Hmm Princey, avoid those EXTREEEMMMMMEEEE close-ups . . . I like the song better than the video . . . . .

BananaCologne said:

you can see it via vh1.com if ur in the uk. i just had a peep, first time i heard the song also, looks like prince is back on form!

Am I the only one who got the feeling he was trying to remake this song and video in one go...and failed?

I actually really enjoy the song. Better than anything off Musicology.

And the video is hilarious, good job Prince

retina said:

No he didn't fail because he did it better and managed to look human in the process. What a concept

retina said:

Not really. If Prince was dancing in the video, then maybe. This looks more like the Drop it like it's hot video.
[Edited 2/2/06 14:36pm]

jayaredee said:

So you actually think Black Sweat is a better song than In the Closet? And that its video is better too? In that case I must respectfully but wholeheartedly disagree.

TheBigBang said:

Too Cool


AWWWWW MAN!!!! This has got me smiling like a crazy muther fucker!!!

Haven't had time to digest the song. seems like a funky little number that would go down well if a dj had the guts to play it. The video's great. His facial expressions are 'Kiss'.

Fabulous!!!!

WillyWonka said:

In 1999 he was still busting splits, no problem, even after 20 years of heels. What happened in six years that he can't even move in a video?

Just watch the video on MTV web site. Not really fond of the song,but love the video he is SO HOT.....

BananaCologne said:

I'm in the UK - wasn't able to view it with Firefox, but could on Internet Explorer once I temporarily allowed pop ups - check it out on the VH-1 link, MTV Overdrive won't play in the UK.

Prince looks as fine as ever and is showing his humourous side, but when he's telling me that he's working up a black sweat, I expect to see him dancing up a storm, or at least moving to the beat, not just standing there drinking tea. Maybe I'm missing the subtlety of the lyrics...

Also, why does he keep touching his nose? It makes him look like he's got a drug habit!

Max

retina said:

Yes, you are the only one.

What!!!!

It soo is, and it is sooo awesome!! LOVE IT!

Anx said:

It's choppy the first time you play it.....made me mad too. But
play it again, and it won't be. Atleast it wasn't for me.

lspear76 said:

Universaluv said:

But they're both black and white (sort of), both have a minimalistic background, both have only the artist plus a black female model...plus both songs have a minimalistic funk vibe with the same style of beat...if I remember correctly.

retina said:

No, i prefer the track "In the Closet," it's one of my favorite MJ tracks.
But Black Sweat is the best thing i've heard from Prince in a long time so i'm satisfied.

I don't think they will, because it was one of the PP's that told me/us
that it was on mtv.com

I think they probably will MTV for taking away the scoop.
It's on MTV.com now folks! So you won't have to visit [/quote]

Ok I see he is going in that Pharell direction, which is cool. The song is really cool. LOVE the video. But at the same time I know Prince is so much more talented than this song.

But I like it though. I think it will do better that Te Amo Corazon expecialy with the MTV crowd.

And OMG how sexy did my honey Prince look?

I feel the opposite. This could be a HIT, it's radioable. As long
as it is marketed right.

GustavoRibas said:[quote]Just saw the video at MTV...the video is great...but it has the same problem of ´Musicology´ IMHO...there isn´t a catchy melody (and the chorus reminds me a lot of The Work pt1). The song has no bass...it´s only a beat...songs like Kiss and When Doves Cry didn´t have bass also, but the melody was strong...I am afraid this one won´t be a hit also...

Love the expressions!

HE is in NYC tonight adn i have not managed to score tickets - which really sucks. OR maybe not since it is not really his show, but Tamar's.Nto sure whather music is like. Guess I will go home and watch the video.

That song is G R E A T. The video has cool looks.

I like it pretty much, yay

retina said:

Yeah but the themes are entirely different. MJ and Naomi had this overtly sexual back and forth going on with their performance. With MJ really going for a more masculine role than he'd done in the past (thus the unfortunate wife-beater).

Prince's video is alot more tongue in cheek, From the first shot he seems more amused by the woman and the situation than overtly into her. Prince portrays himself as being more interested in keeping his cool while mugging for the camera. Just a different vibe, imo.

Apparently a "Black Sweat" is what happens when you don't dance or move at all. Funny expressions, and I dig her dancing, and I dig the song, but why is Prince holding back? A man with his dance moves should be WOWING everybody by grooving to his own beat. These are the things about Prince that frustrate the hell out of me!!

Who is the lucky, lucky lady in the video with him? WOW! Some are so fortunate . That's some funky shit!
[Edited 2/2/06 14:53pm]

Posthumous said:

Zelaira is offcamera calling him her VaMpIrE MAn VaGiNA.

hm, this song is okay - "better" than 'I know 3 words of Spanish'


to me this song is a "hybrid" between
KISS
&
HOUSEQUAKE..


best part of this video :

THE DJ


WHAT is HER name???

P looks good hes 46 whats he supposed to look like? I wish he could still dance but its apparent that he either can't or doesn't feel comfortable doing it. He probably feels 46 after dancing in those friggin heels all these years.

In any case good video fun song and has strong potential for commercial success with a big push from Universal. Now that aside I really like the song its fun.

Don't know why some are comparing it to Musicology the single which was a completely different type of record and really good in its own right. Lets hope they don't stop promoting Black Sweat like they dropped Musicology after 3 weeks. People have to be reminded how good Prince is if its commercial success hes looking for.