SCNDLS said:

I was all ready to say everyone's entitled to their opinions til that retarded comment. I hate that word.

Lothan said:

Sorry!!!

I'll edit it 2 avoid

theodore said:

No worries.

Again, Prince has earned what he gets...shit, I wish him nothing but the best when it comes to making money because that same dollar could be in support of lil scrappy or p diddy.

But, my observation was that he's hob nobbing with the wealthy much more lately, selling rights to his songs (verizon)...playing concerts where the tix cost $15,000...for every $31.21 concert seat, there's been many at $250+[Edited 6/4/07 14:36pm]

Revolution said:

It's funny to me how everyone wants to sit in judgment of HIS decisions regarding HIS art and HIS marketability and commerciality when he has ALWAYS given back to his fans in various ways. I guess it's easy to sit in judgment and "overlook" the concert tickets for $31.21, intimate concerts in Vegas for $125 (when every other "star" is selling tickets to stale ass shows for much more), ridiculously intimate aftershows in Vegas for $50, etc.

I can think of NO other artist who has consistently and regularly opened his doors wide to be closer to his fans like Prince has. People are always talking about how much of a recluse he is but name me another singer/performer that is even CLOSE to his level of fame that is this accessible and at least somewhat thoughtful of his fans. Do Madonna, U2, The Police, Celine Dion, Elton John, Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, et al sell reasonably price concert tickets and perform regular aftershows in small venues until 6 am???? Not the last time I checked.

He is still a consumate artist and performer. And artistry does not mean you have to take a vow of poverty or limit your earning potential to appease some altruistic naive concept that making money is evil and at odds with being down or "keeping it real" as an artist. Whatever! Believe me, no starving artist wants to be starving they want recognition, status, and financial success. Stop the judging because I think that if you see him perform and listen to his music it is quite evident that "$$$" is NOT what matters most to Prince.

Oh and BTW, if I had $300-400 million sitting in the bank you BEST believe Prince would have a standing mothafuckin engagement EVERY 3rd Friday of the month in my mothafuckin living room. And I'd direct deposit that million into his mothafuckin bank account. Okkkkaaaaayyyyy???? Do you understand the words that are coming outta my mouth?????
[Edited 6/3/07 20:14pm]

SCNDLS said:

Beautifully worded. U r always on point and love reading your feedback

mirrorbestfriend said:

Not trying to pick a fight, but you sure seem to be on a mean negative streak on ALL your posts on myriad threads. Just an observation. . . I'm not saying that Prince is infallible or above reproach or valid criticism but your persistent negativity is REALLY odd IMO. But I guess some people get off on constantly pissing on people's parade, okay, well whatever. . .

Revolution said:

And what's wrong with ANY of this as long as he keeps creating music??? Yeah, yeah, I know some fool is gonna come with, "But it's not as good as Purple Rain!" Boo-fucking-hoo! It's 23 years later so get over it. And Prince at his MOST mediocre is still far and away better than ANY of the no talent hacks on the radio today, so whatever.

Besides, Prince ALWAYS hobnobbed with the rich and famous, Prince did NOT "sell the rights to his song to Verizon," Prince did NOT set the price for the $15000 concert ticket, the promoter did and the ticket is for FIVE shows with other artists, not JUST Prince. AND there are FAR more tickets available for $31.21 than those at the $250 which actually was a package that includes TWO performances, a T-shirt, a CD, and the new perfume. Good luck getting anything other than a stale ass performance from Barbara Streisand for the price of a $1200 ticket. I know facts may seem like pesky little details and a nuisance but if you're gonna criticize get ya shit right. . .
[Edited 6/4/07 15:13pm]

SCNDLS said:

You can't be serious...brotha has changed lately, there's no denying that.
I'm not talking music, I'm talking his attitude towards getting paid.
Batman is a good example...can you imagine him being involved with Batman today?
As huge as that pic was back in the day, you can best believe that TODAYS Prince would break the bank.

another thread about the same fucking thing

InsatiableCream said:

theodore said:

InsatiableCream said:

theodore said:

Dude you have been cracking me up lately.

Lothan said:

Insatiable or me?

regardless,.....

theodore said:

No, I am talking to you. I've been on the Org for years and you seem like a very nice kid and you're funny. You're like a breath of fresh air.

And don't be making eyes at me. All of my kids are older than you.

Whatchathank?

I mean...he could have had boatloads of money a long time ago, but kept
his integrity for his artform.
Now, shit, he's playing birthday parties for a cool million.

Brotha has changed, dont you think?

And, is this a bad thing? If anyone does, Prince deserves what he gets.

Whatchathank?

I mean...he could have had boatloads of money a long time ago, but kept
his integrity for his artform.

Now, shit, he's playing birthday parties for a cool million.

Brotha has changed, dont you think?

And, is this a bad thing? If anyone does, Prince deserves what he gets.