Hello org, I'm very new to this site, although I've browsed the forums for years. Anyway to cut to the chase, I was online researching various Prince songs, and I happened to come across one of his older cuts, Pussy Control. Needless to say, I was both disappointed and embarrassed that such a profilic artist would stoop to such a low level. While I consider myself a diehard Prince fan (I was born the year Purple Rain came out), I've heard about the song, but never had a chance to listen it thoroughly until today.

So my question is, when did this song come out (i.e. year, album period), and was Prince going for shock value when he recorded this? I realize the latter question may be difficult to answer, but all feedback is welcome.

Lastly, was it just me or was I the only laughing Prince's use of profanity throughout the song? It's almost as if he was trying to be something he wasn't, a hip, young and exciting artist.
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It is meant to be funny and should you try listening to the lyrics since the song is in no way a put down on woman.


I could understand your shock at the time since you would have still been in grade school but your an adult now.
Again, I'm interested to hear everyone's feedback...

Shorty said:

There's no accounting for taste

this track is simply killer.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Amen.

I don't care what U've been told, Pussy got U in control!"

Imago said:

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Yes, some orgers would not know a good groove if it fell from the sky and hit them in the head.

It would be cool to hear him rework this song with different styles if he ventured there...

ufoclub said:

Canal control, the new master

errant said:

Agree.

Educated313 said:

Evidently not if you can't even consult a discography.

P.Control is corny as hell, it's Prince in his 'gangsta rap' phase, when he was trying to incorporate swearing and rapping in his music, as per the trends at the time. But like 'Days Of Wild' and 'Now', 'Face Down' and even 'Acknowledge Me' - it actually works, not in a 'wow Prince is a hardcore MF', but just in a good pop song kinda way. Some of this era reminds me of an updated MPLS sound, as if he'd put a post-New Jack Swing stamp on it.

Hello org, I'm very new to this site, although I've browsed the forums for years. Anyway to cut to the chase, I was online researching various Prince songs, and I happened to come across one of his older cuts, Pussy Control. Needless to say, I was both disappointed and embarrassed that such a profilic artist would stoop to such a low level. While I consider myself a diehard Prince fan (I was born the year Purple Rain came out), I've heard about the song, but never had a chance to listen it thoroughly until today.

So my question is, when did this song come out (i.e. year, album period), and was Prince going for shock value when he recorded this? I realize the latter question may be difficult to answer, but all feedback is welcome.

Lastly, was it just me or was I the only laughing Prince's use of profanity throughout the song? It's almost as if he was trying to be something he wasn't, a hip, young and exciting artist.

Again, I'm interested to hear everyone's feedback...

Dave1992 said:

I'll keep my mouth shut so I don't go to jail, but um, yeah...

MJPNFORLIFE said:

It is meant to say that a woman should be free and not controlled by men.

Never liked it. I agree with Educated313, purely embarrassing.
What amazes me is than non-Prince fans seem to like it. If it gets played at a club people will actually get up and dance to it. Mainly women and gays, though.

Never liked it. I agree with Educated313, purely embarrassing.
What amazes me is than non-Prince fans seem to like it. If it gets played at a club people will actually get up and dance to it. Mainly women and gays, though.

squirrelgrease said:

SG, Did you ever hear the astoria boot from the mid 90's? He is jamming on Pussy Control with the NPG and Eric Leeds is guesting. During a breakdown which has Eric riffing on his sax Prince begins to build a musical tension and says 'Take me into G fellas' and the band drop the groove by a semi-tone as they kick back in and Eric tears it up on his saxaphone. Totally inspired and absolutely Flawless. It probably one of the funkiest things i have ever heard Prince do. It's fuckin' incredible. Arguably one of my favourite boot moments.


Its actually the 'Emporium 22nd' show and not the Astoria edit.
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dannyd5050 said:

don't be jealous cuz you can't have pussy control

dannyd5050 said:

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People dance to it because it is a really good dance record but I guess that P has made some incredible dance music is lost on some members of the non-rhythmic nation.

3121 said:

I do have the Emporium bootleg, but I never gave it a thorough listen because the sound quality isn't that good. I don't remember P Control being on it, but I am definitely going to give it a new listen.

Never liked it. I agree with Educated313, purely embarrassing.
What amazes me is than non-Prince fans seem to like it. If it gets played at a club people will actually get up and dance to it. Mainly women and gays, though.

dannyd5050 said:

"women and gays" you said. real nice. does that "lessen" the song in your eyes? Or was that "woman and gays" part meant to emphasize/validate your point?
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laurarichardson said:

Well that would not include me. P Control's beat is really lame. The Remix is better (somewhat). Now play DMSR, Erotic City, or even Dance 4 Me and I'm on the floor. P Control, nope.

dannyd5050 said:

really? the remix is better? because i hate the remix. to me, it's for people who need someone to count out 1, 2, 3, 4 for them in order to be able to dance or find the funk in something.