As taken from Ani Difranco's website.

02.13.02
ANI GUESTS ON RAPPER COREY PARKER'S DEBUT ALBUM

Over the years, Ani has slowly been fusing elements of hip-hop into her sound, most notably on the To The Teeth track "Swing," which featured a standout performance from guest MC Corey Parker. Now, Ani returns the favor, appearing on Corey's debut album, Subliminal Souls. Corey, the son of saxophone legend and James Brown sideman Maceo Parker (who guested on Ani's albums To The Teeth and Revelling/Reckoning), has been developing over the past 6 years as a member of his father's band, where he handles both lead and background vocals. Ani appears on the track "Pump Ya' Fist," described by Parker as a "hard-hitting, socio-political duet." {{{Legendary musician and long-time Ani supporter Prince has already given the song his blessing, personally commending Parker and inviting him to a jam session at Paisley Park.}}} In the footsteps of Ani, Prince, and recently, David Bowie, Parker has decided to record and market his CD without a major record label. "The emphasis should be on the music and allowing the artist to have freedom to create," says Parker. He adds "The freedom that I have had with this project has given me the chance to explore new things musically." The new album is available for online purchase at http://www.coreyparker.net and http://www.cdstreet.com . You may also hear audio samples from both sites. See Corey currently touring with The Maceo Parker Band and soon with his own band supporting Subliminal Souls.

Funny how this news item, nearly a month old, went unnoticed until I sent it in today...yet someone else mysteriously gets credited.

kellyannemcclure said:

Two people sent this in *today*. I approved the one that got here first. If it was also sent in a month ago to the old site and didn't get approved then, sorry. There isn't a conspiracy or anything.

Oh, I know...but there seems to be a lot of talk of "conspiracies" here.

What is up with you girl? Every time I log on for an enjoyable read, there is you moaning about something or other: Get a life!

vivid said:

Who the fuck are you telling me to get a life, turd burglar? If logging onto Prince org is your idea of a life, I'll get advice elsewhere.

Another pleasant day at Prince.Org:)

DavidEye said:

Well sure, now that you're here...assface.

kellyannemcclure said:

Do you feel better now,Kelly? I know you just LOVE to do your "devastating put-downs".For you,it's just as satisfying as an orgasm,right? So,go ahead,hon,fire away...get your rocks off:)

DavidEye said:

When have you ever done any better? I'm just waiting for you to impress me with what you'd consider a devastating put down. Come to think of it, as you've described them as "devastating put-downs" three or four times already, I don't suspect you have much of a vocabulary, anyway. Put away your little faggy smiley face by the way. Condescending pissant.
[This message was edited Fri Mar 8 8:55:10 PST 2002 by kellyannemcclure]

Corey is FUNKY ! and really a nice person

Hey come on fellas !! peace uh ???