okay, here's my take on this oft-asked question: any established artist has the ability to spoot out as many #1 singles/albums/projects as they can. it's just a matter of two things:

1) if their back's against the wall
2) if they put their mind to it

...the question here should be simply why?

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

So you're implying that as an artist, Prince isn't hungry anymore?

Isn't Prince gay or something?

I doubt it, but I hope so. All Prince really needs is another rock single like Lets Go Crazy. But he's too smitten with this jazz/funk stuff now.

JBK said:

i just wish he'd lose the jazzfunk thing hes had for a good while now.

this isn't a cut or "diss" against prince but here's two takes on the "number one" thing:

Opinion #1-me (an orger)

my answer is YES.he can make a #1 album(should he choose to)

the man's still got it and i think his best times are ahead of him.

Opinion #2-from a non orger

their answer is NO.

explanation:

"it's not that prince can't meet the artistic standards of the american consumer.the american consumer,on the whole can't meet PRINCE'S standards."

Maybe if he makes another Movie or SOUNDTRACK FOR a BLOCKBUSTER Film.

Prince's next album could very well be #1.
Musicology debuted #3 with only one concert added to the sales.
If that one concert hadn't been added, he still would have debuted at #3 on Billboards Top 200 Albums Chart.

So that goes to show that he still is capable of selling a cool 100-200,000 copies in his first week.
The only thing is, he would need to promote, promote, promote and have a killer single...A pop-friendly single!

The song doesn't have to be an instant hit...because alot of artist are releasing shitty lead singles and still go to #1.
With Prince...he's already got the name, his entire career to look back on...how much success and how many hits he's had...People will flock to the stores to buy it...if there is a strong BUZZ!

For example!!!

Premiere the first single on a highly rated show.
Perform the single on a highly rated show.
Release the video to Mtv, VH1, BET and all the other music tv networks -the following week with much hype!

Appear on Mtv T-R-L to air the video.
Throw a big prime time bash and televise it (internet also)...remember the "EMANCIPATION" Broadcast...but before that...go on NBC Dateline with Matt Lauder (an old friend)...Talk about the success of Purple Rain in 1984 and the success of Musicology in 2004...showing clips from the sold out shows and fan mania.

Also talk about his new found happiness in L.A. with wife Manuela...The New Music and the future of Prince.

*Oprah -play 2 new songs and 1 previous hit!
*Good Morning America -Performs new single!
*Dave Letterman -1st time Interview;plus a performance!
*Play some clubs in L.A & NYC (surprise gigs)!
*Jay Leno -Interview & Performance!
*Cover Story for Rolling Stone Magazine!
*Commericials air for the new album on Radio & TV!
*NPGMC Listening Party! (Open to the public)

All this before the album is released and I gurantee a #1 album!


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the american consumer,on the whole can't meet PRINCE'S standards."

brothaluv said:

he really doesn't need to be hungry. if you've proven to yourself and whoever else what you're all about and that you definitely can do the do, you needn't starve anymore.

There's two ways Prince can have a number one album in this day and time.

1. He can resort to tricks to increase his sales like including the price of the new album in his concert ticket.

2. He can strip his music down to a sample over a midtempo hip hop beat. That wouldn't be enough though. These music buyers today don't like an individual look either. He also would have to cut his hair and either be bald or wear it natural and low. Hell, he could wear baseball caps all the time too. He also would need to take off the makeup and heels and put on a damn football jersey and some big-leg jeans and sneakers. In other words, look like all the other fools.

It wouldn't matter if Prince went in the vault and released the best album he has. These music buyers today have no taste and they wouldn't buy it.

vainandy said:

Agree!!
The general public wants a fast snack,a big Mac and won't take the time
2 dine at a fine and good restaurant,where U get the change 2
experience something different and fine.
I like some big Mac sometimes,life can be fun,but I still want
2 sit down at a table and enjoy a great meal cooked with
knowledge.

Sorry, I'm hungry

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

but how do you know prince has done all that he wants?

why is this even an issue? Prince shut everybody up last year with Musicology.

sosgemini said:

ain't gotta know...it's quite obvious, if you've paid attention.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

well, thats your personal opinion on the issue...am i not free to have my own take on things? so to me, its not quite obvious..

on the contrare. we have prince hanging out with wendy and lisa again....jamming at his new pad w/ new folks. something gives me the impression that he has an axe to grind again.

i don't see why it isn't.


if i were to have lynda barry over at my house, or an entire smattering of other cartoonists over, it doesn't automatically warrant that i'd be doing something.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

i just dont get why you must rain on folks parade.

[babs was here]

sosgemini said:

in order to understand any sorta semblance of sunshine, you gotta stand in the rain for a bit.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

huh?

but back to the subject at hand, did prince not say about his reuniting with wendy, "im looking for things to juice me up?" or something like that?

now, since we are dealing with opinions and perceptions your view isnt any more important then mine or anyone else. so dont even try to say you know prince so intimitally that you can speak on his behalf, cause none of us do.