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Rick James copying Prince Ever notice how much "Cold Blooded" by Rick James sounds exactly like "Sexy Dancer" by Prince.Almost note for note. | |
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I dunno. I bug out to Ol' Dirty Bastard's version though.
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No, if anything Rick was always accusing Prince of stealing his thunder. So what are u going 2 do? R u just gonna sit there and watch? I'm not gonna stop until the war is over. Its gonna take a long time | |
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Rick James went minneapolis sound after 1983, and that's when he started to lose his edge. I never understood what happened with this guy (drugs?): he was so talented at 1st and then his music went weaker and weaker. His last 80's albums sound more like sub-Jesse Johnson records than Rick James. A COMPREHENSIVE PRINCE DISCOGRAPHY (work in progress ^^): https://sites.google.com/...scography/ |
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why would rick james be copying prince when he is just as talented as prince if not more. i had the pleasure of working with rick james on the road at his peak and believe me he can blow prince away.fyi there is no Minneapolis sound, that just prince stealing everybody sound just to sell records. | |
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why would rick james be copying prince when he is just as talented as prince if not more.
Because he's wasn't. "New Power slide...." |
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Rick was superb! that gig captured on dvd from Rockpalast 82 was unbelievable.
The cat rips germany up, I'm sure to an unsuspecting audience and playing all kinds of instruments a la Prince.  \o/\o/ ° The Breakdown = Best Prince song for 20 years | |
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ernestsewell said: x100000 | |
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ernestsewell said: No.
plllease before a roach (she/he knows who she is) brings her ghetto booty in here lol | |
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jackson35 said: why would rick james be copying prince when he is just as talented as prince if not more. i had the pleasure of working with rick james on the road at his peak and believe me he can blow prince away.fyi there is no Minneapolis sound, that just prince stealing everybody sound just to sell records.
^ the fuck? no minneapolis sound? prince stole everyones sound to sell records? lol! Anyways I dont think Ricks Mid-Late 80s production sounded much like Prince at all. Technology was at the forefront of popular music during that time period and to limit Ricks possible inspiration to one artist makes no sense. Prince did a complete 180 in 1985 and only dabbled in his former style from then on. You're so glam, every time I see you I wanna slam! | |
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I don't think that Rick was copying Prince,musically,but let's be honest....Rick's 1985 music video "Glow" looks alot like 'Purple Rain'.
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databank said: Rick James went minneapolis sound after 1983, and that's when he started to lose his edge.
I don't think Rick's music was very Prince-sounding at all.In 1983,he changed his sound,like so many other funk artists and bands....adding more synthesizers and less horns,but I don't think it sounds like the stuff that Prince was doing at the time. I never understood what happened with this guy (drugs?): he was so talented at 1st and then his music went weaker and weaker. His last 80's albums sound more like sub-Jesse Johnson records than Rick James.
I agree with this.'Cold Blooded' was Rick's last great album.'Glow' had a few really cool tracks,but it's no masterpiece.'The Flag' (1986) and 'Wonderful' (1988) are terrible. ... [Edited 5/14/10 6:21am] | |
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Cold Blooded?
How about Wonderful?  | |
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skywalker said: why would rick james be copying prince when he is just as talented as prince if not more.
Because he's wasn't. exactly!!! the good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge ~ Bertrand Russel | |
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cinnamongal said: skywalker said: Because he's wasn't. exactly!!! Find the Wonderful video short. He straight up jacks Prince in Purple Rain. | |
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It's the "Glow" video where he copies Prince  Ruffles and lace gloves too!
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SoulAlive said: It's the "Glow" video where he copies Prince [/quote]
Ruffles and lace gloves too!
Oh my bad! But yall get the idea now. As much as James was doggin Prince for years, he ended up copying him to the max lmao. . [Edited 5/14/10 6:55am] | |
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xlr8r said: SoulAlive said: It's the "Glow" video where he copies Prince Ruffles and lace gloves too!
Oh my bad! But yall get the idea now. As mush a sJames wa doggin Prince for years, he ended up copying him to th emax lmao.
I'm a Rick James fan,but I was embarassed for him when I saw that video | |
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SoulAlive said:[quote] xlr8r said: Oh my bad! But yall get the idea now. As mush a sJames wa doggin Prince for years, he ended up copying him to th emax lmao.
I'm a Rick James fan,but I was embarassed for him when I saw that video Same here but after 1999, I couldnt stomach Ricks music. It was all over for him after Throwin Down imo. | |
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Rick really needs to rest in peace  | |
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SoulAlive said: databank said: Rick James went minneapolis sound after 1983, and that's when he started to lose his edge.
I don't think Rick's music was very Prince-sounding at all.In 1983,he changed his sound,like so many other funk artists and bands....adding more synthesizers and less horns,but I don't think it sounds like the stuff that Prince was doing at the time. I never understood what happened with this guy (drugs?): he was so talented at 1st and then his music went weaker and weaker. His last 80's albums sound more like sub-Jesse Johnson records than Rick James.
I agree with this.'Cold Blooded' was Rick's last great album.'Glow' had a few really cool tracks,but it's no masterpiece.'The Flag' (1986) and 'Wonderful' (1988) are terrible. ... [Edited 5/14/10 6:21am] Exactly. I've always said that Rick and Prince switched places around 1985. Prince took Rick's horns and Rick took Prince's synths. Hell, both of them should have just stuck to the style they were famous for. Andy is a four letter word. | |
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vainandy said: Exactly. I've always said that Rick and Prince switched places around 1985. Prince took Rick's horns and Rick took Prince's synths. Hell, both of them should have just stuck to the style they were famous for. Preach! 2thehaters - The glow video is obviously purple rain inspired but the music isnt very prince-like. I also think that The Flag had a few decent songs. You're so glam, every time I see you I wanna slam! | |
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SoulAlive said: I don't think that Rick was copying Prince,musically,but let's be honest....Rick's 1985 music video "Glow" looks alot like 'Purple Rain'.
Jesus. I bet Prince still has teeth marks from Rick biting him so hard. Listen, I've said it before: At one time, Prince and Rick may have been "competition" to each other at one time...fighting over some funk-rock turf. However, Prince surpassed Rick by 1982 if not 1980. Shit, I think The Time were more in line to compete with Rick James audience. By Little Red Corvette, Prince had transcended and crossed over leaving Rick in alone in his box. By 1984, Prince was in outer space and onto new galaxies. "New Power slide...." |
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