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Thread started 10/11/08 9:59am

IdentityCrisis

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Rihanna takes on 'Sexuality' with a bit of 'Controversy'

Let's have a Menage a Trois!
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Reply #1 posted 10/11/08 10:04am

myloveis4ever

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IdentityCrisis said:

Moderators, remove the link if need be, but it's only a minute plus snippet of the track and not the actual full song:

http://www.zshare.net/aud...9d24cfe43/


are u sure? biggrin
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Reply #2 posted 10/11/08 10:04am

NMusiqNSoul

It's gonna be hit I'm sure judging by this....
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Reply #3 posted 10/11/08 10:06am

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IdentityCrisis said:

Moderators, remove the link if need be, but it's only a minute plus snippet of the track and not the actual full song:

http://www.zshare.net/aud...9d24cfe43/


are u sure? biggrin
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Reply #4 posted 10/11/08 10:06am

NMusiqNSoul

It's gonna be hit I'm sure judging by this....If it end up on her new album and is released as a single that is, lol
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Reply #5 posted 10/11/08 10:07am

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Well, it's more like she took the title Sexuality and used the instrumentation from Controversy instead.

Either way, sounds hot!
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Reply #6 posted 10/11/08 10:16am

lastdecember

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well its pure Prince, from the keyboard progression to the linn drum, Rihanna obviously is going to try to SEX UP her image at this point

"We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F
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Reply #7 posted 10/11/08 10:21am

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IdentityCrisis said:

Well, it's more like she took the title Sexuality and used the instrumentation from Controversy instead.

Either way, sounds hot!


That's what I hear too. I was just listening to "Controversy" last night.
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Reply #8 posted 10/11/08 10:29am

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Im not caring too much about the song, just getting an idea how she is gonna be for that video, i think we can all expect alot of "double standard" talk

"We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F
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Reply #9 posted 10/11/08 10:30am

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lastdecember said:

Im not caring too much about the song, just getting an idea how she is gonna be for that video, i think we can all expect alot of "double standard" talk


I want to see some Vanity 6 camisoles! lol
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Reply #10 posted 10/11/08 11:21am

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Pretty cool. I love it...Prince could have made this better in his hey day. Sounds like a Andre Cymone cut.
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Reply #11 posted 10/11/08 11:27am

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For the first time im anxious for something from her, because its quite a bit more interesting.

"We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F
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Reply #12 posted 10/11/08 11:57am

MikeMatronik

I SIMPLY LOVE IT! eek
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Reply #13 posted 10/11/08 12:27pm

novabrkr

Lesson one: if you are going to record analog synths using saw waveforms and placing them on top of the mix, record them onto tape (not direct to digital) or mike up an amplifier (preferably. Otherwise they'll end up sounding like typical techno shit if you listen a bit more closely.

Otherwise, the track has potential, moi thinks.
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Reply #14 posted 10/11/08 12:28pm

IdentityCrisis

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I see you
What you wanna do
Let's break the rules
SEXUALITY

You wanna go down
Drive all through my town
To make that sound
SEXUALITY

Now don't be shy
You know I'm what you like
Please don't hide your
SEXUALITY

Baby let's go
Lose all self-control
If you wanna know my
SEXUALITY


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Reply #15 posted 10/11/08 1:21pm

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I actually like it. It's got potential from just that snippet...and it does remind me of "Controversy". The video is definitely going to be sexed up, but after seeing the video to "Disturbia", I'm sure it can be sexed up and possibly interesting.
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Reply #16 posted 10/11/08 2:15pm

midnightmover

lol Damn, is Prince getting paid for this? If VainAndy doesn't like this, then he'll never like anything this century. Wonder what Prince'll make of this.
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Reply #17 posted 10/11/08 2:23pm

lastdecember

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midnightmover said:

lol Damn, is Prince getting paid for this? If VainAndy doesn't like this, then he'll never like anything this century. Wonder what Prince'll make of this.


I wonder if its done on purpose because rihanna was mistaken for Prince at a party

"We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F
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Reply #18 posted 10/11/08 2:24pm

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lastdecember said:

midnightmover said:

lol Damn, is Prince getting paid for this? If VainAndy doesn't like this, then he'll never like anything this century. Wonder what Prince'll make of this.


I wonder if its done on purpose because rihanna was mistaken for Prince at a party


i really hope so.
chill..prince doesnt like men being front row, makes it hard to sing the ballads
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Reply #19 posted 10/11/08 2:36pm

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estelle81 said:

I actually like it. It's got potential from just that snippet...and it does remind me of "Controversy". The video is definitely going to be sexed up, but after seeing the video to "Disturbia", I'm sure it can be sexed up and possibly interesting.


Which is what i have said of Rihanna before "impress me with something a little different" and this sounds like its it. As for sexing it up, i think given the title and some of the lyrics you kind of get the idea that Rihanna is looking for "sex appeal" kind of coverage that has eluded her so far.

"We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F
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Reply #20 posted 10/11/08 2:44pm

PurpleCharm

I wonder how long it will be before someone comes into this thread and says the the song sounds nothing like anything Prince has ever recorded...that Prince wasn't the only artist to use the Linn Drums and that everyone is this thread is a Purple Koolaid Drinker.
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Reply #21 posted 10/11/08 2:53pm

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PurpleCharm said:

I wonder how long it will be before someone comes into this thread and says the the song sounds nothing like anything Prince has ever recorded...that Prince wasn't the only artist to use the Linn Drums and that everyone is this thread is a Purple Koolaid Drinker.


Mmmm, purple Kool-Aid drooling
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Reply #22 posted 10/11/08 7:15pm

purplesweat

So Prince is okay with his work being SAMPLED then?
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Reply #23 posted 10/12/08 1:48am

MikeMatronik

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So Prince is okay with his work being SAMPLED then?


well jay-z sampled him...

Dr. Dre sampled him...

Prince sampled prince...with the crystal ball sample on Violet the organ grinder...
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Reply #24 posted 10/12/08 2:08am

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I think that there's more untapped potential in Prince's back catalog than any living soul. Not just in sampling, but covers and using his music in film.

But the real question remains, will Prince sue everyone out of their inspiration or will he learn to just turn the other cheek?

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Reply #25 posted 10/12/08 2:12am

MikeMatronik

Brendan said:

I think that there's more untapped potential in Prince's back catalog than any living soul. Not just in sampling, but covers and using his music in film.

But the real question remains, will Prince sue everyone out of their inspiration or will he learn to just turn the other cheek?

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Apart from the 5 disc cover compilation fiasco and Wierd Al, Prince has always allowed other artist doing covers.

Strangely even the more anti-jw ones are allowed to be covered. My beloved Robyn covered recently Jack U Off as one of her b-sides
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Reply #26 posted 10/12/08 2:37am

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MikeMatronik said:

Brendan said:

I think that there's more untapped potential in Prince's back catalog than any living soul. Not just in sampling, but covers and using his music in film.

But the real question remains, will Prince sue everyone out of their inspiration or will he learn to just turn the other cheek?

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Apart from the 5 disc cover compilation fiasco and Wierd Al, Prince has always allowed other artist doing covers.

Strangely even the more anti-jw ones are allowed to be covered. My beloved Robyn covered recently Jack U Off as one of her b-sides



True. True. I'll have to checkout that cover. Thanks.

I don't think anyone is under any legal obligation for cover songs (if they don't change the lyrics beyond minor issues such as gender), but some artists feel a moral obligation.

One thing I remain unconvinced about is that Prince totally understands that all inspiration is flattering to some degree, even where it's judged to create tepidity or a even a monstrosity.

The only thing I can see blocking is hate speech, but even there it's probably not worth shining the light on such depravity.

Of course the problem is that some strongly object to almost everything that offers an alternate view, thus the litigious society in which we live.

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Reply #27 posted 10/12/08 3:23am

MikeMatronik

Brendan said:

MikeMatronik said:



Apart from the 5 disc cover compilation fiasco and Wierd Al, Prince has always allowed other artist doing covers.

Strangely even the more anti-jw ones are allowed to be covered. My beloved Robyn covered recently Jack U Off as one of her b-sides



True. True. I'll have to checkout that cover. Thanks.

I don't think anyone is under any legal obligation for cover songs (if they don't change the lyrics beyond minor issues such as gender), but some artists feel a moral obligation.

One thing I remain unconvinced about is that Prince totally understands that all inspiration is flattering to some degree, even where it's judged to create tepidity or a even a monstrosity.

The only thing I can see blocking is hate speech, but even there it's probably not worth shining the light on such depravity.

Of course the problem is that some strongly object to almost everything that offers an alternate view, thus the litigious society in which we live.

-- Weird Al Clarification --
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Prince barred the Shockadelica (i think it was the name of the 5 cd cover compilation) compilation because he feared the songs would be covers in an experimental away...corrupting the original concept and verses.
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Reply #28 posted 10/12/08 3:38am

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It's weird he's apparently all about real music etc etc but he's okay with Rihanna sampling his stuff (aka taking credit amongst younger audiences for something he originally came up with).

I love Rihanna but I'm aware of how artificial she is. I'll never understand Prince lol
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Reply #29 posted 10/12/08 3:45am

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MikeMatronik said:

Brendan said:




True. True. I'll have to checkout that cover. Thanks.

I don't think anyone is under any legal obligation for cover songs (if they don't change the lyrics beyond minor issues such as gender), but some artists feel a moral obligation.

One thing I remain unconvinced about is that Prince totally understands that all inspiration is flattering to some degree, even where it's judged to create tepidity or a even a monstrosity.

The only thing I can see blocking is hate speech, but even there it's probably not worth shining the light on such depravity.

Of course the problem is that some strongly object to almost everything that offers an alternate view, thus the litigious society in which we live.

-- Weird Al Clarification --
[Edited 10/12/08 2:42am]


Prince barred the Shockadelica (i think it was the name of the 5 cd cover compilation) compilation because he feared the songs would be covers in an experimental away...corrupting the original concept and verses.


That sounds very plausible. And when it comes to sampling, he clearly has the legal control to deny anything.

I would argue that he's wasting his energy trying to control so much.

But he obviously sees his music as his children and, even though he seems to have a good sense of humor, doesn't seem to when it comes to his music.

And on a side note, I think that this song has massive potential (at least judging by this 105-second clip).

She's a pretty, young vessel and this song surely sounds like a brilliant twisting of "Controversy" over top of the "Sexuality" concept.
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