Michael did write most of his songs, but Prince is more know for that he can play so much instruments, and write his songs too.

But yeah, i have to agree Michael is more a entertainer, Prince is more musician...

I love MJ so much, he's a true legend, but Prince too ofcourse, but he has his own things that he is good at. They are really different artists.

Yeah, like Prince needed MJ to get credits...

Gimme a break...

Marrk said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Point me in the direction of his voicing respect for MJ after he died. Thanks.

He never publically voiced respect for his parents when they died, or James Brown, or Rick James. Apart from covering him, i could never see him saying anything publically. Don't forget Michael was a dis-fellowshipped JW too, so that may have some bearing.

One of your peers, the same age as you, dying must have an effect on a person. Perhaps Prince was shocked, something like that must hit home and bring things into perspective. But yeah, it's more than likely Prince just being an ass. He mentioned MJ indirectly loads of times on record. It smacked of classless jealousy and stupidity sometimes.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt though.

Just a slight correction, Mike was never a baptized JW so he was never disfellowshipped, only disassociated.

I believe the only baptized and true JW sibling is Maureen (Reebie)

bellanoche said:

Reel said:

I still do not have proof that Prince mutually respected Michael. No one has not one documented article, or interview where Prince said that he respected MJ as an artist.

I agree wholeheartedly that MJ was a much better vocalist than Prince. Just check out some of Michael's childhood ballads, as well as his more contemporary work. Personally I think those nose surgeries fugged with Michael's voice...but the brother could defintely get down on a microphone.

Prince's voice has grown significantly since Purple Rain. I think Prince has demonstrated a little more versatility vocally recently. But MJ still trumps Prince vocally, as far as I'm concerned. Prince's falsetto voce is what "tricks" folks into thinking that he's all that. But when you listen to his full voice (particullary in the past) it was not all of that.

I don't know what exactly you are looking for. However, have you read this Vibe.com article from a fellow orger? It gives some more background into past Prince/MJ interactions. As I said in my previous post, Prince PLAYED MJ'S MUSIC AT HIS OWN CONCERT. Is that not an indication of respect for another artist's artistry - learning and playing their music?

With regard to vocal ability, it's all relative with regard to whose voice you prefer. I agree that Prince has grown vocally over the years. However, to me, Prince's vocal ability was very evident as far back as the title track of his first album.

You're right Bellanoche. He played MJ's music when he was promoting/touring with Tamar, all through 2006, and even after that tour ended, Prince continued playing MJ's songs during his entire stay at the 3121 Club in Vegas. That was enough to tell me Prince had major respect for MJ. I have had respect for both artists from the beginning of their careers. They've contributed so much to music, and that is why they both achieved legendary status, and are still (RIP MJ) respected artists in their own right.

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njin said:

minneapolisFunq said:

Beatboxing an outline of what you want a musician to lay down is not the same as writing music or playing it yourself.

Beatboxing and drumming is not the same. True!

Humming and bassplaying is not the same. True!

Singing and playing melodic instruments is not the same. True!

Being Michael is not the same as being Prince. True!

But thank god or anyone that is to be thanked for the fact that some of the best music was composed that way. If it wasn't for Michaels unbelievable talent for singing and structuring rythms and melody on top of each other, we wouldn't have those classics. They are two amazing geniouses perfecting different aspects of music and entertainment.

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MothaFunky said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

are you suprised? He named his son Prince... it is so clear that Jackson admired Prince.

MJ's son Prince was named after his late Grandfather on his Mothers side and it wasn't MJ named his son after the purple one lol

yeah and those are his biological kids too LMAO... the guy had a hard on for Prince... its OK to say it

the next thing you will say is that he didn't bleach his skin completely white to counter the effects to vitiligo too LMAO

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Alexandernvrmind said:

MothaFunky said:

MJ's son Prince was named after his late Grandfather on his Mothers side and it wasn't MJ named his son after the purple one lol

yeah and those are his biological kids too LMAO... the guy had a hard on for Prince... its OK to say it

the next thing you will say is that he didn't bleach his skin completely white to counter the effects to vitiligo too LMAO

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Since you don't believe previous explanations and need proof, these census charts show the names of Michael's maternal grandparents: "Ancestry of Michael Jackson" http://www.wargs.com/othe...ksonm.html

I think most just assume pop stars don't have any say or input into their career. Prince was never really classified as pop or a pop star so he avoided that. Michael had big, fun, lavish videos and for some reason the public doesn't always equate fun with quality or talent (kinda like how comedies rarely get Oscar noms). To them a "real" artist is one doing pub shows or who isn't mainstream.

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Alexandernvrmind said:

MothaFunky said:

MJ's son Prince was named after his late Grandfather on his Mothers side and it wasn't MJ named his son after the purple one lol

yeah and those are his biological kids too LMAO... the guy had a hard on for Prince... its OK to say it

the next thing you will say is that he didn't bleach his skin completely white to counter the effects to vitiligo too LMAO

[Edited 7/3/10 20:49pm]

You fool. Michael's SON in Hawaii 2 weeks ago.

[Edited 7/4/10 2:18am]

Q:anyone ever wonder why Prince hasnt officially said a damn thing about Michael's passing?

Q:anyone ever wonder what really killed him?

A: evil blood-sucking fuckers without a single shred of human decency

A: snivelling cowards who wrote their vile slander for all the world to see then ran and hid

A: mean-spirited devil's spawn so afraid of the LIGHT it was all they could do to ridicule him

pathetic

bet my last cent the reason Prince hasnt said anything is because he feels GUILTY for being one of those types on more than several occasions.

Michael cant even show Prince RESPECT without being clobbered for it????

pathetic.

robinhood said:

Q:anyone ever wonder why Prince hasnt officially said a damn thing about Michael's passing?

Q:anyone ever wonder what really killed him?

A: evil blood-sucking fuckers without a single shred of human decency

A: snivelling cowards who wrote their vile slander for all the world to see then ran and hid

A: mean-spirited devil's spawn so afraid of the LIGHT it was all they could do to ridicule him

pathetic

bet my last cent the reason Prince hasnt said anything is because he feels GUILTY for being one of those types on more than several occasions.

Michael cant even show Prince RESPECT without being clobbered for it????

pathetic.

I hate the fact orgers just can't talk about MJ and Prince without trying to get a thread locked down..........

It's just sick, grow up everyone, please...

Dreamer2 said:

robinhood said:

Q:anyone ever wonder why Prince hasnt officially said a damn thing about Michael's passing?

Q:anyone ever wonder what really killed him?

A: evil blood-sucking fuckers without a single shred of human decency

A: snivelling cowards who wrote their vile slander for all the world to see then ran and hid

A: mean-spirited devil's spawn so afraid of the LIGHT it was all they could do to ridicule him

pathetic

bet my last cent the reason Prince hasnt said anything is because he feels GUILTY for being one of those types on more than several occasions.

Michael cant even show Prince RESPECT without being clobbered for it????

pathetic.

I hate the fact orgers just can't talk about MJ and Prince without trying to get a thread locked down..........

It's just sick, grow up everyone, please...

because whether or not a thread stays open is more important than the human decency it takes to never let these discussions get out of hand ?

because the truth is so unbearable, that when it comes, folks cant handle it and want to cry about a thread lock ?

ur right. its definitely sick.

surely people cant expect to keep talking smack about Michael, over and over and over, like some monotonous neuronal disease, without someone laying the smackdown?

what we really need is more classy Prince advertisements, you know, take the opportunity while we can.

purplesweat said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

yeah and those are his biological kids too LMAO... the guy had a hard on for Prince... its OK to say it

the next thing you will say is that he didn't bleach his skin completely white to counter the effects to vitiligo too LMAO

[Edited 7/3/10 20:49pm]

You fool. Michael's SON in Hawaii 2 weeks ago.

[Edited 7/4/10 2:18am]

Looks like suncream to me not rubbed in properly to me. I could be wrong

[Edited 7/4/10 8:00am]

There's several pictures circulating of Prince Jackson with white blotches on his skin.

Of course, he's not Michael's child though.

Media fed muppets.

Madonnagirl3 said:

But yeah, i have to agree Michael is more a entertainer, Prince is more musician...

That argument is so dumb.

Music is made to entertain. So what is a musician if not an entertainer?

Spinlight said:

Michael wasn't a composer, though. He was a lyricist. That's why they see Prince different. He performs and writes everything he puts down on record other than horns and even then he can emulate that sound on the keys.

You do know MJ has written some beautiful classic pieces too,right??

metallicjigolo said:

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Point me in the direction of his voicing respect for MJ after he died. Thanks.

I can't quote him, you'll have to find it. In an interview after a paris show/tv show was taped, a reporter asked about Micheal after the Trial. Prince said something very profound. Something like, Everyone has to come home. (maybe someone can help with that quote) And yes i know Michael hadnt passed away at that point. But Prince Respected Michael all along. So why is it necessary for you to hear that Prince Respects Michael after his death?

Nevermind. Only you can answer that one.

Peace.

Prince apparently said "Its always hard losing someone you love".

Marrk said:

purplesweat said:

You fool. Michael's SON in Hawaii 2 weeks ago.

[Edited 7/4/10 2:18am]

Looks like suncream to me not rubbed in properly to me. I could be wrong

[Edited 7/4/10 8:00am]

yeah that IS NOT vitiligo. For one what are the odds that he would just happen get it too? Much less have it manifest at such a young age?

Oh and it looks more like foam from the serf to me.

Alexandernvrmind said:

MothaFunky said:

MJ's son Prince was named after his late Grandfather on his Mothers side and it wasn't MJ named his son after the purple one lol

yeah and those are his biological kids too LMAO... the guy had a hard on for Prince... its OK to say it

the next thing you will say is that he didn't bleach his skin completely white to counter the effects to vitiligo too LMAO

[Edited 7/3/10 20:49pm]

OMG Someone needs to do a bit of research. I'd be embarassed If I were you

Marrk said:

purplesweat said:

You fool. Michael's SON in Hawaii 2 weeks ago.

[Edited 7/4/10 2:18am]

Looks like suncream to me not rubbed in properly to me. I could be wrong

[Edited 7/4/10 8:00am]

Oh its not...didn't you know,its deodorant marks. OMG I dispare LOL

Mindflux said:

djenerate said:

I'd say that "Life Of The Party" is the only one that can be argued as being remotely pointed @ jacko.

The others are simply plays on his own name. Prince/King.

"The Good Life" takes a stab @ Tito (if you can call it a stab), not Michael.

(D')

The entire reason Prince used the "There are no kings on this earth, only Princes" is a DIRECT reaction to MJ's moniker of being "the King of Pop"! You must realise this, surely?!

And let's also take Fascination, which you claim is not even "remotely pointed @ jacko"

"The most vital thing in pop (MJ had also been recently declared as "the most vital thing in pop")

is the epitome of doom,

You wake up in a cold sweat

Cos one of em's in your room

Singing from the telly

Making more bucks than sense (one of the jacksons is always to be found on TV, making $)

So called King (cannot be anything other than Jackson - so-called King!)

Gives birth to so-called Prince (referring to the recent birth of Jackson's song).

If you really can't fathom from all of this that these things are about MJ then you need to brush up a little on those comprehension skills!

yeah, Life of the Party, 2 whom it may concern, Fascination were all directly referring to MJ. To say otherwise is just blindness, like those that think "she may not be in the red" (America) is not a double meaning for both Dept and communism.

But I do not really think it is a big deal to misinterpret a lyric. People tend to personalize the songs and they may not want to let go of the meaning a given lyric has for them.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

Marrk said:

Looks like suncream to me not rubbed in properly to me. I could be wrong

[Edited 7/4/10 8:00am]

yeah that IS NOT vitiligo. For one what are the odds that he would just happen get it too? Much less have it manifest at such a young age?

Oh and it looks more like foam from the serf to me.

Check out Pics from the memorial,you can clearly see vitiligo on Prince's neck and hands. Seems like even when the clues are there,clear as day,people still want to diss. Michael couldn't do anything right....*sighs*

scatwoman said:

There's several pictures circulating of Prince Jackson with white blotches on his skin.

Of course, he's not Michael's child though.

Media fed muppets.

Please provide the photos (the one on the beach is just surf foam.)

And with the very remote possibility of blanket, Paris and Prince are NOT MJ's biological child. How do I know? I have a basic understanding of biology and I can see.

Claire73 said:

OnlyNDaUsa said:

yeah that IS NOT vitiligo. For one what are the odds that he would just happen get it too? Much less have it manifest at such a young age?

Oh and it looks more like foam from the serf to me.

Check out Pics from the memorial,you can clearly see vitiligo on Prince's neck and hands. Seems like even when the clues are there,clear as day,people still want to diss. Michael couldn't do anything right....*sighs*

it is not a dis. So what he used a doner.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

scatwoman said:

There's several pictures circulating of Prince Jackson with white blotches on his skin.

Of course, he's not Michael's child though.

Media fed muppets.

Please provide the photos (the one on the beach is just surf foam.)

And with the very remote possibility of blanket, Paris and Prince are NOT MJ's biological child. How do I know? I have a basic understanding of biology and I can see.

Go educate yourself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY5SYtzwD74

OnlyNDaUsa said:

Claire73 said:

Check out Pics from the memorial,you can clearly see vitiligo on Prince's neck and hands. Seems like even when the clues are there,clear as day,people still want to diss. Michael couldn't do anything right....*sighs*

it is not a dis. So what he used a doner.

Jeeez LOL

Oh ok and happened to find a doner with vitiligo...ohkay then

I cant believe the stupidity of some people

purplesweat said:

Alexandernvrmind said:

yeah and those are his biological kids too LMAO... the guy had a hard on for Prince... its OK to say it

the next thing you will say is that he didn't bleach his skin completely white to counter the effects to vitiligo too LMAO

[Edited 7/3/10 20:49pm]

You fool. Michael's SON in Hawaii 2 weeks ago.

[Edited 7/4/10 2:18am]

How do we even know that photo isin't photoshopped? Do you see Katherine and Joe running around without pigmentation in some areas? NOT everybody passes that on to their kid. I don't believe that this boy is Michael's son.

OnlyNDaUsa said:

Marrk said:

Looks like suncream to me not rubbed in properly to me. I could be wrong

[Edited 7/4/10 8:00am]

yeah that IS NOT vitiligo. For one what are the odds that he would just happen get it too? Much less have it manifest at such a young age?

Oh and it looks more like foam from the serf to me.

No, this is the work of some crazed MJ fans photoshopping. trying to hold onto the belief that MJ has some sort of biological legacy. I don't believe for one minute that boy is Michael's son. Not one minute.