is prince deliberately copying michael? cuz if thats the case, such a horrid act would not be worth commenting on. if he isnt, then what is going on?

Am I the only one who is thinking Prince either has an album or a new song called 'Welcome 2 America' And there was no word on '20Ten Special Edition'. Guess we shall find out on a purple day in December.

ehhh.. Cant afford that. Hopefully he will tour other cities. I don't care for any of the artists except Janae Monet. I saw her open for NERD so I have seen her before. It sounds like its going to be nothing but an R&B event anyway so I probally won't miss much.

dandeeland said:

ehhh.. Cant afford that. Hopefully he will tour other cities. I don't care for any of the artists except Janae Monet. I saw her open for NERD so I have seen her before. It sounds like its going to be nothing but an R&B event anyway so I probally won't miss much.

What is that suppose to mean?

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I love the speculation Prince created. Only to give little info. But it still reminisces MJ's O2 Arena announcement over a year ago. With the same little info given. Similar wardrobe and similar glasses....Prince is giving a strong message that he is the new King now.........

[Edited 10/14/10 20:08pm]

that's truly positive right there...and I love the role that he is taking as MC also mentor.

I think this might be the Guitar

This is super exciting and I hope Prince plays most of the shows and doesn't get too lost in these other artists. It will be nice I guess to see some of these other artists, since I don't listen to any of them really. But I'm really only excited about Mint Condition b/c I use to like them. And I'm thinking it will be cool to see JM too since she is Prince's fave new artist. Nevertheless, I will be attending many of the shows if I can get tickets, so hopefully Prince will deliver!! Wait, he always delivers! Hopefully he will deliver alot and make these concert about his music, I shall say...

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This is great news if you happen to live in the US or, are able to trave there.

But, I was hoping for something regarding his back catalogue.

Well, I'm very happy for all ya'll fans from NY or US (who can make it).

" bring foot spray because it's gonna be funky."

Can't wait for more dates TBA, but I would think we may only get like an hour Prince show and more of the other acts-which is kewl-but I would like 2 hours of Prince and the other acts.

Also wondering with so many acts to support-I would think the tickets will be high priced-100.00 or more.

Everybody sounds cool but...

Janelle Monae. Her management must be funding all this.

She was awful on the BET Tribute.

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Happy for the NY fans but, honestly, most of the acts are shit.

jone70 said:

Funklov said:

Hope the special guitar is a cloud

No, sorry. It was there -- it's a gold plated Fender.

I think this is the guitar.

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cracknbush said:

and more:

http://www.nj.com/enterta...new_y.html

have you read that article?

"After Prince's short address, selections from his "21 Nights in London" DVD were shown." ????????????????????

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Though he was mum on details like dates and tour stops, the 52 year-old singer/songwriter told the crowd that 'Welcome to America' will showcase some of his favorite artists including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Lalah Hathaway and Sheila E.

The Minnesota native also confirmed that he and the New Power Generation would also perform nightly alongside featured acts.

Snore... Sheesh, what a pathetic line-up.

trickster said:

cracknbush said:

and more:

http://www.nj.com/enterta...new_y.html

have you read that article?

"After Prince's short address, selections from his "21 Nights in London" DVD were shown." ????????????????????

Maybe the person was confused? Maybe some one on the Org who was there could confirm.

he sounded so scripted, like he was gonna fall asleep until the end . it sounds like more of the shows he's been doing as of late, with tons of meh guests (janelle is a nice touch ), a couple of the same (a lot of? ) hits, maybe 1 new song and prince for like 20 minutes, but we'll see . hopefully dates will be posted early enough for me to make plans to see it if it comes my way cuz i'm still with it anyways .

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Am I the only one here that thinks that this is not gonna be a tour? It dosent sound like that to me. He´s gonna be serving as a Master of Ceremoies and just showcast diffrent bands diffrent night, maybe stepping now and then and play a song.

I saw a Bootsy Collins: A Tribute to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown show here in Stockholm that was like that. Bootsy was on like 15 min or something like that.

Oh well hopefully for all US fans I´m wrong.

Seriously Prince, how about hiring people that aren't half blind to do your artwork?

http://twitpic.com/2xms09

God I hope he comes to Detroit. At least Ohio.

I am there.

This'll be the first time to see him live. I can't wait.

BlueAngel said:

cracknbush said:

http://www.bvnewswire.com...rt-series/

Today, Prince headed to Harlem to the iconic Apollo Theater to announce he would be serving as Master of Ceremonies for a new concert series called 'Welcome To America,' which will be kicking off this December.

Am I the only one here that thinks that this is not gonna be a tour? It dosent sound like that to me. He´s gonna be serving as a Master of Ceremoies and just showcast diffrent bands diffrent night, maybe stepping now and then and play a song.

I saw a Bootsy Collins: A Tribute to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown show here in Stockholm that was like that. Bootsy was on like 15 min or something like that.

Oh well hopefully for all US fans I´m wrong.

I thought the same thing but now I'm thinking it's these special events then a US tour. I also saw

@rollingstone Update: We're being told to expect a multi-night stand by Prince "in the New York area" - not necessarily at the Apollo

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes; Esperanza Spalding's concert next Friday was sold out a while ago, she's one incredible talent. Maceo Parker need we say more????? I don't know about the Ms Wilson but I trust Prince's choice.

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education. Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music but isn't that a classic stereotype characterisation of getting old. Good that he said "bring your kids"

Thanks to everyone for the tweets, pics and video. It was nice to be kept so updated.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience so we'll get to see another facet of the Purple One. I think it's a step in the good direction too for his own character and persona development for the public eye.

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes; Esperanza Spalding's concert next Friday was sold out a while ago, she's one incredible talent. Maceo Parker need we say more????? I don't know about the Ms Wilson but I trust Prince's choice.

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education. Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music but isn't that a classic stereotype characterisation of getting old. Good that he said "bring your kids"

Thanks to everyone for the tweets, pics and video. It was nice to be kept so updated.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience so we'll get to see another facet of the Purple One. I think it's a step in the good direction too for his own character and persona development for the public eye.

Couldn't have said it better.

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes;

So? She's still ridiculously overrated.

Maceo Parker need we say more?????

Yes yes, legend, blah blah blah.

Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

WTF is "new" about any of this?

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music

Yes, that must be it. Now lemme get back to listening to:

- Netsky's album,

- Goose's "Synrise",

- Aeroplane's "We Can't Fly",

- Autolux' "Transit Transit",

- Balthazar's "Applause",

- Band Of Horses' "Infinite Arms",

- Diplo And Don Diablo's "Make You Pop",

- Duck Sauce's "Barbra Streisand",

- Dum Dum Girls' "I Will Be",

- Flying Lotus' "Cosmogramma",

- Gonzales' "Ivory Tower",

- LCD Soundsystem's "This Is Happening",

- Les Savy Fav's "Root For Ruin",

- M.I.A.'s "MAYA", Maximum Balloon,

- Roots' "How I Got Over",

- Sufjan Stevens' latest,

- the "Ninja Tune XX" box set.

How many of those have you heard of? And that's just a small slice of my current musical diet.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience

Hilarious. When has he ever done this?

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education.

Yeah, why get political and you know, demand YOUR GOVERNMENT to invest in education instead of the war machine, when you can support one frikking charity and come out like a saint. Funny how He Who Is Number One At The Bank once again uses OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY to make himself look good. Hey Prince, how about DONATING some of YOUR OWN money?

Oh, and has he mentioned John Legend & The Roots' "Wake Up"? Noooooo, can't do that, because that's politics. And his current imaginary deity of choice doesn't allow that.

robinhood said:

is prince deliberately copying michael? cuz if thats the case, such a horrid act would not be worth commenting on. if he isnt, then what is going on?

Well MJ had been copying P for years so...

P deserves to be recognised as King.

BartVanHemelen said:

Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes;

So? She's still ridiculously overrated.

Hilarious. When has he ever done this?

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education.

Yeah, why get political and you know, demand YOUR GOVERNMENT to invest in education instead of the war machine, when you can support one frikking charity and come out like a saint. Funny how He Who Is Number One At The Bank once again uses OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY to make himself look good. Hey Prince, how about DONATING some of YOUR OWN money?

Oh, and has he mentioned John Legend & The Roots' "Wake Up"? Noooooo, can't do that, because that's politics. And his current imaginary deity of choice doesn't allow that.

Ah, Barty... Forever the Org's....

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Bohemian67 said:

How can anybody question the lineup? Janelle Monae music is played often here on Dutch TV youth dance programmes; Esperanza Spalding's concert next Friday was sold out a while ago, she's one incredible talent. Maceo Parker need we say more????? I don't know about the Ms Wilson but I trust Prince's choice.

He's supporting local artists; he's promoting America which sure needs it after recent years; and that AWESOME guitar will be auctioned for a good cause to support a non-profit organisation that invests in childrens education. Prince adhere's to his word. In the BET awards he also mentioned that American's new generation of music was going places and that America was going to "show the world" can't remember the exact text. He's got the energy and passion to keep driving forward, going places, and ingenuity to deliver new concepts. Chapeau to him.

Maybe a large part of Prince's "older fan base" can't appreciate the new generation's music but isn't that a classic stereotype characterisation of getting old. Good that he said "bring your kids"

Thanks to everyone for the tweets, pics and video. It was nice to be kept so updated.

I'm looking really forward to seeing Prince as MC! It's a personable job and he'll be interactive with the audience so we'll get to see another facet of the Purple One. I think it's a step in the good direction too for his own character and persona development for the public eye.

Co-sign. If the lineup isn't your taste, fine, but these are talented and critically acclaimed artists. Prince has a preference for r&b, soul, jazz and old school funk so that's what he's gonna have on his shows. I understand that a lot of orgers would have preferred if he toured the States instead of, as it seems, stay in one city, but at least he's back in the States. And that for a while, so I'd be happy

sounds cool

but

if some of you REALLY think he's 'copying' MJ-in any way here

the glasses??????the 'similar' wardrobe?????????

one of the silliest assumptions i've ever seen on here

though there HAD to be something to moan about

after such a long spell away-he seems to really be trying to sell the US and some of her wonderful artists

how the funk can this be bad in ANY way ?

if i had the cash-id be there in a shot