Anji said:

There is no harm as thats what has been believed since 1988..tellme this. What's the harm in shattering myths?

rdhull said:

No harm done. It is news to me, however, and it raises yet another question.

Question 3:

If Lovesexy was contrived, and not the result of a spiritual revelation, does that dispel the myth that Prince needs to be inspired to make a truly great album?


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Anji said:

Lovesexy isn't at all contrived. In fact it's the total opposite. It was put together in quick time after The Black Album was shelved. It's the listeners who make it out to be more than what it is and if that's their perception then all good for them. Me i just see it as great ride.

Anji said:

I think the Harm is believing that He was gonna pull a Little Richard&give away the Dark Side of Himself,but Prince always enjoys playing people's heads to a great extent IMHO.also for a Guy who appeared to have a Balance of Siprituality&whatnot it's a trip how He truly found that for better or for worse with "the Rainbow Children"?

Question 4:

Was The Rainbow Children the result of yet another spiritual rebirth or contrived as another last trick to answer those critics/musicians that said he's lost that funk, so to speak?

Anji said:

Just because I said he probably didnt have an actual spiritual revelation doesnt mean he wasn't inspired in other ways..Prince and others inspiration doesnt always have to be spiritual. Hell, his so called greatest SOTT was made up of half pre-written material. Tattoo You was old material revamped etc.

Anji said:

Half&Half.Prince has Changed but in so many ways He still is Prince&Never one to want to be Seen as outdone or Past His Time.Combo with that.with Prince you gotta take the Wink/Wink Approach because the Cat enjoys tripping like that.

Question 5:

Why did Prince create such myths around The Black Album/Lovesexy era, and appear to believe in them with such fervour? In other words, why couldn't he just make the records and let the music speak for itself?

Anji said:

I dont think TRC is as contirved as Lovesexy was even though it was in aspects of regaining his throne

Anji said:

He did let the music speak for itself. And who said he believed in them with fervor(the myths)? I doubt if he was walking around with this Lovesexy vibe etc. in everyday life. And he created myths because he's a fun artist like that.

Anji said:

He was going through something.nowadays Lovesexy would have been the Bootleg.He also wanted to Create another element to His Legacy as a Very Prolific Artist.it was Smart Pimping on His Part: pull the Heavy "Black" Album leave the accessible "Lovesexy" on the Open Market.another way of Prince Pimping the Media.Warner Brothers were also in on the whole Plot as well IMHO.

Question 6:

If we are to believe The Rainbow Children is in part inspired by his desire to regain the throne, does Prince want to rule the musical landscape again, or does he just want his respect back from critics/musicians/fans that thought he lost it?

rdhull said:

Cross the line.

Anji said:

He simply wanted to show motherfuckers how its done..and got caught up in inspiration of what he created, bottled it and took it on the road.

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mistermaxxx said:

Nowadays, Lovesexy would be the bootleg? What does that mean, maxxx? I don't understand.

Anji said:

I crossed the line way before he tried to spoon feed me Lovesexy

Anji said:

The"Black"Album with it's heavy element of Groove would be pushed heavily by the Record Companys.Prince wanted a Street element back in the day&back then you had to have Commerical Hit&Precieved a Certain way.now being Considered Raw is what the market buys."Lovesexy" would be interesting if Prince released from the Bootleg perspective&it would make some people wonder where He was heading especially if "Annia Stesia" was the last track imagine the Rock Star Poet Myth taking a even Greater High?

mistermaxxx said:

LMAO!

Maxxx, do you honestly think either Prince or Warner Brothers thought The Black Album was lacklustre product?

rdhull said:

Anji said:

He can't Rule again but He can still Make Great Music if He is Challenged fully?it's all about Respect&no matter how long you have been around or no matter where you are in your Career you always Respect&also want your Peers know that you can still hang.Prince can still hang,but as far as knocking out the Funk&Balance things out: the Jury is still out IMHO.

rdhull said:

Rd, do you despise Prince when he tries to treat you like a baby? How did he make you feel with Lovesexy? I think you said about Lovesexy, and I quote, the nerve.

WildheartXXX said:

Same here, Wild.

Anji said:

it made Loot on the Bootleg Market&in all Honesty History showed it Sold the Most Copies where it truly belonged.if a Record Company feels they have a SureFire Hit you can bet your bottom dollar they will Fight for it&Release it.

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rdhull said:

I agree...thank goodness for the folks who cared/were inspired by Prince like 2uestlove and Dangelo and Saadiq fro waking the sleeping giant

mistermaxxx said:

maxxx, do you think Prince or Warner Brothers made any money from the bootleg sales?

Anji said:

I can and have NEVER despised that man. I have been disappointed in his output at times, his antics too but I have NEVER stopped loving him or appreciating his craft and musicianship and fun spirit even though I dont know the man. I say what I say about him or his music because I love his stuff and him that much like one can praise or criticize a family member..and I can admit that publicly. Dont get it twisted. I never said I dont like him, dont like Lovesexy etc etc. I think my shit is seen sometimes out of the context of everything. I am and have never come at things when being critical from a hateful aspect like some other person(s). Please see the context. I know some can't, and only see so called negative things I say but thats my problem.

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Anj you ask too many fuckin questions

rdhull said:

ROTFLMFAO! Where else am I gonna get the truth?

Anji said:

back lot of Warner Brothers in Burbank,Ca in 1991 Warners Sold a Copy of it for 13,000 thousand Dollars to someone from Canada.Prince knew what time it was.remember He said in the "Alphabet Street" Video not to Buy it? put it like this: nowadays Prince&Warners would blame Napster,Kazaaa,limewire,etc... for the Album floating.Prince allowed it to be released in 1994&He knew it had Sold really on the Low-Low.

Before I heard the album, I saw the album cover. And I knew that Prince was up to something.

I've listened to the Lovesexy album numerous of times, and I ain't feeling it. Personally, the lyrics sounds silly (a lot of sugar) and Prince sounds silly for singing it. The music is pretty good, but I'm not drooling over it, I just appreciate it.

I heard the message in Lovesexy, and it didn't make me cry and it didn't change my life one way or the other. I got to give it up to Prince, he kept the album flowing around his "message".

"When 2 are in love (When 2 are in love)
Their bodies shiver at the mere contemplation of penetration
(Let alone the act) Let alone the actual act (Act)
When 2 are in love
The thought of his tongue in the V of her love
In his mind (this thought) - it leads the pack (Pack)"

Funny lyrics.