I'll start.
Not going Hollywood, staying in Minneapolis (and Toronto).

littlemissg said:

His songs that are not about love and sex...

Voog said:

co-sign 2 both comments



his piano playing.

Prince doesn't get enough credit for being the best guitarist ever. Prince is a living legend!

He doesn't get enough credit for being more than a pop star.

Simply put, Prince doesn't get enough credit. It's ridiculous how many people will criticize me for being a fan of Prince, as if it's like being a fan of Justin Timberlake or something. Makes me sick, because I can't say anything.

He doesn't get enough credit for being FUNNY!

Everybody I know thinks Prince is a total stuffed-shirt, until I show 'em Under the Cherry Moon!

Hell, there are some people who have no idea that Prince plays all his own instruments. I know people who still think he dresses in ruffles and lace gloves. It's kooky.

Prince doesn't get enough credit for being the absolute best live performer ever. I dare someone to name anyone ever who could move from the mic, to the piano, to the drums, to the guitar, to doing some funky grinding moves on the floor, sliding down a pole and all the while, be running the freakin' band!!!

His songwriting skills and recording techniques/knowledge.

I'll name two.

His foresight and his work ethic.

Snap said:

I definitely agree with that plus his engineering skills and the brutha is just freaking brilliant. Again people get so caught up with his persona,,is he this, is he that...they just don't realize the depth of the man's talent....

I agree with all of the above....plus...his ability to blur the color lines...now I know that may not be popular with some but for me, being "multi-cultural" (and I would never dare to speak for others) it is nice to see him so comfortable with no "assigment" especially lately...I think that is one to count among all fo the other ....doesn't get credit for(s)...

Fleshofmyflesh said:

Okay...and this too...I have never have never enjoyed something so much before....than to watch this man ENTERTAIN AND SHARE HIS GENUIS on the live stage...I will never forget, feel fortunate, and I cannot imagine any other performet coming close...nope never!!!!

Did Prince inspire other artists putting their music out on their official websites when that Napster issue was happening? I remember he made a statement about it and some people were like 'What!!!' I think he may have some due credit there, although didn't follow all the way through....

saving lives.....


some of u know what i mean.

Anxiety said:

There are people who have no idea he plays any instruments.

piscesglenn said:

Co-Sign!

It's 2004, and people (yes, that includes a lot of his fans as well) are still hung up on his race. How many times have we seen folks here on the Org saying shit like "he's pandering to a white audience" "he doesn't like black women" "he lied about his race" ?

Who gives a fuck? Black, white, pink-polka dots -it should be about the music, not the skin.

Who cares? Too many, that's who.

What does Prince not get enough credit for? Pretty much everything listed above.

Being 1 of the best live performers of all times as i saw on the musicolgy tour.Thats the difference between him & michael jackson.Michael needs the lights,smoke,magic.Prince showed that u dont need all that 2 B great!

ElectricPurple said:

I know exactly what you mean. Anx or Sassy once called his music 'life support'. There is no music on the planet that makes me happier. I can always find Prince music to listen to, no matter what mood I'm in.

I think that Prince doesn't get enough credit for is teaching the newer artists in the industry the better way to do things.


I love this thread. Thank you so much for posting it.

meow85 said:

Well, it matter to Prince, so why shouldn't it matter to his fans???

I totally agree with all the above so no need 2 mention what have all ready been said.

He doesn’t get enough credit for his style of dress. He's always criticized 4 this. Yes some has been pretty bazaar like the Versace's photos (OMG) but over all I love the way P dresses especially the clothing he wore in SOTT, Loveysexy and Purple Rain era with the ruffles and all. 2 this very day, they continue 2 make fun or criticized his style or choice of dress.

some of the work he does on other musicians albums.....one of them being on Fleetwood mac...he is in the artisis credits listed as " Alexander Nevermind", that was a trivia question actually on a show I was watching a week or so ago where they were having prople answer questions about music. ...

Fleshofmyflesh said:

Ummm..Rob Thomas of matchbox twenty.. although no pole sliding..but can do everything else.....If you ever get to see thew & haven't yet...don't pass it up!

cranshaw62 said:

Agreed. He reinvigorated the "vanity label" concept with Paisley Park.

He began to sell his product on the internet years before anyone else.

He's produced enough material for 10 musicians.

We can dislike and disagree with his choices, but that's the truth.

Kellie said:

I don't think P gets enough credit for introducing "You got the right one baby" into our lexicon.

Kellie said:

Ditto on that. I think he doesn't get enough credit for introducing so many talents into the music industry AND working with or writing for other artists. For example, Sugar Walls(Sheena Easton), I Feel For You(Chaka) just to name a couple. I could never make a complete list. And where would the world be without the introduction of "The Time" featuring Morris Day and Vanity Six?(Nasty Girl, the stripper's song

These examples are just a very small sampling of what the man has contributed.

littlemissg said:

co-sign--he coulda moved outta the midwest years ago without a second thought, but he's always stuck around here. good on 'im for that.