any idea where to watch this online?

I just finished watching the second part of the interview. (Thanks for posting the links cause it's not gonna be on Italian TV any time soon.)

As a former journalist, Tavis' refusal to ask the most obvious follow-up questions made me cringe, BUT he did get Prince to relax and open up. His tactic was to speak to him as a friend and pretty much sit back and let Prince talk. I have to say it worked well.

But it was a little crazy hearing Prince say that there have been eight presidents before George Washington and watching Tavis sit there and nod pleasantly. Come on, even a friend could have asked, "Really, who were they?" I think Tavis didn't ask the follow-up because he knew the answer would make Prince sound kinda nuts.

Still, it was good to hear Prince talk at such length. Like others have said, Prince seems at peace with himself and I'm happy for him. He is always interesting to listen to - plus he's got such a cool speaking voice.

Aint no way Larry be Jimi in a battle!

2elijah said:

Yep! Those are perfect examples of what I meant. Although he's normally always positive and constructive, Dyson is still usually somewhat merciless (LOL) with his coherent thoughts/words when speaking in a forum with others. His dialogue flows out of him so easily. And U're right: Dr. West knows how to handle Dyson during discussion, but I wouldn't say that for many others.

The more I think about this though, the more I actually WOULD like to see how Prince would respond to Dyson....Hmm....OK, I've changed my mind: Yes, I would like to see Prince, Tavis, Dr. West, and Prof. Dyson on a public TV show talking about history and current events. That would be very interesting...

godlover said:

Well, the reall battle would have been Sly vs Jimi, not Larry vs Jimi.

NDRU said:

No one could touch Jimi. I know a few elders that seen him back in the day and it was a once in a lifetime jaw dropping experience to see Jimi rip up on the geetar...one of the guys I know still gets goose bumps just thinking about it.

Larry G., Sly are great but Larry be tripping on drugs if he thought he whipped Jimi. Half the time those guys showed up to gigs drunk and high. IMO GCS, showed Larry's ability a lil more than the Sly and the Fam stuff..that stuff really showcases how great Sly is. But no one touching Jimi. No way.

prince could of been a mean person?

could of?

sinead o connor would say different

that's fine, I'm just pointing out to to the person who suggested that Larry couldn't beat Jimi, that Larry was not the one who was in battle (outside of the car accident).

Just like Noel Redding didn't whup Sly either. Either Sly whipped Jimi or Jimi whipped Sly

The more I think about this though, the more I actually WOULD like to see how Prince would respond to Dyson....Hmm....OK, I've changed my mind: Yes, I would like to see Prince, Tavis, Dr. West, and Prof. Dyson on a public TV show talking about history and current events. That would be very interesting...

NDRU said:

True...umm Larry G could only help Sly..hmm. Unless they were trippin on drugs, I guess that just gone with the times. I know what you're sayin it was Sly and Jimi in the ring!! I still don't believe Sly had the same magic Jimi had??
My uncle seen legendary bands like the doors..etc. and still gone with Jimi was the best ever, ever, ever. Wish I could have seen that show..ha

He called Andre his best friend....

ToraToraDreams said:

I was wonderin if he was talkin past or if him and Andre still that tight.

I noticed a certain sadness when he said people say things behind his back. I think he was referencing Wendy's comment on calling him being a "fancy lesbian".

I feel it is so hurtful for Wendy to say that of a former friend, especially since she knows people are always saying hurtful things about him. What really is her point? Also it was Prince who brought her into his band and this is how she repays him. Sad isn't it?

Prince I think has so much more class in how he handled the situation. He said, they were in love before and why not now, there is a true romantic side to this man that I absolutely LOVE.

godlover said:

Well, the reall battle would have been Sly vs Jimi, not Larry vs Jimi.

pplrain said:

Calling someone a lesbian is an insult?

NDRU said:

I didn't quite understand what the story was about: Sly and Larry got in an accident in NYC then went to a show and were so strung up from the accident that they played really well. Is this the synopsis?

Vendetta1 said:

Not quite a compliment to label a heterosexual man a "fancy lesbian", some heterosexual men also find it offensive to be labeled "gay" if they are not. This is by no means an insult to gay men, but Wendy knew Prince is heterosexual so why the label?
[Edited 4/30/09 22:18pm]

I just watched the interviews with Tavis Smiley. Prince is not who he says he is. Bria seems like a sweet girl so i hope you read this message. Prince has been out with a bunch of different girls in la and he sees a girl in nyc who he was out with on saturday. Watch your back he cant be faithful to one person to save his life. He is 51 years old and still playing girls and hanging out in night clubs, what does that tell you? Dont put all your eggs in one basket be smart Bria he is not the kind of man you think he is. I wish you luck in your career. God bless

I just watched the interviews with Tavis Smiley. Prince is not who he says he is. Bria seems like a sweet girl so i hope you read this message. Prince has been out with a bunch of different girls in la and he sees a girl in nyc who he was out with on saturday. Watch your back he cant be faithful to one person to save his life. He is 51 years old and still playing girls and hanging out in night clubs, what does that tell you? Dont put all your eggs in one basket be smart Bria he is not the kind of man you think he is. I wish you luck in your career. God bless

thepope2the9s said:

At least Obama can speak with correct grammar. And it is nice to hear complete, thought out sentences, UNLIKE our ex- red neck President!
[Edited 4/29/09 6:05am]

purplecam said:

I agree because he was setting her up for high expectations when he mentioned that to the journalist that interviewed him, and that would have been putting a lot of pressure on her with high expectations on her. Especially since a lot of Sade fans have been missing Sade. Sade is an artist in her own right with her own unique flavor that I doubt could ever be duplicated.

However, as far as Bria's sound, she has more of a smooth-jazz flavor that would go over well with Anita Baker fans. I could see smooth jazz stations playing her type music. Especially tracks like "All This Love" and "Everytime"; "Something You Already Know"(a very sexy, but tastfully sexy, yet smooth track); only comment I could say about that track, on some parts in the song, she could have put a little more feeling into some parts of that track as there's a part in that song, where it sounds like she is dragging her voice along, I think it is one of the parts where she repeats "..all up close to me"..other than that, it's one of my favorite tracks on that cd.
"Home" and "Another Boy" are on the R&B side, and I'm quite surprised it's not being played on R&B stations at the moment, because those 2 tracks pretty much falls into mainstream R&B, but then again most of us have questions on those behind the radio stations and their decisions on what type of music they choose to play; "2nite" is definitely for the club scene; "Elixer" should be played behind bedroom doors, to be played when the kiddies are out at Aunty's or grandma's house, while a mom/dad is spending some quiet or alone time together or for couples that haven't seen each other for a week and can't wait to "get it on and rollin".

As far as Prince working with other artists, it would be cool if we could get a collaboration with Anita Baker. Also, I'd like to see him work with "Esthero". Esthero also has sort of a sexy, smooth jazz flavor, but she also has experience working with other hip-hop artists, so she could gravitate to various flavors. I like her track "Thank Heaven for You" which I find to be a very, mellow track.
[Edited 4/29/09 9:24am]

2elijah said:

She compared her voice to Chante Moore. Not even close Bria. Bria's voice is sadly thin. She explained that she met Prince when she was "working" with Morris Hayes at Paisley Park at the age of 17. Sounds hauntingly familiar. Unfortunately, I think she will be added to the long list of proteges who have walked off into the sunset.

fredericdoug said:

A lot of fans on the org compared her voice to Chante Moore before the interview. I never really listened to Chante Moore's music, so I really can't make a comparison. Bria, in my opinion, has a more of a smooth, jazz flavor, and does okay with the r&b sound, and I believe she'll do fine in both those areas if she dedicates herself to enhancing her sound. Never anything wrong with more room for improvement or doing better each time, although she sounds fine for her first album. I could actually see a station like CD101.9 a smooth jazz station playing her songs. I mentioned "All this Love" which is in that category, so is "Everytime" which has a bossa nova, light jazz flavor.

I mentioned artist "Esthero" because her voice is on borderline smooth jazz/romance as well as a bit of New Orleans jazz sound, but "Esthero" can actually get you "into" her songs when she sings it, and the fact that she has good instrumentation on her tracks. Just like "Sade" did, which is why Sade's music, and her distinguished voice blew so many fans over. You felt Sade's songs, she took/takes you there. If you listen to Sade's "Ordinary Love", you can hear different ranges/pitches that flow eloquently along with the musicians' instruments at the right time. She knows when to raise or lower her pitch. Her expressions when she sang as well, had fit well with her image and her music. I guess that is why she has always stood out.

Getting back to Bria, we'll see where she goes with her singing career after Elixer.
[Edited 5/1/09 6:55am]