SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

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But you don't and obviously addtional content is forthcoming.

Not a fair comparison at all. Firstly, iTunes tracks are encoded differently (AAC), with "protected" DRM tracks encoded at 128 kbps (128 kbps AAC is about equal to 224 kbps MP3 in terms of sound quality, just smaller file sizes), and now nearly all of the iTunes library is in unprotected AAC files encoded at 256 kbps, which is considerably better than 320 kbps MP3s.

This is an ignorant comparison.

Doozer said:

Intentional misrepresentation?

BartVanHemelen said:

Damn dude, you are a complete Douche! I mean, everytime I read one of your posts, I hear that "Debbie Downer" music (from SNL) pop into my head. You can kill a bizz like nobody's business. Why don't you just go away? Christ...

ThirdStrike said:

If you want to wank to your god, why let him stop you?

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Trust me, if I wanted to wank, nobody would stop me...not even Debbie Downer!!

Seriously though, he's like that guy who bitches about his asshole hurting, but won't get a Colonoscopy to find out what's wrong! Either make an appointment with the doctor, or stop your crying!! In other words, don't complain simply for the sake of hearing your own voice. The man never has anything positive to share!!

Ok, back to wanking...

ThirdStrike said:

Well he has been this way for as long as any of us old schoolers remember. I just want to know if the Halloween costume is really true

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

yeah, I remember. i'm an "old schooler" myself. Been around quite a while in here. It just gets old with him...

ThirdStrike said:

I only like it because I agree. Haven't always been on that side of that fence

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

AND he gets airplay. I hear his new stuff (tho I'm not a huuuge fan of it) all the time.

Zannaloaf said:

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Once again he is not on P's level not knocking any of those groups. I love all of them but P is still doing big things in the industry.

He just has a #1 CD what more proof do some of you need

ThirdStrike said:

I see what you're saying, but d'ya ever stop to think that if Prince didn't put out (or influence) these ridiculous press releases full of misinformation and hyperbole, Bart might not have anything to say?

And yet, P still does it.

And there are still people who take them as gospel.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I hear ya. However, i'm glad Bart keeps track of all the various "inconsistencies" over the years. I mean, changing your mind is on thing, but attempting to flat out rewrite the past? THAT shit needs to be put on check.

Rogue588 said:

ADAMNGREE!

laurarichardson said:

He hasn't had a no.1 cd.

Rorywan said:

this one costs $77.00!

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I know it's f**king crazy!

"but not in the way that you control Prince with jujitsu moves -- that wouldn't be appropriate."

Wouldn't be appropriate?
Maybe.
But I can't think of anything I'd rather see on his website!

laurarichardson said:

Yes eventually the web site will be worth the 77 bucks paid for.

Rorywan said:

Lotu$Flow3r.

superspaceboy said:

Lotu$Flow$r?

laurarichardson said:

I think many of us are upset that there is not enough content to begin with....to warrant 77 dollars upfront. It's not the will be forthcoming material. It's the what's on there now. You say we don't get it, yet you obvoiusly don't understand the argument you are defending.

Yes we all figure content is coming. From the lack of things, that is pretty obvious. What and when are two big issues. Eventually and Exclusive content are not enough...not when the dang thing opened up just shy of a month ago.

You know why the website opened up one week early? Because Prince was trying to beat the shipment of the CD’s to Target. He pretty much guaranteed that there would not be a leak and that hardcore fans would pony up the 77 to get to the music before the gen public by promising exclusive content in the first week that would not be available after. Of course he didn’t personally promise anything, but led the media (who reported on the website) to believe so.

BriaVelveeta said:

Bria Cheese!

Rorywan said:

$$$$$ $$$$$

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Rorywan said:

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Good article however I think the website leaves alot to be desired.
I paid the $77 ($144 Australian) and after I figured out how to get in - with the help of fellow orgers - I was really dissapointed.
That site should have been flooded with so called unreleased and rare material from day one.
A month in and nothing has changed and I hardly visit it now.
I just don't know why Prince can't have a simple, easy to navigate site like other bands and the new "opus" site.

superspaceboy said:

ya, next year when you have to "reup" another $77.

Rorywan said:

Except that doesn't make any sense because they realize if there isn't a reason to stay subscribed then they won't get renewals next year.

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I liked the article's focus on his move outside of record labels. I don't think the mainstream really understands what he's been working towards since his fallout with WB. The path he's charting today will no doubt change how some of the younger generation sees their possibilities in the music industry as well.