SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Please do... ...She's what Soul music NEEDED!

ChristopherTracyParade said:

That's what I heard and I didn't agree! I love soul music so it's not that. I don't know. Something just bothered me about her voice. I think I was expecting something more fluid.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Booo! You suck!

ChristopherTracyParade said:

You have no idea how well :

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

- And your address is WHAT again?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

maybe prince was expecting the same thing....
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missfee said:

Now, do you mean more FLUID or "something" more FLUID?

ChristopherTracyParade said:

i think u know what i mean...

I find it interesting that out of all of Prince's weak singing proteges, the Vanity, Appolonias, Carmen Electra, Mayte, that here we have a woman who can sing and some of you are dissing her voice and saying she has no talent.

When asked, no talent in comparison to who, some of you came up with ridiculous examples like Wendy, Lisa and Sheila E who are more instrumentalists than singers and worse yet, Jill Jones who I have not seen in over a decade.

It's one thing to not like the music, but I believe those who claim she's untalented has something personal against her. Just for that reason I really hope she does extremely well with her debut and I'm going to be front and center to support her every way.

JonnyApplesauce said:

That's what I'm talking about! People saying she can't sing. Then who can then?

wonder505 said:

It is beyond absurd to say she has no talent And I get what everyone is saying about the singing but damn, if she came out and sang like shit people would be bitching. Has anybody ever heard of people just singing. She wasn't that sloppy and might be able to have more focus but you could tell her singing means something to her And how could she not showcase her ability on national TV?!

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missfee said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

People who say she has no talent are just dumb people who haven't seen her live (and no that crappy SNL performance (crappy compared to the great shows she did prior that week) doesn't count...) and are judging her on a 4 minute performance, that's like judging Sheila E.'s drumming skills by just listening to her play drums to 4 minutes of "Purple Rain"... Quite retarded...

Neversin.

How about waiting until her cd is released or
at least wait until the single is circulating
before attcking her.
Give the girl a break.

Neversin said:

(LMAO)!!!!!

wonder505 said:

EXACTLY!!!!

Mr. Doorkeeper,

There is really no need to try to "school" me on the basic tools of sentence structure. I am more than capable of writing complete, and good sentences thank you very much. Futher more I was answering a question from a prior statement, so it does have structure. Now as for you.....well I dont need someone with a GED(if you have that) trying to tell me how to write. Have a nice day!

thedoorkeeper said:

OdysseyMiles said:

What you're saying is not completely incompatible with what I said earlier. But the fact remains that even if Prince is collaborating with Tamar for purely artistic reasons, he has to overcome two major perceptions displayed prominently on this thread:

1) Tamar is nothing more than Prince's latest talentless f-buddy that he will soon get tired of.

and

2) Prince is incapable of writing and producing a popular or even "good" album for himself much less another artist.

Judging from some of the responses here and elsewhere Prince has a major challenge ahead to change people's minds. And to those saying Tamar needs vocal training, she attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, the same type of school featured in the movie and tv show "Fame". Here is her student profile from the Houston Chronicle website:

http://www.chron.com/cont...ofile.html

CleopatraJones said:

Like I said before there really is no need to thank me.
Seeing you write in whole sentences is thanks enough.
Keep up the good work.

P.S. If insulting me makes you feel better well you just go right ahead
and let the fur fly.

PEOPLE! Can we focus on the woman and her talent?

Thank you!

She's alright. She has talent in her area. But to be honest I think I'll always prefer Prince's sexier female protegees. Even if their talent is less I just loved how Prince could take a woman and turn her into Vanity, Apollonia, Carmen and Mayte. He really knows what a sexy woman is. I love sexy people. Some people find that shallow but I don't. I think a truly sexy person is quite facinating.

Krystal666 said:

I must fascinate the hell out of you

Krystal666 said:

In other words, you like it when Prince pimps his hoes.

I like Tamar and I tink she has talent...she pretty 2.I have no clue what her n Prince's relationship is like but they just look like friends 2 me
anyway,im coppin her cd;)

(LMAO)!!!!! YOU just go too far with the comedy!! Someone please make him stop before I laugh myslef to death!!! Guess you have put me in my place now!!!(LMAO)

doorkeeper said:

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Neversin said:

This is the single funniest quote of this site to date. Of all the proteges Prince has ever worked w/ there has not ever been this many people up in arms and judgmental about it. What is the one thing thats different about this artist? Her complexion and her features. A whole lot of it is Prince's fault cuz we've know for years his preferences and his ridiculing Black women ie. Christopher Tracy's flashback, his complexion tripping w/ Tricky and his singing "surrounding yourself w/ all the wrong faces" in the Holy River video while showing a afro featured woman. All examples of his own issues but in recent years contrary winds have blown. He realised that he owned none of his music, and additionally was contractually bound to continue to work for snakes who took advantage of him as a kid. He wrote Slave on his face and changed his very name to free himself from the subtle nuanced racism that had controled him w/out his knowledge. He found religion w/ a mentor, a Black man, who pioneered his favorite music, didnt want anything from him, and related to his situation. His web site highlighted an African featured Katrina victim for months. His appearances, band, musical focus, and public interviews have all been far blacker than the elusive, svengali of the 80s. In other words; Prince grew up. Dont look now but hes highlighting an unknown African featured, dark skinned black woman w/ no sexual overones or agenda. People are pissed. Real talk. At last the clouds have parted to show the true sky. deal w/ it. The title of this thread is racsist, mysogenistic, ignorant bullshit. But if I break down what it really is, I'll be banned. On the same day we're burying Coretta Scott King I suggest yall get ready to accept identifyable, unapologetically Black people cuz we are coming stronger than ever.
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JonnyApplesauce said:

You’re not coming strong with this lame ass attempt at race bait. You were the first one to mention anything about race or color, check the thread. Few of us even care about Tamar, much less her skin color; I just want to know why Prince is promoting her so hard. One can only wonder about your perceptions on race when you’re willing to interject Coretta Scott King in a music thread about Tamar.

lilgish said:

Amen. I never knew it was racist to not get excited about an artist of a particular skin color.

I don't think anyone is saying she sucks...maybe they're just tired of protoges, which is the case for me. I'd be more likely to get into her if she weren't a protoge, in all honesty...

She sure as hell ain't all that. From what I saw on "Saturday Night Live", she's just like everyone else out there these days...dull and midtempo.

Race bait? Theres a 400 year history to racism in the US where this artist hails from. His entire career has revolved around race. Who are you kidding w/ the smokescreen? You all can pretend the rest of your lives no matter. Make me the bad guy. Whatever. The truth will prevail.
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