777 Update

(the news...not the bullsh..)



hello and welcome 2 another 777 update..this is the first since the special
edition celebration update in Minneapolis,,,,and we wish there was more
groundbreaking stuff 2 report and although several things were 2 be released
from Paisley Park in august, no release date has been set....so again, we
will set fact from fiction, true from false.....and if u have 2 know, go to
news item #7 for a possible major event....and here we go.....



Item #1-New "Prince" cd "a dolls house" 2 be released on Sony? False! At the
end of June, it was being widely reported all over the net that Sony had
signed Prince 2 a 1 album deal. This rumor all started when one of Prince's
studio employees, Hans, gave an interview to a music magazine overseas and
said Prince was working on new material with a working title track "a dolls
house". A few years ago, it was reported that an unreleased track entitled
"Katrina's Doll House" was recorded 4 a possible inclusion on Mayte's "Child
of the Sun" cd. the 777 update has never come across this unreleased track
so we do not know if it actually exists. By the first week of July, there
were several reported "track lists" surfacing everywhere. A fake billboard
article caused more buzz among "Purpleheadz", not knowing that the article
was never printed in billboard. the fake article said that Prince was
shopping "A dolls house" around 4 a distributor. Not true, a 5 song cd
sampler was circulating in the music biz of unreleased Prince songs. From
what we are told, they were 5 songs that Spike Lee was given by Prince for
inclusion in his new movie, which is due out in september. Spike was to have
chosen 1 track from the sampler for inclusion on the cd. It of coarse had to
go thru the record distributor hence how copies may have been leaked. Please
see item #3- 4 more information on the spike lee/Prince collaboration.



Item #2-Prince is recording new tracks for an upcoming cd? True! Since Prince
has been playing and Performing new songs at paisley Park, it made it look
like "A Dolls House" was a sure thing. Now although there are no plans 2
release a new cd, we all know that prince could release a new cd next week if
he wanted 2. Prince is always recording, even during this, in what is 2 be
his spirtual cleansing period. new tracks that have been heard at the Park
recently are " va va voom" (coincidentally, Brian Setzer's new cd has the
same name) "Golden Parachute" and "Why should I do that when I can do this".
He seems plenty pleased with these tracks as well as the "purpleheadz" who
say his guitar work on "Va Va Voom" is 2 die 4. IS this the guitar record we
voted 4 at Paisley?????



Item#3-Prince 2 have a song on new Spike Lee movie? True! Spike was given new
songs to choose from and it has not been decieded what will be used. In the
film already is an old Prince song which is supposed 2 be replaced by the new
song. Right now it is wait and see. The soundtrack 2 the film drops in
September.



Item#4-Rave un2 the year 2000 2 finally be released on DVD and Video in the
U.S.? True! The release date is october 31st and will include different
camera angles then that were shown on the pay per view version, as well as
performances not shown. Not one of his best live shows 2 own (get Sign "o"
the times if u dig) but still a must 4 all "purpleheadz". u know the person
dissing his performance will most likely be standing next to you in line
waiting to buy it.



Item#5-Prince 7 cd sampling set is ready 2 be released? True! The 7 cd
sampling set has been ready since may, but Prince will not release one copy
until there have been 100,000 preorders 4 this expensive set. the set is 700
Dollars and includes the copyright to use the samples in songs. there are
several acts in the Rap community waiting for it (no word if Puff Daddy has
ordered one yet) and the one problem with the sampling set is this; Prince
will have no say how the sample is used, When it came to letting rappers
sample him a few years ago, they could not have the bitch this and 40 that in
the song because he would not allow clearance. By purchasing this cd, he is
giving full clearance 2 any and all rappers and other acts that care 2 use
samples.



item #6-Prince will not release the special edition"Rave In2 the Joy
Fantastic"?!? False! In all honesty, it has been about 9 months since the
regular version of "Rave" was released and many have pondered why he would
release it now if ever. He was and is truly proud of the record and was
immensely disapointed by the way Arista and Clive Davis handled the promotion
of it. He is somehow hoping in some way 2 get the special edition talked
about outside the Prince community although he is only planning on releasing
it internet only. There could be several reasons why it is taking awhile.
Prince more then life itself wanted the track "so far, so pleased" with Gwen
Stefani 2 be released but No Doubt's record label, Trauma/Interscope blocked
that from happining. If Prince has his way, this song will be released, if
only he could get promotion 4 it....hmm.....like performing on an upcoming
awards show???? hmmmm....and this could definitly kick start a tour.....



Item#7-Prince 2 perform at the MTV video Music Awards on September 7th?
(wait and see) Prince was again approached 2 perform at the MTV show, as he
was last year when he declined and instead introduced TLC. "Purpleheadz" have
already been getting sick to thier stomach's wondering what he could do.
Will he be a guest performer with Britney Spears? Will he play guitar over an
Eminem track? Will he and Santana trade licks? Or will Prince be like KISS a
few years ago when they performed on the show and would he do a song that is
20 years old? As everyone knows, Prince is very close 2 MTV VJ Anada Lewis,
who is a big prince supporter and has been steaming mad at Carson Daly for
comments he made concerning Prince 2 the L.A. Times. There is no comment if
Prince has accepted MTV's invitation, since he always says MTV hates him.
But again, would he go solo or do a duet with someone? One thing everyone has
forgot is that Prince said he was going to hook up with No doubt while they
were in Minneapolis 2 talk over some things. Now, I don't know about you,
but we would absolutely Love 2 see Prince and No doubt perform this song on
the show!!! Have that be the suprise moment. Again, 2 reiterate, Prince has
been approached but no comment has been giving as to if he has said yes. So
do not expect to see it. Just know that he has been asked and WE are stating
it would be a great idea if he is trying 2 promote the Rave special edition
and upcoming tour.



I would again like to thank Prince.org 4 still being the badd-ass best site 4
getting various news on Prince and other things.



As some of you know, on July 4th, J7 was seriously injured in a car accident
by a drunk driver. He is not fully recovered from the injuries and the drunk
driver has not been caught yet since he ran off on foot and the L.A.P.D.
works rather slow in these cases. I just wanted to take time out and thank
all who knew I was injured for the concern and well wishes that were sent my
way. I am truly grateful 2 be alive and it's nice 2 see Purpleheadz have
what i always knew what the rest of the world lacks; hearts of gold...thank
u.....



4 LOS ANGELES PURPLEHEADZ!!!!!
we r trying 2 organize a purple party sometime around either the next release
or an upcoming concert event at the goodbar in hollywood on the sunset
strip....we will keep you posted..so if you are in the L.A. area and care 2
party with other purpleheadz...please drop us an email at ROLTHADICE@AOL.COM..
...



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AS always please do not copy this list and resend info to others on the
mailing list.....Peace.....and remember, when all else fails, be true 2
yourself....J7