blackwell1 said:

When Prince first started, Warner Bros. wanted Maurice White from EWF to produce him.

So, they probably know each other from way back.

good read . i want those new albums now!

Thanks for posting this interview, I enjoyed reading it.

I get more and more excited about the upcoming releases every time I see something new!

Refreshing. Reminds me that he can be so inspiring, smart and humanistic when he expresses himself. I aways appreciated his musical vocabulary. It was great to hear him reference all the great artists, actors, musicians and creators. It shows he is not as isolated as we think.

2elijah said:

Of course he does, someone is taking his photo and there's no bodyguard on hand to smash the camera!

asg said:

I do believe the holidays are over! Excited much? You bet.

NDRU said:

It's a sundial...
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I've got to read it again to digest it all.

who's "the most popular girl in the whole wide world", Bria?
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Great interview. ANYBODY JOINING a RELIGION JUST BECAUSE PRINCE says to is a FOOL. And why does she sing about COMING and about to POP? Those are NOT JEHOVAH WITNESS LYRICS. I like her music,but JEHOVAH WITNESSES DO NOT SING about POPPING....I have Myself gone to KINGDOM HALLS and Know first hand. I know now the RELIGION is NOT for me. But, I will LOVE PRINCE FOREVER...

Great interview... so refreshing to hear something positive.

pplrain said:

Yes!
I agree wholeheartedly.

MRGee said:

It's hard to tell whether or not he convinced her to join, or if she just happened to become one voluntarily to ensure a connection with him. Either way, I expected that was the situation, but was actually surprised that I was right....well, then again, no I wasn't.

Rosalita said:

Hmm....if it's really about anyone in particular that's current, my bet is on Rihanna. She's the so-called "it" girl everywhere right now.

I can honestly say that interiew made my jaw drop in anticipation for everything. I think all 3 albums will have something for me. And also looking forward to seeing the fleshed out website. Should all be very interesting!

It says Bria attended the Pasley parties as a teenager. Anybody remember her?

SOOOO there IS hope for Tame and you guys to hook up with Prince after all.

Good read.

lezama said:

Bria is within walking distance to Prince. imo the deal he helped her cement was a deal with him....it certainly was not with a record label that's for sure.

WOW! This is a great article. Cannot believe how much this reporter knows about Prince. Props to her for doing her homework.

And this is alot to take in on one read cause it's full of so much great news. Ok now I am really excited about MPLSOUNDS! Cool that Terry talked him into trying ProTools very interested what he did with it!!!!!

The song titled $ - Love it!

So much great news...Prince is the best at building suspense and I'm glad he had them release this as a two part series. Good move to save the best for last!

Oh...and the website "rotating" in some way sounds bad-ass!!!
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amazing article and love the new pic of Prince

Great article!!! Prine is da man! He kno how to hype his music. Music for the rockers in the limo, funk in a sports car and sexy Bria in the bedroom. I think the reporter detected a bit of chemistry between Valente and Prince at the club. Its comfirmed then she is from Minne and is a JW. He met her when she was a teen at Paisley parties, I thought that was kinda dope. Prince like velcro to the stage Great line! She got a sense of humor, A PLUS. Me likey alot.... sexy Bria.

The shot of P at the piano is priceless! He lookin like he gonna tear somebody head off. That Piano is crazy dope! I hope he can pull off a miracle releasin his music independant with worldwide sales. Most artists are broke and the record labels screw folks over all the time. Much props for what he doin and what he stand for as a man with his beliefs. Ill be there to support, sho nuff! We wit you Prince, we got your back and stoked about all three albums you got comin. Let me know where to be, what i gotta do. This is the best music news i heard in a long time. Lotus flower!!!!

hmmm.


no comment on the QUALITY of the music. just descriptions. i hope that's just because the reporter isn't a music critic or doesn't feel qualified to offer an opinion, and not that they were just being nice by not mentioning whether any of it was worth hearing.

The website, still under construction, revealed the recognizable logo of a major big-box retailer with whom Prince is finalizing negotiations to distribute the albums. The three will hit the Web and that retailer, the artist said, "as soon as the holidays are over."

if only prince albums sounded as good as the articles previewing prince albums.

emesem said:

yeah, my imagination is more grand than his actual songs

Anybody Know how old BRIA is? She reminds me of TAJA SEVELLE from URBAN FARMING. And yes, they want a CONNECTION with him and now he's RECRUITING for the JWS? I don't think any CELEBRITY in HOLLYWOOD CALIFORNIA would be RECRUITED by PRINCE or ANYBODY as THEY HAVE their OWN MINDS and ARE NOT GOING TO BE SANCTIONED, PLUS they would PROBABLY join SCIENTOLOGY FIRST...LOL...

great interview! i'm excited!

Sdldawn said:

well then why are you here?

Rosalita said:

The same reason you are. for new music.

I do dig some new things, even tho most isn't up to my expectation

It just seems that there a lot of folks here who rather than enjoy and appreciate the new music prefer to set their own standards and "expectations" I find that super annoying

Sdldawn said:

whoa the fams have been testy lately to anyone doesn't drink the kool-aid.
Liking and enjoying something doesn't mean you have to like EVERYTHING about it or be denied to having opinions, its all just part ofthe fun of being a fan, kiddos, whether its here or in a pub talking football, its not just about zealots who want to marry the man or have his babies.
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