Ever since I heard 'Y Should Eye Do That When Eye Can Do This?' it hit me and has never let go. As if teaching class, Prince tells the newbies of samples and “interpolations” about how original work is played… with the emphasis on played! Although there is a strong electronic vibe to the track, you know Prince has the musical skills to back up the claims. The early seeds of the thought that would blossom into Musicology.

Love it or hate it?

One of the top 10 worst Prince tracks of all time. A complete and utter embarrassment that should be banished to the lowest, darkest plain of Hades and held there till it fizzles out of existence like the damp fart that it is.

NouveauDance said:

One of the top 10 worst Prince tracks of all time. A complete and utter embarrassment that should be banished to the lowest, darkest plain of Hades and held there till it fizzles out of existence like the damp fart that it is.

This is what I love about the org. On rehearing the track today I was like - oh yeah, I like this.

Nice to see for every + there is a -

As for one of the top 10 worst Prince tracks - I'd but Hypnoparadise on that list before YSEDTWYCDT

I like that track too, SWA.

NouveauDance said:

One of the top 10 worst Prince tracks of all time. A complete and utter embarrassment that should be banished to the lowest, darkest plain of Hades and held there till it fizzles out of existence like the damp fart that it is.

Wow, Nouveau! For me, this is definitely one of the stronger tracks of the era. Tight groove, Prince in 'angry-mode', Camille voice, superfunky horns, the humor... Classic Prince!

I've never heard it.

It rocks live!

The track's alright, but nothing great. I prefer Hypnoparadise from The Slaughterhouse.

[Edited 8/2/11 6:28am]

Giovanni777 said:

I've never heard it.

^

don't you own the Chocolate Invasion / Slaughterhouse albums...

I have always loved this! It's one of the tightest jams! His "Rap" is also very consistent and flows good! Not too many times I can say that about his rapping...Haha. The lyrics are also nicely put together! I always loved the flow of the song and structure of the song. I must admit it did have to grow on me, but it did not take long for me to enjoy it a lot. As someone said here, the Camille vocals, the humor, this is classic Prince.

toejam said:

NouveauDance said:

One of the top 10 worst Prince tracks of all time. A complete and utter embarrassment that should be banished to the lowest, darkest plain of Hades and held there till it fizzles out of existence like the damp fart that it is.

Wow, Nouveau! For me, this is definitely one of the stronger tracks of the era. Tight groove, Prince in 'angry-mode', Camille voice, superfunky horns, the humor... Classic Prince!

leave it to toejam .....smh...

Swa said:

NouveauDance said:

One of the top 10 worst Prince tracks of all time. A complete and utter embarrassment that should be banished to the lowest, darkest plain of Hades and held there till it fizzles out of existence like the damp fart that it is.

This is what I love about the org. On rehearing the track today I was like - oh yeah, I like this.

Nice to see for every + there is a -

As for one of the top 10 worst Prince tracks - I'd but Hypnoparadise on that list before YSEDTWYCDT

I know I stand alone with this one, because everywhere "Hypnoparadise" is discussed there is not a lot of love for it. But I actually LOVE IT! Haha...When I first heard the album, Hypnoparadise along with Golden Parachute, Peace, S&M Groove, and Silicon were the standouts. I frequently play it, and still love it. It's whack in many aspects, but it's a fun track; that guarantees a smile on my face!

EyeJester7 said:

Swa said:

This is what I love about the org. On rehearing the track today I was like - oh yeah, I like this.

Nice to see for every + there is a -

As for one of the top 10 worst Prince tracks - I'd but Hypnoparadise on that list before YSEDTWYCDT

I know I stand alone with this one, because everywhere "Hypnoparadise" is discussed there is not a lot of love for it. But I actually LOVE IT! Haha...When I first heard the album, Hypnoparadise along with Golden Parachute, Peace, S&M Groove, and Silicon were the standouts. I frequently play it, and still love it. It's whack in many aspects, but it's a fun track; that guarantees a smile on my face!

u people r sick!!!lol

I love,Y Should Eye Do That!...Silicone S&MGroove. all great tracks....

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Y Should I Do That When I Can Do This?

Let's play a game called "U agree"
Cuz nothin' was created in disagreement, see
And if I didn't try 2 school U, I'd be remissed
U know what'
Y should I do that when I can do this'

(Do this)
(Boom shakalakala boom)
This drummer wicked
(Do this)

U were just conceived on a Friday night
I was on stage wasting brothers in a real fight
Everytime they copped my space down I worked it harder
Stripped down 2 my underwear and spanked them like they father
Never before had people seen a vision so bizarre
Play a hand that's equal 2 mine
Uh, look at my cards I heard your little groove and I raised U another
On a Sunday morning would U play that smack 4 your mother'
Huh, I believe U would think otherwise
A few CDs from now when the software that U're banging's not alive
In a real battle those loops y'all got suffer TKO's
Until U're playing in front of 70,000 U'll never know, nigga
This a grown folks job
All the young dogs need 2 recognize
If the world was God, the people need 2 use it with a 3rd eye
Who' What' Why' Uh, lookout

And if I didn't try 2 school U I would be remissed
Y should I do that when I can do this'

[If a nigga never stylin', who would I diss']
Y should I do that when I can do this'
(Boom shakalakala boom)
This drummer wicked
Y should I do that when I can do this'
This drummer wicked
Y should I do that when I can do this'

Everytime I turn around there's another boot
Talking about what another boot can't do
Quiet as it's kept, everyone of U boots need 2 try 2 walk a mile in my shoes

I've had devils (out) try 2 take me out but I stand 4 the truth
So my words makes mo' dollars than sense on your hellavision or your radio
With this flow it just grows
Yo, ask Chuck D. - he know
He's been fightin' the "so called power" since the days of old
So tell me now what should be sold'
Sleepy Jack hazards y'all need a couple of No-doze (Ooh)
Ask Mary J. about Chaka
Mary, is Chaka on the radio' (No)
Huh, see U gotta save your own
In the end it ain't about the dollars but the seeds U've sewn
In a mind state full of Dutch ELM that's where the ghetto's grown (Ohh)
Watch out y'all can't block me out 2night

If I didn't try 2 school u I'd be remissed
Y should I do that when I can do this' (Hey yeah)
(Do this)
[If a nigga never stylin', who would I diss']
Y should I do that when I can do this
(Boom shakalakala boom)
This drummer wicked
Y should I do that when I can do this'

Uh, a drummer in a cold sweat, backin' up my rhyme
I'd make U take your shortie outta here (Everytime )
Calling me fine
I got a big stick, one 4 each hand
Everybody know I keep a tight band, come on
Uh

My brothers in Manhattan say, "Got 2 shut these haters down G."
He say, "Dog I got yo' back but U gotta, U gotta make a sound" (Make a sound)
Like we used 2, "Well U might be pissed
Cuz y would I do that when I can do this'"

2 most I'm known as a lover, 2 others I'm just a pain (Say what')
The latter's opinion usually form when mediocrity reigns
And if I didn't school ya, U know what' (What')
I would be remissed
Yo, y would I do that y'all, (haha) Londell, when I can do this'
(Y should I do that when I can do this')
Y would I do that y'all, Ananda, when I can do this' (Backup)
(Y should I do that when I can do this)
Y would I do that y'all, Doug E., when I can do this'
Y would I do that y'all, Spike, when I could do this'
(Y should I do that when I can do this')
Y would I do that y'all, NPG' We can do this, we can do this
Boom!

thedance said:

Giovanni777 said:

I've never heard it.

^

don't you own the Chocolate Invasion / Slaughterhouse albums...

Oh yeah, I did at one point, but I burned them to CD, and I don't think I still have the digital files, unfortunately!

Can't find the CDs, but if it was one of the cuts on either of those, I probably did hear it. Can't remember it now.

~G

Great song....

thepope2the9s said:

EyeJester7 said:

I know I stand alone with this one, because everywhere "Hypnoparadise" is discussed there is not a lot of love for it. But I actually LOVE IT! Haha...When I first heard the album, Hypnoparadise along with Golden Parachute, Peace, S&M Groove, and Silicon were the standouts. I frequently play it, and still love it. It's whack in many aspects, but it's a fun track; that guarantees a smile on my face!

u people r sick!!!lol

Hahaha..Naw..I am not sick. Haha. You are the one with the signature "EVERYBODY LOVES MEEEEEEEEEEEE" That song sucks! haha jk...(It is not my favorite though..lol)

I love the whacky ones..lol

EyeJester7 said:

thepope2the9s said:

u people r sick!!!lol

Hahaha..Naw..I am not sick. Haha. You are the one with the signature "EVERYBODY LOVES MEEEEEEEEEEEE" That song sucks! haha jk...(It is not my favorite though..lol)

I love the whacky ones..lol

U gon' have 2 light some incense 2 listen to this track cuz it is FUNKY!!!

Slammin' track!!!!

"Everytime they copped my space down I worked it harder
Stripped down 2 my underwear and spanked them like they father"

Dayum! And the beat knocks me on my ass everytime...never get tired of it.

Still, though, I wish he hadn't censored the line "Until U're playing in front of 70,000 U'll never know, nigga" when he re-released it on "The Slaughterhouse." It dulls the impact of the lyric....takes the sting right out of it. Otherwise, it's a blistering smack down of a track! It makes me miss the good old "late 90s/early 2000s."