HatrinaHaterwitz said:

but the Fams cannot be honest and admit that.

God forbid anyone have a different opinion to yours.

I love the picture and I'm a trained and professional graphic designer myself.

I'm happy to call it how I see it if/when I think artwork is subpar...... "New Power Soul" comes to mind. But this is not one of those times.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

The look works well with the tourbook layout. Its genius! Can Princey ever do anything wrong?

in normal people's eyes ..the answer is YES and it's been proving and he even admits that he has fucked up..but in YOUR eyes? nope

I've heard that when you've got a lot of HATERS hating on you , it could only mean that you're doing something right. Hate on with your sorry selves!!

12 pages?

Really?

You know all y'all could've handled this on the orgNotes...

romeo77090 said:

I've heard that when you've got a lot of HATERS hating on you , it could only mean that you're doing something right. Hate on with your sorry selves!!

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I haven't read through every comment but it doesn't seem that anyone has mentioned his eyebrows. What's up with them? They look blonde. I guess he's bleached his eyebrows? Who has done this to him?

OldFriends4Sale said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

All that matters is Prince looks very healthy & happy. His change of looks is just the Gemini in him. I C nothing wrong with the way he looks. Andy's Afrocentric ways have rubbed off on him in a gr8 way..

don't understand whenever Prince shows his ethnicity in his looks or music. He gets so hated on here. U know Prince is a black man born of african american heritage..DEAL WITH IT.

KCool...

It's Public Relations Fandom, people will talk about their perspectives, and it really has nothing to do with race,

It's about how the photo comes off. I don't think anyone made this racial. Black decendant people aren't the only ones that can get an afro

Like a lot of people said, the photo looks off, sorta photoshopped, the hair does look like somone cut n pasted

I'm not a Photoshop expert, but I do think it's a photoshopped picture, but I could be wrong. However, whether it is photoshopped or not, whether the hair has been cut and pasted or not, I agree that whenever Prince embraces some aspect of his African American heritage, especially in his appearance, there are a number of members on this site that have negative comments. And it's not just his appearance. I remember some of the comments about the African American dancer in the "Black Sweat" video. Thus, it is one thing to say that the picture is odd, goofy, or weird, but some of the comments were beyond that and had a racial tone to them as they addressed the hair. And if I may even go further, that is the problem with racism or white supremacy. For the most part, white people are so use to African people assimilating to their aesthetic tastes and sensibilities that when we don't many consider that behavior as "odd," "goofy," and "weird," because how dare someone that white people have grown to love for being so much like them have the nerve or insanity to embrace a more African or African American aesthetic. So, yes, much of this is about everyone's personal aesthetics or tastes, and everyone has a right to their own aesthetics or tastes, but based on some of the comments it seems clear that race or, even further, racism--whether they know it or not--is driving or influencing that aesthetic or taste.

*

For instance, the picture presents a different aesthetic for me because of the sword and because he seems heavier. And while some people have said that he looks healthier, I’m not sure that gaining weight is healthier because that weight seems more like fat than muscle. But, again, I could be wrong. Additionally, the sword is something that is weird to me because I’ve never seen him with a sword, and I don’t know the context or reason why he would have a sword. It may be a pretty logical reason for having the sword, or it may be another example of Prince being “batshit” crazy. However, while his hair is still texturized, it is as close to natural as the Musicology pic or the For You pic, and the notion that natural or close to coarse hair looks odd, goofy, or weird on an African American to some people does make me wonder about the aesthetic tastes of those people and what is influencing their aesthetic tastes. Strictly speaking about the hair, how is it odd, goofy, or weird for someone to look like or close to like their natural self unless one thinks that all people must look like a European or similar to a European to have value, worth, or sanity.

1725topp said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

KCool...

It's Public Relations Fandom, people will talk about their perspectives, and it really has nothing to do with race,

It's about how the photo comes off. I don't think anyone made this racial. Black decendant people aren't the only ones that can get an afro

Like a lot of people said, the photo looks off, sorta photoshopped, the hair does look like somone cut n pasted

I'm not a Photoshop expert, but I do think it's a photoshopped picture, but I could be wrong. However, whether it is photoshopped or not, whether the hair has been cut and pasted or not, I agree that whenever Prince embraces some aspect of his African American heritage, especially in his appearance, there are a number of members on this site that have negative comments. And it's not just his appearance. I remember some of the comments about the African American dancer in the "Black Sweat" video. Thus, it is one thing to say that the picture is odd, goofy, or weird, but some of the comments were beyond that and had a racial tone to them as they addressed the hair. And if I may even go further, that is the problem with racism or white supremacy. For the most part, white people are so use to African people assimilating to their aesthetic tastes and sensibilities that when we don't many consider that behavior as "odd," "goofy," and "weird," because how dare someone that white people have grown to love for being so much like them have the nerve or insanity to embrace a more African or African American aesthetic. So, yes, much of this is about everyone's personal aesthetics or tastes, and everyone has a right to their own aesthetics or tastes, but based on some of the comments it seems clear that race or, even further, racism--whether they know it or not--is driving or influencing that aesthetic or taste.

*

For instance, the picture presents a different aesthetic for me because of the sword and because he seems heavier. And while some people have said that he looks healthier, I’m not sure that gaining weight is healthier because that weight seems more like fat than muscle. But, again, I could be wrong. Additionally, the sword is something that is weird to me because I’ve never seen him with a sword, and I don’t know the context or reason why he would have a sword. It may be a pretty logical reason for having the sword, or it may be another example of Prince being “batshit” crazy. However, while his hair is still texturized, it is as close to natural as the Musicology pic or the For You pic, and the notion that natural or close to coarse hair looks odd, goofy, or weird on an African American to some people does make me wonder about the aesthetic tastes of those people and what is influencing their aesthetic tastes. Strictly speaking about the hair, how is it odd, goofy, or weird for someone to look like or close to like their natural self unless one thinks that all people must look like a European or similar to a European to have value, worth, or sanity.

itsjustaroundthecorner said:

oh no... you are right!

but

I STILL SAY

that the theme of this new era is taking the sword, chopping off people's heads and putting them on the others people's bodies.

im sure there is a deep meaning in there somewhere.. like we are really all the same or some shit that he says but doesnt really believe.......

ufoclub said:

Those completely look like his arms to me. Just like in the "Te Amo Corazon" video.

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Those guns are nice

uuhson said:

EyeJester7 said:

I've seen worst..lol

What about THIS??? Haha

I think...He looks just Strange and out of place....lol. But what's cool about this picture is this is the first time I seen Prince with a 'Regular' T-Crew Shirt...lol

[Edited 4/12/12 19:35pm]

you think this looks worse? really?

He looks pretty sexy!

L4OATheOriginal said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

The look works well with the tourbook layout. Its genius! Can Princey ever do anything wrong?

in normal people's eyes ..the answer is YES and it's been proving and he even admits that he has fucked up..but in YOUR eyes? nope

The hair is good

The outfit is good

But it looks weird to me because of the sword w/ the pose, it doesn't look good

RuthCass said:

L4OATheOriginal said:

in normal people's eyes ..the answer is YES and it's been proving and he even admits that he has fucked up..but in YOUR eyes? nope

The hair is good

The outfit is good

But it looks weird to me because of the sword w/ the pose, it doesn't look good

if u like it's cool

lauralevesque said:

I haven't read through every comment but it doesn't seem that anyone has mentioned his eyebrows. What's up with them? They look blonde. I guess he's bleached his eyebrows? Who has done this to him?

His hair is grey. He must be really prominently grey because in closer photos he has grey hairs in his eyebrows. I noticed his brows some time ago that lead me to my theory. I was a colorist and every client with that much gray in the brows was a good 70% gray or more.

This is why people keep saying his hair is thinning, its not... its the roots that are gray so the hair photographs as looking sparse or balding. He colors all his hair, eyebrows and chest hairs included I am sure.

I am willing to bet he keeps his mustache trim because that's getting pretty grey as well.

If he were to put down the dye, I am sure people would be shocked to see what he really looks like au natural and grey. Hey, getting older isn't for wimps. he can ignore his birthdays all he wants to, he can't ignore all the grey hairs. You getting old P!

paintedlady said:

lauralevesque said:

I haven't read through every comment but it doesn't seem that anyone has mentioned his eyebrows. What's up with them? They look blonde. I guess he's bleached his eyebrows? Who has done this to him?

His hair is grey. He must be really prominently grey because in closer photos he has grey hairs in his eyebrows. I noticed his brows some time ago that lead me to my theory. I was a colorist and every client with that much gray in the brows was a good 70% gray or more.

This is why people keep saying his hair is thinning, its not... its the roots that are gray so the hair photographs as looking sparse or balding. He colors all his hair, eyebrows and chest hairs included I am sure.

I am willing to bet he keeps his mustache trim because that's getting pretty grey as well.

If he were to put down the dye, I am sure people would be shocked to see what he really looks like au natural and grey. Hey, getting older isn't for wimps. he can ignore his birthdays all he wants to, he can't ignore all the grey hairs. You getting old P!

I wish he would just go gray-he'd still be nice to look at

Militant said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

but the Fams cannot be honest and admit that.

God forbid anyone have a different opinion to yours.

I love the picture and I'm a trained and professional graphic designer myself.

I'm happy to call it how I see it if/when I think artwork is subpar...... "New Power Soul" comes to mind. But this is not one of those times.

Wrong! We're ALL entitled to our personal opinions! I may not agree with yours nor Prince's and y'all may not agree with mine. That's just fine.

However, when it comes to "professionalism" it really cannot be about any of our personal opinions.

My dismay regarding these wack ass pictures isn't coming from my personal opinion. It's purely from my professional stand point. As of February this year, I've owned and successfully operated my very own business that specializes in computer generated graphic artistry, for the last 10 years!

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

Militant said:

God forbid anyone have a different opinion to yours.

I love the picture and I'm a trained and professional graphic designer myself.

I'm happy to call it how I see it if/when I think artwork is subpar...... "New Power Soul" comes to mind. But this is not one of those times.

Wrong! We're ALL entitled to our personal opinions! I may not agree with yours nor Prince's and y'all may not agree with mine. That's just fine.

However, when it comes to "professionalism" it really cannot be about any of our personal opinions.

My dismay regarding these wack ass pictures isn't coming from my personal opinion. It's purely from my professional stand point. As of February this year, I've owned and successfully operated my very own business that specializes in computer generated graphic artistry, for the last 10 years!

Well damn! You just now telling us that you knew some of this shit was bull

EyeJester7 said:

uuhson said:

im starting to think this may be the worst picture hes ever taken, i challenge anyone to find one worse. at least the strange bathingsoot/roller skates or the lovesexy crossdressing is kinda stylized.

I've seen worst..lol

What about THIS??? Haha

I think...He looks just Strange and out of place....lol. But what's cool about this picture is this is the first time I seen Prince with a 'Regular' T-Crew Shirt...lol

[Edited 4/12/12 19:35pm]

Omg. That is strange , but then again he is going to be 54 soon.

paintedlady said:

lauralevesque said:

I haven't read through every comment but it doesn't seem that anyone has mentioned his eyebrows. What's up with them? They look blonde. I guess he's bleached his eyebrows? Who has done this to him?

His hair is grey. He must be really prominently grey because in closer photos he has grey hairs in his eyebrows. I noticed his brows some time ago that lead me to my theory. I was a colorist and every client with that much gray in the brows was a good 70% gray or more.

This is why people keep saying his hair is thinning, its not... its the roots that are gray so the hair photographs as looking sparse or balding. He colors all his hair, eyebrows and chest hairs included I am sure.

I am willing to bet he keeps his mustache trim because that's getting pretty grey as well.

If he were to put down the dye, I am sure people would be shocked to see what he really looks like au natural and grey. Hey, getting older isn't for wimps. he can ignore his birthdays all he wants to, he can't ignore all the grey hairs. You getting old P!

Uh...

Uh...

*walks out laughing*

Dren5 said:

Uh...

Uh...

*walks out laughing*

While everybody is making suggestions for Princey's look I wish he would just give up the make up to-it's time

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[Edited 4/14/12 21:21pm]

nursev said:

paintedlady said:

His hair is grey. He must be really prominently grey because in closer photos he has grey hairs in his eyebrows. I noticed his brows some time ago that lead me to my theory. I was a colorist and every client with that much gray in the brows was a good 70% gray or more.

This is why people keep saying his hair is thinning, its not... its the roots that are gray so the hair photographs as looking sparse or balding. He colors all his hair, eyebrows and chest hairs included I am sure.

I am willing to bet he keeps his mustache trim because that's getting pretty grey as well.

If he were to put down the dye, I am sure people would be shocked to see what he really looks like au natural and grey. Hey, getting older isn't for wimps. he can ignore his birthdays all he wants to, he can't ignore all the grey hairs. You getting old P!

I wish he would just go gray-he'd still be nice to look at

He can go nappy, even bald, but he can't go gray... why? Because then he would look OLD and people aren't even no where near ready for that imagery.

Look at all these silly (yes I said silly) comments about the size of his arms and how "fat" they look. His arms are that big and not cut because the man is OLD. Most 50 + year old men havd flappy arms upper arms. Only diligent men who live in the gym keep the definition. The skin just sags....

How many 50+ men we see have sharp definition in their arms? We are not used to looking at old bodies, we as a society do not embrace wrinkles, sagging skin, and all the other things that come with an aged body.

Prince is desperately hanging on to his youth, he doesn't want to appear old to be "marketable". This is a mistake IMHO. In his eyes, a gray haired Prince would lose a huge fan base since his image is based on his sex appeal... but I think a new fan base will come to appreciate him more and re-gain his older following.

Prince now has to re-define what sexy is in an aged body. Its time to focus on the music and not surround himself with little girls any more. He can't play young like an actor on a film set with body doubles in a sex scene... he needs to go the way of Smokey Robinson, and go in a mature route and leave that damn hair dye, and eyeliner alone... he has to develop a different look.

The longer he keeps wearing that eyeliner, tons of foundation and hair dye the closer he gets to looking like Little Richard. Except Little Richard applies his make-up better than Prince.

Prince get your styling tips from Smokey, PLEASE!!!

Smokey gets major botox.....

paintedlady said:

lauralevesque said:

I haven't read through every comment but it doesn't seem that anyone has mentioned his eyebrows. What's up with them? They look blonde. I guess he's bleached his eyebrows? Who has done this to him?

His hair is grey. He must be really prominently grey because in closer photos he has grey hairs in his eyebrows. I noticed his brows some time ago that lead me to my theory. I was a colorist and every client with that much gray in the brows was a good 70% gray or more.

This is why people keep saying his hair is thinning, its not... its the roots that are gray so the hair photographs as looking sparse or balding. He colors all his hair, eyebrows and chest hairs included I am sure.

I am willing to bet he keeps his mustache trim because that's getting pretty grey as well.

If he were to put down the dye, I am sure people would be shocked to see what he really looks like au natural and grey. Hey, getting older isn't for wimps. he can ignore his birthdays all he wants to, he can't ignore all the grey hairs. You getting old P!

Thanks for clearing that up Paintedlady- that makes sense.

You know, I think I always looked at Prince as a sort of vampire, lilke he never got old. For so long he just DID NOT AGE- like he was always going to look 35 - and now just, all of a sudden it seems, he's starting to show age and it's freaking me out! It means I'm getting up there too! Geesh, I just saw that Mesach Taylor (the guy from Designing Women) just turned 65 and I'm like, ! - how did that happen?

Well back to Prince eyebrows..... not too bad... he's always going to h

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

paintedlady said:

His hair is grey. He must be really prominently grey because in closer photos he has grey hairs in his eyebrows. I noticed his brows some time ago that lead me to my theory. I was a colorist and every client with that much gray in the brows was a good 70% gray or more.

This is why people keep saying his hair is thinning, its not... its the roots that are gray so the hair photographs as looking sparse or balding. He colors all his hair, eyebrows and chest hairs included I am sure.

I am willing to bet he keeps his mustache trim because that's getting pretty grey as well.

If he were to put down the dye, I am sure people would be shocked to see what he really looks like au natural and grey. Hey, getting older isn't for wimps. he can ignore his birthdays all he wants to, he can't ignore all the grey hairs. You getting old P!

Yup he's gray... stop rolling your eyes and deal with it. The man is older and this is what happens when you age!

Get over it.

"always going to be hot" is what I said above- somehow my response was cut!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

Smokey gets major botox.....

So what? he still looks good... and stop saying that mess like Prince wouldn't/doesn't already.

You are funny as hell. Allow the man to age already!

paintedlady said:

nursev said:

I wish he would just go gray-he'd still be nice to look at

He can go nappy, even bald, but he can't go gray... why? Because then he would look OLD and people aren't even no where near ready for that imagery.

Look at all these silly (yes I said silly) comments about the size of his arms and how "fat" they look. His arms are that big and not cut because the man is OLD. Most 50 + year old men havd flappy arms upper arms. Only diligent men who live in the gym keep the definition. The skin just sags....

How many 50+ men we see have sharp definition in their arms? We are not used to looking at old bodies, we as a society do not embrace wrinkles, sagging skin, and all the other things that come with an aged body.

Prince is desperately hanging on to his youth, he doesn't want to appear old to be "marketable". This is a mistake IMHO. In his eyes, a gray haired Prince would lose a huge fan base since his image is based on his sex appeal... but I think a new fan base will come to appreciate him more and re-gain his older following.

Prince now has to re-define what sexy is in an aged body. Its time to focus on the music and not surround himself with little girls any more. He can't play young like an actor on a film set with body doubles in a sex scene... he needs to go the way of Smokey Robinson, and go in a mature route and leave that damn hair dye, and eyeliner alone... he has to develop a different look.

The longer he keeps wearing that eyeliner, tons of foundation and hair dye the closer he gets to looking like Little Richard. Except Little Richard applies his make-up better than Prince.

Prince get your styling tips from Smokey, PLEASE!!!

IMO he looks great for a 53 yr old man. Most folks start looking different when they hit 40-hell I know But dammitt I gotta disagree on the Little Richard thing-Just Hell Nah The pics that I posted where he has no or minimal make-up look great. I think his fans would accept that. He's handsome regardless

lauralevesque said:

"always going to be hot" is what I said above- somehow my response was cut!

Hotter than fish grease