antonb said:

soo how was the new songs?

They sound more like AOA than PE to me. I've heard them both before at other PP parties. Shut This Down reminds me of My Name Is Prince, with the urgent vocals. Million Dollar Show is more lighthearted. It's really hard to describe after only hearing them a couple times. I really hope Revelation is going to be on this album. It doesn't sound like Stare will be, according to the @prince3eg twitter account, which makes sense because it doesn't fit with these other songs. I guess we'll find out on 9/7.

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http://www.startribune.co...321074861/

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The idea that Prince would team up with NABJ was first broached more than a year ago when members of the local NABJ chapter, the Twin Cities Black Journalists, reached out to representatives of Paisley Park.

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On Wednesday, NABJ president Bob Butler announced that Prince had invited his group's members to Paisley Park on Saturday.

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https://twitter.com/CBCAd...3339491328

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#Prince came on stage. Claimed he'd had little notice that we were coming. And pledged he would "perform for real the next time."

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Let's read that first link again:

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first broached more than a year ago

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On Wednesday, NABJ president Bob Butler announced that Prince had invited

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So PP had somewhere between a year and three days notice that this was happening. Also note that IT WAS PRINCE WHO INVITED THEM.

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Grade A incompetence.

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But hey, they did manage to set up a merchandise stand so people could buy overpriced T-shirts. And food and drink was available ($1 for tiny bottles of water). Because that's how you treat guests.

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Papaj said:

http://m.startribune.com/...67791.html

Wow, sounds like kind of a weird uneventful night. At least there will be a physical copy of the album available eventually...

Why no Prince tunes from the DJ I wonder? You're at PP for crying outloud!

The "HitNRun" title and the artwork — even the press release with no full track list — feel like low grade commercial gimmickery to me.

It would be great if he's saving "Stare" for "FreeUrself" and the gorgeous water color cover artwork — a brillant album delayed, much like the "Black Ablbum" and "The Gold Experience" while he settles things with JayZ for his sub par streaming on the Rally4Peace.

It's all good. "Stay Calm and Enjoy the Music"

motherfunka said:

antonb said:

soo how was the new songs?

They sound more like AOA than PE to me. I've heard them both before at other PP parties. Shut This Down reminds me of My Name Is Prince, with the urgent vocals. Million Dollar Show is more lighthearted. It's really hard to describe after only hearing them a couple times. I really hope Revelation is going to be on this album. It doesn't sound like Stare will be, according to the @prince3eg twitter account, which makes sense because it doesn't fit with these other songs. I guess we'll find out on 9/7.

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BartVanHemelen said:

http://www.startribune.co...321074861/

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The idea that Prince would team up with NABJ was first broached more than a year ago when members of the local NABJ chapter, the Twin Cities Black Journalists, reached out to representatives of Paisley Park.

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[...]

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On Wednesday, NABJ president Bob Butler announced that Prince had invited his group's members to Paisley Park on Saturday.

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https://twitter.com/CBCAd...3339491328

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Let's read that first link again:

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first broached more than a year ago

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[...]

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On Wednesday, NABJ president Bob Butler announced that Prince had invited

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So PP had somewhere between a year and three days notice that this was happening. Also note that IT WAS PRINCE WHO INVITED THEM.

.

Grade A incompetence.

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But hey, they did manage to set up a merchandise stand so people could buy overpriced T-shirts. And food and drink was available ($1 for tiny bottles of water). Because that's how you treat guests.

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First broached means the possibility was raised, so far all you know the decision to proceed may have been taken 2 weeks ago. 3EG is on vacation so on the plus side (from your perspective) the poor saps were not forced to listen to that crappy band you detest.

motherfunka said:

He did say the album would be released in physical format and available for download. People were clearly expecting a performance. They were all standing facing the stage, even though there weren't any instruments set up. Prince apologized for no perfornance and talked about the new album and it being released on Tidal. He mentiioned they would be playing some tracks from it, which ended up being Shut This Down and Million Dollar Show.

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did you just park near the gate and wait? when did they start letting people in?

Why do you spend so much time researching everything PRINCE does if you just bash him... That's the one question people ask over and over yet you have NO RESPONE FOR... Must not be as "clever" as you "appear" to be.

BartVanHemelen said:

http://www.startribune.co...321074861/

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The idea that Prince would team up with NABJ was first broached more than a year ago when members of the local NABJ chapter, the Twin Cities Black Journalists, reached out to representatives of Paisley Park.

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[...]

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On Wednesday, NABJ president Bob Butler announced that Prince had invited his group's members to Paisley Park on Saturday.

.

https://twitter.com/CBCAd...3339491328

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Let's read that first link again:

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first broached more than a year ago

.

[...]

.

On Wednesday, NABJ president Bob Butler announced that Prince had invited

.

So PP had somewhere between a year and three days notice that this was happening. Also note that IT WAS PRINCE WHO INVITED THEM.

.

Grade A incompetence.

.

But hey, they did manage to set up a merchandise stand so people could buy overpriced T-shirts. And food and drink was available ($1 for tiny bottles of water). Because that's how you treat guests.

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I know absolutely nothing about the technical side of setting up everything to perform (and have the sound be good, etc) so maybe this wasn't possible to do last night without the proper people there to set up and manage things....but I can't help but think how fantastic it would be, since the band was not around, if Prince would just grab a guitar, or sit down at a keyboard, and play for even 20 minutes. Just him alone and one instrument (btw, performing COMPLETE SONGS, not some lame medley). Maybe those there last night would've feel like it wasn't the total "Prince experience" without a full band backing him and been disappointed, but to me Prince and just his guitar or playing the piano, would be a beautiful thing to behold. It's too bad he didn't do that. But considering I wasn't there anyway, oh well!

Aerogram said:

BartVanHemelen said:

http://www.startribune.co...321074861/

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So PP had somewhere between a year and three days notice that this was happening. Also note that IT WAS PRINCE WHO INVITED THEM.

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Grade A incompetence.

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But hey, they did manage to set up a merchandise stand so people could buy overpriced T-shirts. And food and drink was available ($1 for tiny bottles of water). Because that's how you treat guests.

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First broached means the possibility was raised, so far all you know the decision to proceed may have been taken 2 weeks ago. 3EG is on vacation so on the plus side (from your perspective) the poor saps were not forced to listen to that crappy band you detest.

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Yes, it's obvious that this FORTHIETH convention just happened on the spur of the moment. I mean, it's not like it happens every year around the same time.

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Also, PRINCE INVITED THEM. Nobody forced him.

feeluupp said:

Why do you spend so much time researching everything PRINCE does

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Oh my gosh I clicked two links. How can I find the time?

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Again: I've answered those other uestions repeatedly, but you lot are far too busy making up shit and writing personal attacks to pay attention. So here's an idea: if you care that much, look through all the threads of the past few months and read everything I've posted. Otherwise STICK TO THE TOPIC.

I don't understand why he'd invite journalists out there then not perform. "instruments weren't set up" is like saying "the dog ate my homework". When you live in a recording studio the instruments are always set up somewhere.

The only new info seems to be that there will be a physical release. Jay-Z may or may not be on the album... nobody seems to know - odd considering they were literally able to ask Prince.

Is it possible that this album relies heavily on production? Meaning many of the songs just don't/won't sound great live?

Noodled24 said:

I don't understand why he'd invite journalists out there then not perform. "instruments weren't set up" is like saying "the dog ate my homework". When you live in a recording studio the instruments are always set up somewhere.

The only new info seems to be that there will be a physical release. Jay-Z may or may not be on the album... nobody seems to know - odd considering they were literally able to ask Prince.

Is it possible that this album relies heavily on production? Meaning many of the songs just don't/won't sound great live?

who cares, it's not like he'll play any songs from it in concert, except perhaps

a one off performance on some tv show or during an aftershow.

i'm looking forward to this album though. i love the sound of AOA and from

the looks of it, this album will be even more 'electronic', so i'm happy. it's a

bit of a different sound from prince.

They paid money for Prince to promote his new album and slate record companies. Sounds like a bit of a trick.

Not saying he has to - but he could have easily picked up an acoustic guitar or sat at the piano and done a set. They would have raved about it too.

XxAxX said:

motherfunka said:

He did say the album would be released in physical format and available for download. People were clearly expecting a performance. They were all standing facing the stage, even though there weren't any instruments set up. Prince apologized for no perfornance and talked about the new album and it being released on Tidal. He mentiioned they would be playing some tracks from it, which ended up being Shut This Down and Million Dollar Show.

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did you just park near the gate and wait? when did they start letting people in?

I got out there about 10:45pm and saw a bunch of people standing in the rain by the front gate. We parked down by the daycare center. Eventually a bunch of people started coming back to their cars bitching about not being black and not able to get in. We thought we'd still give it a try and walked up as 3 buses pulled up and the people were getting off, so we just acted like we were with them and were able to get in.

IstenSzek said:

Noodled24 said:

I don't understand why he'd invite journalists out there then not perform. "instruments weren't set up" is like saying "the dog ate my homework". When you live in a recording studio the instruments are always set up somewhere.

The only new info seems to be that there will be a physical release. Jay-Z may or may not be on the album... nobody seems to know - odd considering they were literally able to ask Prince.

Is it possible that this album relies heavily on production? Meaning many of the songs just don't/won't sound great live?

who cares, it's not like he'll play any songs from it in concert, except perhaps

a one off performance on some tv show or during an aftershow.

i'm looking forward to this album though. i love the sound of AOA and from

the looks of it, this album will be even more 'electronic', so i'm happy. it's a

bit of a different sound from prince.

Agreed. We'll get to hear about as many of these new songs live, as we did with AOA. I'm looking forward to it too. So for sure HARDROCKLOVER, SHUT THIS DOWN, THIS COULD BE US, 1,000 HUGS AND KISSES, and MILLION DOLLAR SHOW will be on it. If I had to guess others, I would say X'S FACE,IF I COULD GET YOUR ATTENTION, and REVELATION. I'm hoping for at least a few more I haven't heard yet.

motherfunka said:

XxAxX said:

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did you just park near the gate and wait? when did they start letting people in?

I got out there about 10:45pm and saw a bunch of people standing in the rain by the front gate. We parked down by the daycare center. Eventually a bunch of people started coming back to their cars bitching about not being black and not able to get in. We thought we'd still give it a try and walked up as 3 buses pulled up and the people were getting off, so we just acted like we were with them and were able to get in.

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Well, damn! I'm glad I was very happy with the concerts I heard last year.

I've been reading non members had to pay $50 I did not.. After parking side street and waiting I just decided to walk up, the parking girl was busy screaming at somebody as usual (those who go there know who am referring to ) and I went in in the midst of peeps from the buses just like Motherfunka did... and asked how much they said $20 paid and got in...

I don't know if anyone actually did have to pay $50, I sure hope not

I really like Shut this down, it's a great club vibe song to dance to... I was hoping to hear new stuff but hey it was still nice to get those... Now I do wish they'd pplayed more Prince songs What the duck, a Prince dance party and the dj ony played 2 P songs...

ALWAYS does the unexpected & Eye LOVE it !!!! U fall 4 it EVERYTIME.

Funny side story, When Prince first came out he was wearing a black shiny outfit and shoes, but then when he cameback out to mingle for a minute on the dance floor close to 2am (there was only very few peeps left by then) he had changed into a totally new outfit, cream color with a picture of his face on his top, a vest and the Lit up shoes...

I wondered why he changed, its not like he sweated playing or dancing

thisisreece said:

motherfunka said:

IstenSzek said:

who cares, it's not like he'll play any songs from it in concert, except perhaps

a one off performance on some tv show or during an aftershow.

i'm looking forward to this album though. i love the sound of AOA and from

the looks of it, this album will be even more 'electronic', so i'm happy. it's a

bit of a different sound from prince.

Agreed. We'll get to hear about as many of these new songs live, as we did with AOA. I'm looking forward to it too. So for sure HARDROCKLOVER, SHUT THIS DOWN, THIS COULD BE US, 1,000 HUGS AND KISSES, and MILLION DOLLAR SHOW will be on it. If I had to guess others, I would say X'S FACE,IF I COULD GET YOUR ATTENTION, and REVELATION. I'm hoping for at least a few more I haven't heard yet.

I'm also looking forward to it after digging AOA and HRL. Interested to hear IF I COULD GET YOUR ATTENTION and 1,000 HUGS AND KISSES to see how they've been re-worked. I liked the snipet of REVELATION from the live stream and hope its on it but it didn't really sound 'electronic' like the others so wonder if it will fit on there?

motherfunka said:

IstenSzek said:

who cares, it's not like he'll play any songs from it in concert, except perhaps

a one off performance on some tv show or during an aftershow.

i'm looking forward to this album though. i love the sound of AOA and from

the looks of it, this album will be even more 'electronic', so i'm happy. it's a

bit of a different sound from prince.

Agreed. We'll get to hear about as many of these new songs live, as we did with AOA. I'm looking forward to it too. So for sure HARDROCKLOVER, SHUT THIS DOWN, THIS COULD BE US, 1,000 HUGS AND KISSES, and MILLION DOLLAR SHOW will be on it. If I had to guess others, I would say X'S FACE,IF I COULD GET YOUR ATTENTION, and REVELATION. I'm hoping for at least a few more I haven't heard yet.

i'm really hoping "if i could get your attention" is on there. i've always loved that song

inspireof said:

Funny side story, When Prince first came out he was wearing a black shiny outfit and shoes, but then when he cameback out to mingle for a minute on the dance floor close to 2am (there was only very few peeps left by then) he had changed into a totally new outfit, cream color with a picture of his face on his top, a vest and the Lit up shoes...

I wondered why he changed, its not like he sweated playing or dancing

Bcuz he can.....

dodger said:

motherfunka said:

Agreed. We'll get to hear about as many of these new songs live, as we did with AOA. I'm looking forward to it too. So for sure HARDROCKLOVER, SHUT THIS DOWN, THIS COULD BE US, 1,000 HUGS AND KISSES, and MILLION DOLLAR SHOW will be on it. If I had to guess others, I would say X'S FACE,IF I COULD GET YOUR ATTENTION, and REVELATION. I'm hoping for at least a few more I haven't heard yet.

I'm also looking forward to it after digging AOA and HRL. Interested to hear IF I COULD GET YOUR ATTENTION and 1,000 HUGS AND KISSES to see how they've been re-worked. I liked the snipet of REVELATION from the live stream and hope its on it but it didn't really sound 'electronic' like the others so wonder if it will fit on there?

You're right, REVELATION doesn't fit along with the others. Escpecially the sax part. Me including it is just my own wishful thinking.

As far as the party, I've seen a lot of stuff posted online from the NABJ folks who were pissed off and wanted refunds. I saw the message that went out to them about it being a "dance party" for $20. So why get all mad when that is what it was??? I actually thought it was kind of funny that he didn't play, because a lot of those people were bragging about how it was exclusive for them. The crowd was pretty large (700-800 maybe), but as soon as Prince made his little speech there was a massive rush for the exit.