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Prince turns purple over label’s inability to make his singles into hits



It’s worth digging around Unpronounceable Symbol’s recently launched Web site (www.NPGonlineLTD.com) to check out his manifesto against Arista President Clive Davis. There’s quite a snit brewing, and he-whose-name-we-dare-not-speak has “decided 2 postpone ... release of ‘Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic’ (limited edition) ... (to) give Mr. Davis time 2 make good on his promise 2 deliver a couple of REAL hit singles 2 ‘the top of the charts.’” Furthermore, what’s-his-name says he won’t make a video until he gets his way, because his “heart and soul went in2 the making of this record, and his xpectation is that Mr. Davis and Arista will honor their agreement with him. Videos r xpensive and without firm commitments from all parties, the money could b better spent elsewhere.” Can’t help but wonder what the next step will be. Perhaps the artist will stamp his tiny foot and hold his breath until he turns purple?