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Thread started 12/16/17 8:49pm

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A Holiday Gift: Listen to the new I WISH U HEAVEN PRINCE TRIBUTE ALBUM

Check out the info regarding the new I Wish U Heaven Prince tribute album featuring artists such as Elisa Fiorillo, Cassandra O'Neal and many more.

It will be released on December 25th, 2017.

“I Wish U Heaven” is a soon to be released free compilation (streaming only) of Prince covers. A sincere thank you to Prince for the gifts he shared."

Here are the details:

https://m.facebook.com/st...e_internal
[Edited 12/25/17 8:29am]
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Reply #1 posted 12/16/17 9:26pm

TrivialPursuit

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The last thing we need is another fuckin' tribute album. I tolerated everyone and their dogs singing "Purple Rain" through 2016, but damn it - stop. I could count on two hands with fingers left over the covers that are worth anything.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #2 posted 12/17/17 1:53am

kindofblue

TrivialPursuit, please show some respect for other artists. You don't have to listen to it if You are not interested. Thanks!

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Reply #3 posted 12/17/17 6:28am

purplerabbitho
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At least they are not making any money off of it unlike some out there.

TrivialPursuit said:



The last thing we need is another fuckin' tribute album. I tolerated everyone and their dogs singing "Purple Rain" through 2016, but damn it - stop. I could count on two hands with fingers left over the covers that are worth anything.

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Reply #4 posted 12/17/17 7:40am

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purplerabbithole said:

At least they are not making any money off of it unlike some out there.





TrivialPursuit said:




The last thing we need is another fuckin' tribute album. I tolerated everyone and their dogs singing "Purple Rain" through 2016, but damn it - stop. I could count on two hands with fingers left over the covers that are worth anything.




Are you referring to The Revolution and NPG live show? Otherwise I’m not aware of anyone making money off of Prince covers.
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Reply #5 posted 12/17/17 11:07am

TrivialPursuit

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kindofblue said:

TrivialPursuit, please show some respect for other artists. You don't have to listen to it if You are not interested. Thanks!


First, don't school me on respect. Unnecessary, really. You're right, I don't have to listen, and I'm not interested. However, darlin', you're in a public forum where people cuss n' discuss a variety of topics. You posted, I replied.

Prince tribute albums are just lame. There's never been a good one, much less a great one. There are maybe three names on that list that anyone would know.

It's the Glee virus all over again. People used to get so hyped up about Glee, but I thought - why does anyone wanna hear these kids on a glorified Mickey Mouse Club sing Madonna, Britney, Prince or whoever's songs??? I'd rather hear Madonna, Britney, or Prince.

Even if they sold this record, who's making money? All the artists on there, plus production costs? They wouldn't even break even, much less profit from it. But I'm not worried about them making money - I just don't care to hear anyone resing a song by an artist like Prince. Prince is a legend for a reason - he sang his shit, not a bunch of re-hashers.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #6 posted 12/17/17 11:30am

crimesofparis

TrivialPursuit said:



kindofblue said:


TrivialPursuit, please show some respect for other artists. You don't have to listen to it if You are not interested. Thanks!





First, don't school me on respect. Unnecessary, really. You're right, I don't have to listen, and I'm not interested. However, darlin', you're in a public forum where people cuss n' discuss a variety of topics. You posted, I replied.

Prince tribute albums are just lame. There's never been a good one, much less a great one. There are maybe three names on that list that anyone would know.

It's the Glee virus all over again. People used to get so hyped up about Glee, but I thought - why does anyone wanna hear these kids on a glorified Mickey Mouse Club sing Madonna, Britney, Prince or whoever's songs??? I'd rather hear Madonna, Britney, or Prince.

Even if they sold this record, who's making money? All the artists on there, plus production costs? They wouldn't even break even, much less profit from it. But I'm not worried about them making money - I just don't care to hear anyone resing a song by an artist like Prince. Prince is a legend for a reason - he sang his shit, not a bunch of re-hashers.


Who's making money? His estate. They still need to get mechanical license rights, I assume.
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Reply #7 posted 12/17/17 12:11pm

SoulAlive

hmmm I appreciate the effort,but I'm gonna have to pass.I've never really liked "tribute" albums.If I wanna hear Prince music,I'll just listen to his own recordings.

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Reply #8 posted 12/17/17 4:18pm

lezama

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Interested in hearing Elisa and Cassy's contributions.

Change it one more time..
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Reply #9 posted 12/18/17 2:00am

EmmaMcG

I'm afraid I have to agree with Trivial on this. Although I wouldn't be against the idea of a Prince tribute album if they had more interesting artists on it. For example, Bruce Springsteen did a brilliant cover of Purple Rain after Prince died and he did the impossible by making the song his own. Not as good as the original but still really good. If there was to be a tribute album with Springsteen's version of Purple Rain and D'Angelo's cover of Sometimes it Snows in April, then I'd be interested.
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Reply #10 posted 12/18/17 7:31am

jungleluv

Can someone post the tracklist and artists involved?

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Reply #11 posted 12/18/17 9:07am

Latin

jungleluv said:

Can someone post the tracklist and artists involved?


The tracklist is on the link on the OP. Check it out.
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Reply #12 posted 12/19/17 10:01am

Genesia

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TrivialPursuit said:

kindofblue said:

TrivialPursuit, please show some respect for other artists. You don't have to listen to it if You are not interested. Thanks!


First, don't school me on respect. Unnecessary, really. You're right, I don't have to listen, and I'm not interested. However, darlin', you're in a public forum where people cuss n' discuss a variety of topics. You posted, I replied.

Prince tribute albums are just lame. There's never been a good one, much less a great one. There are maybe three names on that list that anyone would know.

It's the Glee virus all over again. People used to get so hyped up about Glee, but I thought - why does anyone wanna hear these kids on a glorified Mickey Mouse Club sing Madonna, Britney, Prince or whoever's songs??? I'd rather hear Madonna, Britney, or Prince.

Even if they sold this record, who's making money? All the artists on there, plus production costs? They wouldn't even break even, much less profit from it. But I'm not worried about them making money - I just don't care to hear anyone resing a song by an artist like Prince. Prince is a legend for a reason - he sang his shit, not a bunch of re-hashers.


C'mon, now. You're supposed to be all

Another lame Prince tribute? excited OMGOMGOMGOMG

We don’t mourn artists because we knew them. We mourn them because they helped us know ourselves.
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Reply #13 posted 12/20/17 5:28pm

luvsexy4all

at least they had class to NOT sell it

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Reply #14 posted 12/23/17 2:22am

rogifan

Funkenberry interviewed Elisa and Cassie:

https://soundcloud.com/dr...ompilation

Edit: I must say after listening to this podcast I got the feeling Funkenberry isn’t to crazy about this album. Didn’t really say much and at times the interview with Elisa seems awkward. I still don’t get why they’re making such a big deal over no one making money off this or no ones egos being fed. It’s like Elisa is throwing shade at others who I guess she thinks is cashing in off his death. I’d love to know who.
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Reply #15 posted 12/23/17 1:48pm

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I would be very interested to give it a listen. Like the song selection. But 23rd more than halfway done and still no sign of it?
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Reply #16 posted 12/23/17 2:58pm

purplerabbitho
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Who is cashing in??--all of them. Cassie said some awesome things about Prince's deep cuts and not just playing his biggest hits. She also seems a bit bitter about people exploiting his most famous hits for self-gain and ignoring his deep cuts. I literally said an "audible Amen" after she said that...LOL. However, it seems like they could have dug a bit deeper with this songs they choose. Most of them were the bigger hits..

rogifan said:

Funkenberry interviewed Elisa and Cassie: https://soundcloud.com/dr...ompilation Edit: I must say after listening to this podcast I got the feeling Funkenberry isn’t to crazy about this album. Didn’t really say much and at times the interview with Elisa seems awkward. I still don’t get why they’re making such a big deal over no one making money off this or no ones egos being fed. It’s like Elisa is throwing shade at others who I guess she thinks is cashing in off his death. I’d love to know who. [Edited 12/23/17 4:55am]

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Reply #17 posted 12/23/17 4:51pm

Latin

mikeyaddict said:

I would be very interested to give it a listen. Like the song selection. But 23rd more than halfway done and still no sign of it?

They have changed the release date to December 25th.
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Reply #18 posted 12/23/17 7:15pm

pinkcashmere23

Sounds like it might be pretty good.I really like Cassie's rendition of Something In The Water.

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Reply #19 posted 12/23/17 7:37pm

Latin

pinkcashmere23 said:

Sounds like it might be pretty good.I really like Cassie's rendition of Something In The Water.



Cassie's rendition is awesome. She was always wonderful performing it with Prince and the rest of The New Power Generation. yes
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Reply #20 posted 12/23/17 7:45pm

pinkcashmere23

Latin said:

pinkcashmere23 said:

Sounds like it might be pretty good.I really like Cassie's rendition of Something In The Water.

Cassie's rendition is awesome. She was always wonderful performing it with Prince and the rest of The New Power Generation. yes

I agree! She's amazingly talented!

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Reply #21 posted 12/23/17 10:34pm

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Latin said:

mikeyaddict said:

I would be very interested to give it a listen. Like the song selection. But 23rd more than halfway done and still no sign of it?

They have changed the release date to December 25th.

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Ta! Thought I’d lost my mojo - was googling away and could only find the page or less is to drF’s podcast - which I have ready for later. Whatever happened to that newpowersoul thing? That’s gone quiet after a harsh initial response.
Comin str8 outta Preston...
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Reply #22 posted 12/25/17 7:11am

IHeartNPG4Life

Just released on CHRISTMAS MORNING on youtube! they released it this way as a gift and no money is being made off it! I ACTUALLY REALLY LOVE THIS

https://www.youtube.com/w...U-rqMiiruA

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Reply #23 posted 12/25/17 7:25am

pinkcashmere23

IHeartNPG4Life said:

Just released on CHRISTMAS MORNING on youtube! they released it this way as a gift and no money is being made off it! I ACTUALLY REALLY LOVE THIS

https://www.youtube.com/w...U-rqMiiruA

Thanks for sharing! Some of the covers are actually pretty good.Cassie's is definitely my favorite.heart

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Reply #24 posted 12/25/17 2:56pm

Latin

IHeartNPG4Life said:

Just released on CHRISTMAS MORNING on youtube! they released it this way as a gift and no money is being made off it! I ACTUALLY REALLY LOVE THIS



https://www.youtube.com/w...U-rqMiiruA


Thank you!
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Reply #25 posted 12/25/17 3:05pm

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Funny story Elisa said on the Funkenberry podcast.
Long time ago Prince called her, she wasn’t home so he got the answering machine.

He left a ‘message’ and just recently she found it.
He was using a funny voice and was banging the phone on the table or something.
She used the fragment on this tribute album at the end of ‘Starfish and Coffee’.


Personally I am not very fond of any covers of Prince songs but I could appreciate these ones.
They’re definately worth a listen.
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Reply #26 posted 12/25/17 4:35pm

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paradise000 said:

Funny story Elisa said on the Funkenberry podcast. Long time ago Prince called her, she wasn’t home so he got the answering machine. He left a ‘message’ and just recently she found it. He was using a funny voice and was banging the phone on the table or something. She used the fragment on this tribute album at the end of ‘Starfish and Coffee’. Personally I am not very fond of any covers of Prince songs but I could appreciate these ones. They’re definately worth a listen. [Edited 12/25/17 15:10pm]

I really like their version of Starfish and Coffee and I think the ending was a nice touch.I also like that Elisa put a bit of Anna Stesia in towards the end.Overall,I think the album was well done and I appreciate them sharing it with us.

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Reply #27 posted 12/26/17 12:26pm

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paradise000 said:

Funny story Elisa said on the Funkenberry podcast. Long time ago Prince called her, she wasn’t home so he got the answering machine. He left a ‘message’ and just recently she found it. He was using a funny voice and was banging the phone on the table or something. She used the fragment on this tribute album at the end of ‘Starfish and Coffee’. Personally I am not very fond of any covers of Prince songs but I could appreciate these ones. They’re definately worth a listen.




Starts at the 3:36 mark.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #28 posted 12/26/17 2:07pm

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TrivialPursuit said:

paradise000 said:

Funny story Elisa said on the Funkenberry podcast. Long time ago Prince called her, she wasn’t home so he got the answering machine. He left a ‘message’ and just recently she found it. He was using a funny voice and was banging the phone on the table or something. She used the fragment on this tribute album at the end of ‘Starfish and Coffee’. Personally I am not very fond of any covers of Prince songs but I could appreciate these ones. They’re definately worth a listen.




Starts at the 3:36 mark.

when did she OFFICIALLY get a songwriting credit?

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Reply #29 posted 12/26/17 2:44pm

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luvsexy4all said:

TrivialPursuit said:




Starts at the 3:36 mark.

when did she OFFICIALLY get a songwriting credit?


LOL Y'all just venom filled needlessly. She's always had one.


Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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