The part that intrigues me the most about this article is where is says that Questlove will even let the students have access to his private stash of bootlegs and demos

I wonder if he'll let them hear anything uncirculating (like The Flesh sessions)...

http://nypost.com/2014/03...rince-101/

Sounds like he alreadly let the class hear something uncirculated, I mean, we don't have a demo of Baby do we? Some brave soul from the org should enroll and ask if they can take some of the tapes home for "further research". I mean, I would imagine Questlove would be pretty pissed once he found out your real intentions, but we'd love you forever .

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

I wish I could enroll. I've been following Prince for over 30 years, and I still learn new things about him and his work.

Hey! Why not offer the course online?

[Edited 3/22/14 17:17pm]

R cellphones allowed in class?

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

errant said:

Prince has been a catalyst of both perceived and real social movement. If I were in a class exploring the topic I'd like to delve into the social underpinnings of Prince's influence. A question of most interest to me would be "has Prince chosen to use his craft to illuminate less openly discussed matters of social interest". Another area I'd examine would be the cause and/or effect role Prince has played in the entertainment industry.

Sounds like the class might be interesting but lacking if it only touches on the surface value of the topic.

how much promotion for this album is needed for him to actually release it?

now this is a class I would be willing to take out a student loan for

Everything you can learn about Prince can be learned right on this site. And I aint blowing smoke.

lrn36 said:

Everything you can learn about Prince can be learned right on this site. And I aint blowing smoke.

Sure, but info from Questlove's curriculum for NYU would be an interesting read...

Prince visiting the classroom learning about his music and career at NYU? Questlove, you keep thinking that.

bashraka said:

Prince visiting the classroom learning about his music and career at NYU? Questlove, you keep thinking that.

Wel, exactly that would be a small stunt.

Walk in with 3EG/NPG/whoever.

Do a quick high-energy show with the right combination of new versus old stuff for a promotionary effort.

Release it via y00t00b, DVD, CD, etc.

Hype it.

And ride that wave with the new album.

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Of course that is way too much for Kiran to think of.

udo said:

bashraka said:

Prince visiting the classroom learning about his music and career at NYU? Questlove, you keep thinking that.

Wel, exactly that would be a small stunt.

Walk in with 3EG/NPG/whoever.

Do a quick high-energy show with the right combination of new versus old stuff for a promotionary effort.

Release it via y00t00b, DVD, CD, etc.

Hype it.

And ride that wave with the new album.

.

Of course that is way too much for Kiran to think of.

u think Kiran is running promotional ideas?

luvsexy4all said:

luvsexy4all said:

udo said:

Wel, exactly that would be a small stunt.

Walk in with 3EG/NPG/whoever.

Do a quick high-energy show with the right combination of new versus old stuff for a promotionary effort.

Release it via y00t00b, DVD, CD, etc.

Hype it.

And ride that wave with the new album.

.

Of course that is way too much for Kiran to think of.

u think Kiran is running promotional ideas?

Who else is?

PR is her craft, they wrote.

This is not much different.

It is all about marketing anyways.

purplethunder3121 said:

Prince 101! At NYU, no less! Now this has got to be the best news I've heard all week. Enjoyable artilce (thank you Mindbells9!), though that one wildly incorrect reference to Plectrum Electrum being his 25th album nearly made my head spin LOL.

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“Picking a favorite Prince song is kind of like picking a favorite breath you ever took." Be still my heart--Questlove totally gets it.

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SO pleased and proud to see our Dearly Beloved, historic and groundbreaking musical genius that he is, being taught in any school, with the subject deftly handled by a fellow musician possessing extensive knowledge of his life's work (so far !).

Here's the course description:

Topics: Prince

REMU-UT.1145 History & Criticism 2 Credits
Instructor(s): Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson & Harry Weinger

One of the top-selling and most gifted and musically versatile artists in the history of popular music, Prince remains an enigmatic and visionary multi-talented performer, songwriter and producer. Prince’s unique history is worth deconstructing: when the 19-year-old shopped his music to recording companies in 1977, he demanded creative control. In a striking move Warner Brothers Records, with no precedent, gave it to him, kicking off a longstanding, groundbreaking, genre-straddling career that continues to this day. To this day, Prince’s music addresses sexuality, politics, social issues and personal identity in a way unseen in previous generations of popular music. He confounded his core R&B audience with New Wave experiments; angered his rock following with gender-bending displays; caused the government to force the recording industry into parental advisory labeling; frustrated his label with non-commercial choices, challenging the notion of what is commercial; established his own label; melded the live and recording business with unique delivery systems of his output, and much more.

Prince’s trailblazing path was a prime example of the strength of a new generation of Midwestern, baby boomer performers who carried a bold “Gen X” attitude: Prince (from Minnesota) was born in the same three-month period as Madonna (Michigan) and Michael Jackson (Indiana).

This class, through readings, music listening, video clips, film screenings, special guests and performances, will explore the joys and contradictions of Prince’s music and business practices.

http://clivedavisinst.tis...99513.html

The irony of this course being taught at the Clive Davis institution.

Class #1 - Guest #1:

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https://twitter.com/harry...64/photo/1

kenkamken said:

I wish I could enroll. I've been following Prince for over 30 years, and I still learn new things about him and his work.

Hey! Why not offer the course online?

[Edited 3/22/14 17:17pm]

I have been following Prince's career and music for over 35 years and I am also still learning about his music.

SirLancelot said:

SirLancelot said:

Class #1 - Guest #1:

They are on the org?