kimberly1 said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

He sure did. I forgot about that. He knew he was just waiting to try to snatch her gold digging a-- up after Prince had her. I'm sorry I think Mani is a beautiful woman. But she is a gold digger.

Eric will never be on Prince level. He is talented. But when U have to stoop at copying someone its very sad & pathetic. Prince could have gotten Halle if he wanted her. To get back at him. But he has better things to do with his time. I bet u anything Eric prys all the private Prince info out of her in bed...

You all got that right! STOP BITIN' ERIC!

During a television interview he was asked about his daughters signing background. He said one of her first public appearances was a school talent show where she sang "Alicia Keys song How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore". WHAT da.....How could he even let that come out of his mouth?! He had to feel stupid even saying it know that's Prince's song.

I guess trying to copying Prince is a form of flattery? Never liked Mani either....she looks like she keeps a funky, miserable attitude.

I like the new song. I like Harriet Jones a lot too. Seems like it

could shape up to be a pretty good project. I was lukewarm towards

his last album. My god really? Shame on Eric Benet for following his

entrepreneurial spirit and starting his own label. What the hell was he

thinking? Particularly since this is the norm for artists these days.

All that matters is that Eric put out a good product. I could care less

about all the other nonsense like the Prince comparisons or Prince feeling up on Halle or Eric

boning Prince's ex wife or roommate or whoever the hell she was to him.

phunkdaddy said:

I like the new song. I like Harriet Jones a lot too. Seems like it

could shape up to be a pretty good project. I was lukewarm towards

his last album. My god really? Shame on Eric Benet for following his

entrepreneurial spirit and starting his own label. What the hell was he

thinking? Particularly since this is the norm for artists these days.

All that matters is that Eric put out a good product. I could care less

about all the other nonsense like the Prince comparisons or Prince feeling up on Halle or Eric

boning Prince's ex wife or roommate or whoever the hell she was to him.

thank you and well said.

The END

i hope.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

nursev said:

They look nice together

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attended that show & Halle almost had an orgasm, when Prince started mentioning her name..She was more excited about going up there 2 c prince then getting the award..She couldn't wait to get up there 2 touch him.It was magical. They have more chemistry 2gether than she had with Eric. But they looked like twins. They were color coordinated. Which makes U think it was planned.

They even have matching hair styles

Mr. Nelson is likely wearing the same brand of thong as Halle.

Identity said:

Mr. Nelson is likely wearing the same brand of thong as Halle.

That's not right.

Identity said:

Mr. Nelson is likely wearing the same brand of thong as Halle.

nursev said:

These two muhfuckkas

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Mani is so gorgeouss.....

Something a bit outta left field from Eric. Dance if you want to!

Some of y'all are funny beyond belief! You think everything has to do with Prince. You'll even MAKE something belong to him if it doesn't. I can't believe you're going back to Prince's old music and trying to make comparisons (like Lucia's Lullaby). I mean, come on!! You also ignore any explanation that you don't want to go along with, such as the one earlier here about why the album is called "The One." As for "sloppy seconds" as you like to reference, unless you are in a monogamous relationship that you've been in all your life, you, too are a "sloppy second" and so is your partner. I LOVE Prince, have for years, but he does not own all the music notes in existence. I'm looking forward to the release of Eric's new album, even though as a huge fan, I've heard much of it already. Y'all know he can sing and he doesn't sound like Prince!

NewPowerSista said:

Some of y'all are funny beyond belief! You think everything has to do with Prince. You'll even MAKE something belong to him if it doesn't. I can't believe you're going back to Prince's old music and trying to make comparisons (like Lucia's Lullaby). I mean, come on!! You also ignore any explanation that you don't want to go along with, such as the one earlier here about why the album is called "The One." As for "sloppy seconds" as you like to reference, unless you are in a monogamous relationship that you've been in all your life, you, too are a "sloppy second" and so is your partner. I LOVE Prince, have for years, but he does not own all the music notes in existence. I'm looking forward to the release of Eric's new album, even though as a huge fan, I've heard much of it already. Y'all know he can sing and he doesn't sound like Prince!

Nope he's jacking Prince's style

nursev said:

NewPowerSista said:

Some of y'all are funny beyond belief! You think everything has to do with Prince. You'll even MAKE something belong to him if it doesn't. I can't believe you're going back to Prince's old music and trying to make comparisons (like Lucia's Lullaby). I mean, come on!! You also ignore any explanation that you don't want to go along with, such as the one earlier here about why the album is called "The One." As for "sloppy seconds" as you like to reference, unless you are in a monogamous relationship that you've been in all your life, you, too are a "sloppy second" and so is your partner. I LOVE Prince, have for years, but he does not own all the music notes in existence. I'm looking forward to the release of Eric's new album, even though as a huge fan, I've heard much of it already. Y'all know he can sing and he doesn't sound like Prince!

Nope he's jacking Prince's style

Like I said, some folks want to hear Prince everywhere. If you feel like that, fine.

NewPowerSista said:

nursev said:

Nope he's jacking Prince's style

Like I said, some folks want to hear Prince everywhere. If you feel like that, fine.

I don't wanna hear Prince every where, but I do know theft when I see & hear it Not saying Eric didn't have some early nice songs cuz he did, but some of his newer songs are digs at Prince

nursev said:

Did the muhfuckka really title his cd "The One" It's official-I can't stand his ass anymore-he better stop sending these subliminal Prince messages

I am not officially "through" with him but I did think WHAAAAT????!!!

Funny that song Prince did was dedicated to Mayte... but it was during a time that rumor says that Mani was entering the picture.

Pretty interesting that the first CD her new husband does after marrying Mani is titled the same as a song her ex wrote for her rival.

PurpleRayven said:

nursev said:

Did the muhfuckka really title his cd "The One" It's official-I can't stand his ass anymore-he better stop sending these subliminal Prince messages

I never really cared for him, but this nonsense right here is some bull, The One and Lay It Down.

especially this one right here it bothers me for some reason, ''Here In My Arms (Lucia’s Lullaby)'' and Prince's Until U're in My Arms Again (baby Gregory)

To many coincidences on one album for it not to be subliminal diggs @ P.

Maybe Eric is still pissy over the whole Essence Music festival dust up

He kills me, trying to act like he didnt know that Mani was P's ex and that she had gotten paid, please!

KoolEaze said:

nursev said:

Halle fucks with the wrong men look at Gabriel's money hungry ass she could have Prince if she wanted too-I think he likes her too. That was a beautiful photo of them together.

On the one hand it would be a good thing to see Prince with an independent woman again, someone who has an own career instead of just being armcandy, but on the other hand it´s probably a good idea to just be friends and not ruin the friendship. It´s probably not easy to be with a demanding person like Prince, and Halle has had enough relationship problems in her life.

WTF am I doing here, gossipping about celebrities and their partners ?

I have duties to fulfill, deadlines and whatnot. I better log off. Coffee break is over.

P.org is the devil.

Singersroom: (Laughs) OK, one last question. How does the new album “The One” compare to your previous works?

Benet: It’s me at the top of my game in every aspect, so I think just creatively and vocally it’s on a whole other level. Nothing motivates you like ownership, you know, I put my whole soul into this project and that I’ve come to love what I do. I love to be extremely satisfied and happy, and these songs are pushing the envelope, trying some things that I’ve never done before, and I think that’s all you can ask as an artist, is to express yourself in the purest, most creative way that you can and then push the envelope and do things that you haven’t yet and succeed. So, I’ve definitely achieved that with this album.

Singersroom: Ok, that’s all the questions. Thank you for your time. We really appreciate it.

Benet: Thank you. Appreciate it. June 5th, it comes out.

Singersroom: Thank you.

deja vu. I have heard this line of discussion before. Tell me... is the CD "the One" a 3 disc masterpiece????

dang I had to check Prince's bday. (yeah, I don't know the exact date by heart...)

I thought for a second that the date of the CD release was on Prince's birthday.

sorry... but dang. Is Mani holding a torch for Prince... the opposite torch. Does everything to spite person because deep down you can't get over him/her.

and Eric is just going along because it seems to be a good idea.

I have read that Mani had a hand in Prince's transformation into a more "people's person" with his fan. The celebrations, willy wonka type raffles, invitation of fans on stage... that Mani was in Prince's ear.

So that woman has some influence over her man. Eric is whipped... she is the voodoo woman.

prodigalfan said:

nursev said:

Did the muhfuckka really title his cd "The One" It's official-I can't stand his ass anymore-he better stop sending these subliminal Prince messages

I am not officially "through" with him but I did think WHAAAAT????!!!

Funny that song Prince did was dedicated to Mayte... but it was during a time that rumor says that Mani was entering the picture.

Pretty interesting that the first CD her new husband does after marrying Mani is titled the same as a song her ex wrote for her rival.

All sounds real shady to me

prodigalfan said:

dang I had to check Prince's bday. (yeah, I don't know the exact date by heart...)

I thought for a second that the date of the CD release was on Prince's birthday.

sorry... but dang. Is Mani holding a torch for Prince... the opposite torch. Does everything to spite person because deep down you can't get over him/her.

and Eric is just going along because it seems to be a good idea.

I have read that Mani had a hand in Prince's transformation into a more "people's person" with his fan. The celebrations, willy wonka type raffles, invitation of fans on stage... that Mani was in Prince's ear.

So that woman has some influence over her man. Eric is whipped... she is the voodoo woman.

First it's shameful to not know his birthday Just Kidding and Mani doing some whoo doo work

nursev said:

prodigalfan said:

dang I had to check Prince's bday. (yeah, I don't know the exact date by heart...)

I thought for a second that the date of the CD release was on Prince's birthday.

sorry... but dang. Is Mani holding a torch for Prince... the opposite torch. Does everything to spite person because deep down you can't get over him/her.

and Eric is just going along because it seems to be a good idea.

I have read that Mani had a hand in Prince's transformation into a more "people's person" with his fan. The celebrations, willy wonka type raffles, invitation of fans on stage... that Mani was in Prince's ear.

So that woman has some influence over her man. Eric is whipped... she is the voodoo woman.

First it's shameful to not know his birthday Just Kidding and Mani doing some whoo doo work

Here I was thinking Badu was the voodoo woman. Come to find out it's Mani.

You know, my friends who are also on The Org keep telling me not to respond on here because once many of you believe something, there is no changing your mind. Sometimes I can't help myself, but I simply state what I believe is the truth and don't plan to go back and forth. I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong--if I am, but I'm not into the arguing thang. Just ain't worth it.

NewPowerSista said:

You know, my friends who are also on The Org keep telling me not to respond on here because once many of you believe something, there is no changing your mind. Sometimes I can't help myself, but I simply state what I believe is the truth and don't plan to go back and forth. I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong--if I am, but I'm not into the arguing thang. Just ain't worth it.

Just say what you want to communicate. It sounds like you are talking in circles to be politically correct.

You won't say what you want to say, (yada yada yada), you are just sayin'.

Dang! I can't follow.

Maybe it is the woodchuck hard cider I drank. (I've had 2 tonigh.... 1.5 over my normal )

I probably shouldn't get on the org after drinking.... too hard.

prodigalfan said:

NewPowerSista said:

You know, my friends who are also on The Org keep telling me not to respond on here because once many of you believe something, there is no changing your mind. Sometimes I can't help myself, but I simply state what I believe is the truth and don't plan to go back and forth. I don't mind admitting when I'm wrong--if I am, but I'm not into the arguing thang. Just ain't worth it.

Just say what you want to communicate. It sounds like you are talking in circles to be politically correct.

You won't say what you want to say, (yada yada yada), you are just sayin'.

Dang! I can't follow.

Maybe it is the woodchuck hard cider I drank. (I've had 2 tonigh.... 1.5 over my normal )

I probably shouldn't get on the org after drinking.... too hard.

I've heard that cider can be dangerous! Naw, I didn't mean to confuse. Just to clarify on the Eric Benet issue: I disagree with the argument that he's riding Prince or that he's choosing album and song titles because they're close to those Prince made. I just think that concept is wrong. Having said that, what I TRIED to say, prodigalfan, is that I'm just not into arguing my positions ad infinitum.

Now, I don't have any cider, but I think I will have a drink and go to bed!

international version has leaked

Artist: Eric Benét
Title Of Album: The One
Year Of Release: 2012
Label: LOEN Entertainment
Genre: R&B, Pop, Neo Soul
Quality: mp3
Total Length: 01:08:35
Bitrate: 320kbps
Total Size: ~ 161 Mb

Tracklist:

01. Harriett Jones 4:41
02. News For You 5:21
03. Real Love 4:17
04. Runnin' 4:48
05. Redbone Girl (Feat. Lil Wayne) 4:49
06. Waitin' 5:30
07. Hope That It's You 4:01
08. Gonna Be My Girl 4:31
09. Come Together 4:49
10. Muzik (Feat. India Benet) 4:33
11. Lay It Down 4:30
12. Here In My Arms (Lucia's Lullaby) 3:14
13. Come Home To Me (Feat. Jewel Anguay) 4:32
14. Touching Again (International Bonus Track) 3:52
15. That's My Lady (International Bonus Track) 4:59

MadamGoodnight said:

nursev said:

First it's shameful to not know his birthday Just Kidding and Mani doing some whoo doo work

Here I was thinking Badu was the voodoo woman. Come to find out it's Mani.