BobPaisleyPark said:

He's relevant to people who love his music, yes. He's relevant to the music business in terms of artist having control over their "master recordings", yes.

BobPaisleyPark said:

of course he is or you wouldn't ask the question...

Next...

wow the question title is pretty messed up

Militant said:

Exactly. Only true work of art stands the trial of time. The rest is just fashion.

Artists are the soul of the world. They make us stop, listen and enjoy something. Time out.

If we are all people, then yes he obviously makes an impact. Why are we here, why do we listen? Why do we want to hear his new ventures? Because he has made an impact and we are everyday people.

He also seems to make an impression on the people who work for him because seemingly, even though it's difficult, most would jump at the chance to do it again! That means the impact is strong.

... I was just thinking: it "feels" like Prince may be slowing down his out-put. After reading:

http://prince.org/msg/13/...s-revealed

I kinda feel like P may do a Cat Stevens. His music is still relevant (to me though).

He used to be but not any more.

He insisted in turning himself to a has-been.

I think most people admire Prince as an artist, and would go and see him at a drop of a hat. The problem is that Prince aint Prince no more, there in lies the problem.
So as regards mainstream relevance, "no" he,s become a curiosity, but to us diehards "yes" we moan and groan, but he will always be relevant.

Joyinrepatition said:

Some artists lose their fire or spark because the thing that inspired and motivated them before is gone and lost, but thats where the FANS come in to help the artist find it again. Support, motivation, encouragement and positivity goes along way

Recently I read that abbreviated writing was all the RAGE for text messages, emails and instant communication. Some call it Princebonics and others know that Prince is way ahead of the curve

colorblu said:

I love the org emoticons--but this is over doing it!

xlr8r said:

Oh yes it does. To me. That's all that counts anyway.

I would say so. I mean his lyrical content both religious and socially is always current. He may not have singles in the top 40 but he is definitely capable of releasing music that sales even if its not 9 million copies. I mean he has never been the easiest sale. The most important thing is his talent will always keep him relevant because people will always talk about him and what he has done and the fact that he keeps going 32 years later. Where do you think that chick that sings tick tock and blah blah blah will be in ten years? You know where Prince will be? Most likely making new music.

One more thing lets look at what he has done in the past six years. He had a hugely successful tour with Musicology. 3121 was a successful disc. I mean Im sorry Black Sweat was played a lot. The video also got a good bit of play. Planet Earth was'nt a huge hit but Future Baby Mama got a hell of a lot of radio airplay where I live in MS. Lotus Flower also did moderately well. Someone who is only in the past does not usually keep releasing music. Thank You

Considering his impact on current music makers I would say yes, but in an indirect sense now. Which is quite natural considering his age.

In terms of the younger music - buying public, he is the kind of artist people will come across because of his influence on who they like.

People will come across Prince in the same way that I came across Sly Stone.

In that way, he is still very relevant.