Prince was never on the Kobalt artist roster but he's already on the Epic artist roster. Click artist at the top of the page and scroll down to the Ps. Funny thing is; when you click Prince's name it takes you to the 3rd eye girl website. I don't know if that means they are going to release 3rd eye girl along with another project or if this song will be on 3rd eye girl. They may have just linked it to the 3eg site, because it's the only website Prince has right now. Anyway it looks like Prince and Michael Jackson are label mates.

http://www.epicrecords.com/home

Crap for the masses. And people on here applaud for that move.

It's really sad.

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daPrettyman said:

That would explain the meeting with LA Reid we heard about during the NYC listening party. I really hope this works out.

So indeed it was not just 'friends' but he was networking and more...

So indeed something changed when he went to London to 'celebrate' the release of the album.

(Or it was a bold lie as there wa sno deal at all at that time.)

therat said:

Anyway it looks like Prince and Michael Jackson are label mates.

Creepy...

thebiscuit said:

Daft move from the musical genius but marketing-muddled Prince. Gets us all fired up for a rock album release then steals its thunder with a cookie-cutter made-for-TV track. No focus, man.

I think I predicted elsewhere that Plectrum Electrum will be released as an afterthought in a few months. Sounds like Prince is already moving on...

This 'ain't a hit single either. The vocals did this one in. Anyone without much knowledge of Prince (Camille) will think they're listening to a joke chipmunk record. Don't believe me? Go read most of the reviews for F.U.N.K on itunes. And the other girl just can't sing.

So, we're off to a cracking start.

antonb said:

well maybe it is a double album after all, but reading the mojo article, is doesnt seem likely

When Prince previewed Lotusflow3r to some journalists he mentioned nothing about MPLSound being bundled with the release.

However, those vocals by the actor in the New Girl could mean that it's really just a one-off single release for Prince. I suppose it's also possible that he wasn't planning to release another album, but judged by the positive reactions the track has gotten he's now quickly putting together a whole record of material like that (it's not like he's going to run out of material recorded already).

thebiscuit said:

Daft move from the musical genius but marketing-muddled Prince. Gets us all fired up for a rock album release then steals its thunder with a cookie-cutter made-for-TV track. No focus, man.

Kinda like 'filler' if there ever will be a proper promotion for the 3EG album.

Sounds already like a club mix to me. (why does it remind me of recent Madonna, Kylie Minogue etc....)

Weird that on my computer i can't listen (outside the US) but on my phone i can...

Radio 2 here in the UK have just played the song and said it will be released on Monday for download.

So far, Prince has worked with EMI, Arista, Columbia, Universal and now Epic Records since leaving Warner Bros. He'll probably release something on Interscope and be label mates with Eminem next.

ludwig said:

Crap for the masses. And people on here applaud for that move.

It's really sad.

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As long as he releases something a little meatier then I think there is nothing wrong with a catchy little diddy that people sing along to. My daughter listened to it once and is already singing it none stop.

ludwig said:

Crap for the masses. And people on here applaud for that move.

It's really sad.

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That's what i'm saying. It's produced by that Josh also......you're all encouraging him to continue down this embarrassing route.

He sounds like Katy Perry. This is total dumb-down and an awful production in general.
It's clear Prince is confused as to where he should be or what he should be doing today, but encouraging a track produced by someone else that sounds like any other shit on radio is just depressing.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I completely agree, WetDream!! You little sexpot!!
Prince is no longer releasing MASTERPIECES and i'm no longer sexually active.

Thanks.

V10LETBLUES said:

maybe he's trying to get momentum and then weigh offers...

WetDream said:

linus4000 said:

It is so rare that he is releasing a catchy pop single that nobody can complain... The next one will probably be Funk N Roll, so for me that works. It is really a song that makes you happy:)

I would LOVE it if he would release a GOOD pop song. He's written so much good and catchy songs in his career. But this song is a stinker. You know, I would be proud if a good prince song becomes a hit, but I don't lower my standards and pretend to like every fart that's coming out of his majesties behind.

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WetDream said:

ludwig said:

Crap for the masses. And people on here applaud for that move.

It's really sad.

[Edited 3/13/14 23:21pm]

That's what i'm saying. It's produced by that Josh also......you're all encouraging him to continue down this embarrassing route.

He sounds like Katy Perry. This is total dumb-down and an awful production in general.
It's clear Prince is confused as to where he should be or what he should be doing today, but encouraging a track produced by someone else that sounds like any other shit on radio is just depressing.

He's DESPERATE to have a hit again. And therefore he'd even scrap his 3rdeyegirl project. First he promotes this 3rdeyegirl thing for over a year, and the first thing he releases with a major is this travesty.

sounds like a hit for CHER

FragileUndertow said:

Cool to hear the full version with the intro intact
A remix might do this song wonders

What I'd love is an extended version a la Kiss or Mountains - take in a totally different direction.

luvsexy4all said:

sounds like a hit for CHER

...in 1996. I hope LA Reid isn't gassin' Prince about this song having him think it's actually going to be a pop hit. You guys really think this is the track that's going to bring him back to the top of the charts after a 20 year absence? Come on now!

Great song.......

Doesn't it deserve to be front page news???

thedance said:

Great song.......

Doesn't it deserve to be front page news???

As exciting I am/was for the 3rd eye girl material, this song is truly not worthy Prince's creative energy ... oh wait, it is created by him ... what's happening ....

nursev said:

nice...now where is it

On the harddisks here.

Genesia said:

2020 said:

Genesia said:

What I'd love is an extended version a la Kiss or Mountains - take in a totally different direction.

Now that's a great idea!

I have all kinds of them...but he never calls.