TheEnglishGent said:

BanishedBrian said:

Some of y'all are some haters. It was heartfelt and much better than I'd have expected from her. Prince would appreciate it and approve IMO.

And released for sale on all good digital retail outlets on her dead brothers birthday. But not without first teasing his still grieving fan base that something big was coming in the days leading up to it. Fucking hell this is crass.

Yes, but isn't teasing the fanbase about new music only to have it be a big letdown the best way she could "do it like Prince"?

BanishedBrian said:

TheEnglishGent said:

And released for sale on all good digital retail outlets on her dead brothers birthday. But not without first teasing his still grieving fan base that something big was coming in the days leading up to it. Fucking hell this is crass.

Yes, but isn't teasing the fanbase about new music only to have it be a big letdown the best way she could "do it like Prince"?

Oh for sure, seems like massive let downs are a family trait.

Yep, expected something much more dramatically. But I think this is sweet. Could be she's promoting a album, but since I'm not seeing anywhere that says click here to buy I'mma take it at face value, his sister having her say and sharing it.

I think because I live with a 2 year old I'm seeing what I'm seeing in a whole different light. Makes me kind of sad.

dodger said:

morningsong said:

Yep, expected something much more dramatically. But I think this is sweet. Could be she's promoting a album, but since I'm not seeing anywhere that says click here to buy I'mma take it at face value, his sister having her say and sharing it.

From her Instagram:

TheEnglishGent said:

morningsong said:

Yep, expected something much more dramatically. But I think this is sweet. Could be she's promoting a album, but since I'm not seeing anywhere that says click here to buy I'mma take it at face value, his sister having her say and sharing it.

From her Instagram:

Well I said a year ago audience will make it or break it. What else is there to say about it?

TheEnglishGent said:

I like it.

CherryMoon57 said:

TheEnglishGent said:

From her Instagram:

And? Where does it say she would never be allowed to be inspired by her brother to start her own music career?

This isn't the start of her career, there are already a couple of albums on iTunes. Got no problem with it, except for the day she chose.

TheEnglishGent said:

CherryMoon57 said:

TheEnglishGent said: And? Where does it say she would never be allowed to be inspired by her brother to start her own music career?

This isn't the start of her career, there are already a couple of albums on iTunes. Got no problem with it, except for the day she chose.

It's not disrespectful though because Prince didn't celebrate birthdays.

TheEnglishGent said:

TheEnglishGent said:

CherryMoon57 said:

TheEnglishGent said: And? Where does it say she would never be allowed to be inspired by her brother to start her own music career?

This isn't the start of her career, there are already a couple of albums on iTunes. Got no problem with it, except for the day she chose.

The day she chose is her brothers birthday. I think it's sweet and a great way to remember a loved one.

Genesia said:

BanishedBrian said:

Some of y'all are some haters. It was heartfelt and much better than I'd have expected from her. Prince would appreciate it and approve IMO.

Oh, please. She teased a "surprise" which, being scheduled for Prince's birthday, made everyone assume it was something about Prince, rather than her. That's messed up.

"Better than I 'd have expected from her." Wow - there's a ringing endorsement.

What happens when you assume? You make an ass out of u...and, well, not me. Point being, you're disappointed because you assumed that she was going to do x, y, and z. She hinted at a surprise, nothing more, no specifics. And, I mean, it was about Prince. She's his sister. What would you have her do?

Is that his ashes piano she's placing in the most crass way?

CherryMoon57 said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Is that his ashes piano she's placing in the most crass way?

? I thought his ashes were in a column in the Urn of Paisley Park.

PennyPurple said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Is that his ashes piano she's placing in the most crass way?

? I thought his ashes were in a column in the Urn of Paisley Park.

I hope so. I though I remember an article actually saying his ashes (some) were in the little purple piano.

Genesia said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Is that his ashes piano she's placing in the most crass way?

The ashes are in the front column, but that does look like the little piano in the Urn.

http://people.com/music/p...st-photos/

jdcxc said:

Genesia said:

Oh, please. She teased a "surprise" which, being scheduled for Prince's birthday, made everyone assume it was something about Prince, rather than her. That's messed up.

"Better than I 'd have expected from her." Wow - there's a ringing endorsement.

The fact that she makes his birthday about her renewed singing career is ridiculous. Look for the director to get payback in the form of licensed songs in her TV show. Sad.

She isn't doing a TV show.

PennyPurple said:

SquirrelMeat said:

Is that his ashes piano she's placing in the most crass way?

The ashes are in the front column, but that does look like the little piano in the Urn.

http://people.com/music/p...st-photos/

Cheers. I still don't like the little model. I would much rather have seen his ashes put in a 3D symbol and 'floated' at the top of the atrium.

SquirrelMeat said:

PennyPurple said:

The ashes are in the front column, but that does look like the little piano in the Urn.

http://people.com/music/p...st-photos/

Cheers. I still don't like the little model. I would much rather have seen his ashes put in a 3D symbol and 'floated' at the top of the atrium.

Now that would be cool. Good Idea!

i like the song. it's sweet that she wrote a song for her brother's born day.

XxAxX said:

i like the song. it's sweet that she wrote a song for her brother's born day.

I agree, I like it, and she honored him on his day.

zenarose said:

I... just... CAN'T with this woman.

Set aside the "artist" in this production (Tyka), for just a minute. Just focus on the song... Is the vocal performance super strong? No. Is there something unique and special about this voice or delivery, or content for that matter? Nope. Now, lay this song (just the music and video) next to the various medicore R&B offerings available in the market today. Does this stand out as a result of it's superior quality, musicality, visuals... anything? Um... no. No, it does not. Replace the artist and lyrical content with anything else... would I buy this? No. And I buy LOTS of R&B... and Pop and, and, and...

Now, as for the "artist" (Tyka) and her motivation...

This was "a final birthday gift" to her brother? Um... unfortunately... he's no longer here. Thus, that can't be the motivation for this. So... I wonder... what could that motivation be??? Could it be... I dunno... a need for attention like her scream/singing at the MN Offical Tribute concert? Maybe the same motivation as the ill-conceived reality show that they were/are talking about? $$$? I dunno.

So, then... what exactly IS this??? I don't know.

Whatever in the crispy-fried hell this is, I think it's gross.

Someone, pul-eeeze tell this woman to stop.

insatiable mofos...i swear. SMH