Prince stole his whole act when he let the guy open for him. The generosity of that gesture and Prince's ruthlessness was apparent here. James couldn't do his act after Prince had already stolen it. Then, there was the encounter with the pic we've all seen, of Rick ready to kick Prince's little ass for not signing and being disrespectful to Rick's Momma. Steve faragnoli made him apologize and he is seen in the pic. The funniest one was where Eddie Murphy asked Prince to produce some music for him and had a meeting. He walked off all pissed because Prince stared at him stuck his finger in his drink and sucked it. Prince comes across like a sheltered, talented little kid, who has no real social skills and is parented by people who shuttle him around and make a buck off him. Crazy Injun' Music here:
http://www.petesilas.com | |
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regardless..
"Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know
that we riddled some middleman who didn't do diddily"--BP | |
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I finally got Rick's biog. a few months back and I read it cover to cover over a weekend, which is fast for me, and it just gave me a whole new respect for Rick.
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He has a new bio out? Ignore this post.
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NouveauDance said: I finally got Rick's biog. a few months back and I read it cover to cover over a weekend, which is fast for me, and it just gave me a whole new respect for Rick.
I was already a big fan of the music, but the book, and his attitude to life throughout it, and upon reflection was just honest and very down to earth. I did giggle and snort at the Prince references because he just made P. sound like the little prissy bitch he probably was back then.  does it talk about his conversion to Islam? "Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know
that we riddled some middleman who didn't do diddily"--BP | |
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Prince was NOT what the above says he was. He was FAR from spoiled or "prissy".
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purplewisdom said: does it talk about his conversion to Islam?
It does, not a lot, but it's stated in the later chapters about when he's in prison. He doesn't really dwell on that time though. | |
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NouveauDance said: purplewisdom said: does it talk about his conversion to Islam?
It does, not a lot, but it's stated in the later chapters about when he's in prison. He doesn't really dwell on that time though. cool.. i read one of his last interviews on a hip hop site where he talks about his spiritual turn around, quite amazed! "Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know
that we riddled some middleman who didn't do diddily"--BP | |
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Giovanni777 said: Prince was NOT what the above says he was. He was FAR from spoiled or "prissy".
U R all forgetting that Prince worked his way up, unlike the spoiled-ass nephew of one of the Temptations. Prince left home at what... 14? No family connections, no nothing BUT talent and drive. Shit... Rick James was the one frontin'. He didn't even play the BASS on his records. I love his funky jams, but enough is enough with this bullshit. It was a beef, and Rick's way was 2 talk plenty of shit. Prince's way was 2 remain silent. Prince's way was to rip off ricks' ideas. I love both, and am just saying that Prince did have it hard as a kid, but as an adult he's just been a big fucking baby. Crazy Injun' Music here:
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NouveauDance said: I finally got Rick's biog. a few months back and I read it cover to cover over a weekend, which is fast for me, and it just gave me a whole new respect for Rick.
I was already a big fan of the music, but the book, and his attitude to life throughout it, and upon reflection was just honest and very down to earth. I did giggle and snort at the Prince references because he just made P. sound like the little prissy bitch he probably was back then. Shiiiiit, what's changed from back then?????    You don't need directions and you don't need cash. From your Jimmy Choos to your Ultralash. ~ Prince 
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Illustrator said: He has a new bio out?
Does he mention how the after-life is treating him? | |
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Illustrator said: He has a new bio out?
Does he mention how the after-life is treating him? 
mozfonky said: The funniest one was where Eddie Murphy asked Prince to produce some music for him and had a meeting. He walked off all pissed because Prince stared at him stuck his finger in his drink and sucked it.
When I heard this awhile back.....Pfff  I've built a wall not to block anyone out, but to see who loves me enough to climb over it. | |
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Rick was always hilarious when it came to Prince. Andy has spoken dammitt. | |
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Giovanni777 said: Prince was NOT what the above says he was. He was FAR from spoiled or "prissy".
U R all forgetting that Prince worked his way up, unlike the spoiled-ass nephew of one of the Temptations. Prince left home at what... 14? No family connections, no nothing BUT talent and drive. Shit... Rick James was the one frontin'. He didn't even play the BASS on his records. I love his funky jams, but enough is enough with this bullshit. It was a beef, and Rick's way was 2 talk plenty of shit. Prince's way was 2 remain silent. A lot of people don't play bass on their own records
Rick threw down some heavy funk back in the day. Prince ain't never thrown down that hard. [Edited 11/6/07 12:20pm] It is not known why FuNkeNsteiN capitalizes his name as he does, though some speculate sunlight deficiency caused by the most pimpified white guy afro in Nordic history.
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Illustrator said: He has a new bio out?
Does he mention how the after-life is treating him? That would take a new AUTObiography. It's not like you to be factually inaccurate. STEP UP. Second Funkiest White Man in America   It sure is nice having adults running our government now | |
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"mm-kay, I think in the future, if we have any more musical prodigies (or any medium, for that matter), we should find a way to encrypt a well-balanced personality into their DNA. Genius has become synonymous with butt-head lately, and I'm sick to death of it!
mozfonky said: funny shit, every encounter of these two egomaniacs has the underpinnings of pure comedy. In his new bio, James said that Prince stole his whole act when he let the guy open for him. The generosity of that gesture and Prince's ruthlessness was apparent here. James couldn't do his act after Prince had already stolen it. Then, there was the encounter with the pic we've all seen, of Rick ready to kick Prince's little ass for not signing and being disrespectful to Rick's Momma. Steve faragnoli made him apologize and he is seen in the pic. The funniest one was where Eddie Murphy asked Prince to produce some music for him and had a meeting. He walked off all pissed because Prince stared at him stuck his finger in his drink and sucked it. Prince comes across like a sheltered, talented little kid, who has no real social skills and is parented by people who shuttle him around and make a buck off him. | |
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TANKAEFC said: "mm-kay, I think in the future, if we have any more musical prodigies (or any medium, for that matter), we should find a way to encrypt a well-balanced personality into their DNA. Genius has become synonymous with butt-head lately, and I'm sick to death of it!
mozfonky said: funny shit, every encounter of these two egomaniacs has the underpinnings of pure comedy. In his new bio, James said that Prince stole his whole act when he let the guy open for him. The generosity of that gesture and Prince's ruthlessness was apparent here. James couldn't do his act after Prince had already stolen it. Then, there was the encounter with the pic we've all seen, of Rick ready to kick Prince's little ass for not signing and being disrespectful to Rick's Momma. Steve faragnoli made him apologize and he is seen in the pic. The funniest one was where Eddie Murphy asked Prince to produce some music for him and had a meeting. He walked off all pissed because Prince stared at him stuck his finger in his drink and sucked it. Prince comes across like a sheltered, talented little kid, who has no real social skills and is parented by people who shuttle him around and make a buck off him. well, sorry Crazy Injun' Music here:
http://www.petesilas.com | |
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A lot of people don't play bass on their own records Crazy Injun' Music here:
http://www.petesilas.com | |
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does anyone have the link to that story about them on tour back in the day.and something about prince started stamping his foot and yelling/screaming or making some weird noise? ? "here we go...."
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mozfonky said: funny shit, every encounter of these two egomaniacs has the underpinnings of pure comedy. In his new bio, James said that Prince stole his whole act when he let the guy open for him. The generosity of that gesture and Prince's ruthlessness was apparent here. James couldn't do his act after Prince had already stolen it. Then, there was the encounter with the pic we've all seen, of Rick ready to kick Prince's little ass for not signing and being disrespectful to Rick's Momma. Steve faragnoli made him apologize and he is seen in the pic. The funniest one was where Eddie Murphy asked Prince to produce some music for him and had a meeting. He walked off all pissed because Prince stared at him stuck his finger in his drink and sucked it. Prince comes across like a sheltered, talented little kid, who has no real social skills and is parented by people who shuttle him around and make a buck off him.
I read this book a few months ago,and I couldn't put it down! Very interesting bio.Rick didn't hold anything back.But I'm not sure that I believe the Eddie Murphy tale | |
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SoulAlive said: mozfonky said: funny shit, every encounter of these two egomaniacs has the underpinnings of pure comedy. In his new bio, James said that Prince stole his whole act when he let the guy open for him. The generosity of that gesture and Prince's ruthlessness was apparent here. James couldn't do his act after Prince had already stolen it. Then, there was the encounter with the pic we've all seen, of Rick ready to kick Prince's little ass for not signing and being disrespectful to Rick's Momma. Steve faragnoli made him apologize and he is seen in the pic. The funniest one was where Eddie Murphy asked Prince to produce some music for him and had a meeting. He walked off all pissed because Prince stared at him stuck his finger in his drink and sucked it. Prince comes across like a sheltered, talented little kid, who has no real social skills and is parented by people who shuttle him around and make a buck off him.
I read this book a few months ago,and I couldn't put it down! Very interesting bio.Rick didn't hold anything back.But I'm not sure that I believe the Eddie Murphy tale I can believe the part about Prince sticking his finger in his drink and sucking it. The only part I can't believe is that it made Eddie Murphy uncomfortable. Andy has spoken dammitt. | |
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vainandy said: I can believe the part about Prince sticking his finger in his drink and sucking it. The only part I can't believe is that it made Eddie Murphy uncomfortable.
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SoulAlive said: vainandy said: I can believe the part about Prince sticking his finger in his drink and sucking it. The only part I can't believe is that it made Eddie Murphy uncomfortable.
On the other hand, it probably did make Eddie uncomfortable. Prince is too masculine for Eddie. Eddie likes his men in dresses. Andy has spoken dammitt. | |
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well, eddie may have acted put off by it but just covering up something. Who knows? It's funny as hell though and i was in the bookstore attracting attention by laughing my ass off. Crazy Injun' Music here:
http://www.petesilas.com | |
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mozfonky said: well, eddie may have acted put off by it but just covering up something. Who knows? It's funny as hell though and i was in the bookstore attracting attention by laughing my ass off. It's finally in the bookstore?! Which one? I've been waiting. Andy has spoken dammitt. | |
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vainandy said: It's finally in the bookstore?! Which one? I've been waiting. Barnes and Noble, it looks a little cheaply packaged and all i did was look up Eddie Murphy and Prince in it. As far as the quality of it, I don't know how the reviews are going but I thouroughly enjoyed what I read. Rick was a very complex man, highly intelligent, multi-talented and with layers you can't see from the music alone. Crazy Injun' Music here:
http://www.petesilas.com | |
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FuNkeNsteiN said: Giovanni777 said: Prince was NOT what the above says he was. He was FAR from spoiled or "prissy".
U R all forgetting that Prince worked his way up, unlike the spoiled-ass nephew of one of the Temptations. Prince left home at what... 14? No family connections, no nothing BUT talent and drive. Shit... Rick James was the one frontin'. He didn't even play the BASS on his records. I love his funky jams, but enough is enough with this bullshit. It was a beef, and Rick's way was 2 talk plenty of shit. Prince's way was 2 remain silent. A lot of people don't play bass on their own records
Rick threw down some heavy funk back in the day. Prince ain't never thrown down that hard. [Edited 11/6/07 12:20pm] ----- That crack your smoking must be really good. P had some funky bass lines in his RnB music back in day. Rick was okay but, I have watched some performances of Rick's and as a showman P would not have had to steal anything from him. Rick did not have it as a showman. Anybody can stand on the stage and smoke weed. He seemed pissed that P did not want to hang out with him and get high and Dez Dickerson said that P did not even want to be on tour with Rick because he did not want to get stuck on the RnB circuit. P was thinking 5 years ahead and Rick was still living in the 70's. | |
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vainandy said: On the other hand, it probably did make Eddie uncomfortable. Prince is too masculine for Eddie. Eddie likes his men in dresses. ----- This is what came to my mind when I read it. (LOL) Look how homophobic Eddie was back then and look at him now. | |
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