That'd be AWESOME. Praying that Prince accepts to do it.

When he says that they're touring together, does he mean they'll be playing in the same band? Because that's pretty big news isn't it? Does this mean Prince is planning to tour without 3rd Eye Girl and with a new band featuring him and Nile? That would be awesome. I wonder if Nile's resurgence after Get Lucky might draw attention to Prince in turn, especially if they release a single together.

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

When he says that they're touring together, does he mean they'll be playing in the same band? Because that's pretty big news isn't it? Does this mean Prince is planning to tour without 3rd Eye Girl and with a new band featuring him and Nile? That would be awesome. I wonder if Nile's resurgence after Get Lucky might draw attention to Prince in turn, especially if they release a single together.

I hope Prince doesn't go the Pharrell route. It would be looked @ as a desperate attempt 4 a hit single. Which he doesn't really need. He is doing fine at what he is currently doing. Eye prefer he get one on his OWN terms.. The media would make a mockery of him.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I hope Prince doesn't go the Pharrell route. It would be looked @ as a desperate attempt 4 a hit single. Which he doesn't really need. He is doing fine at what he is currently doing. Eye prefer he get one on his OWN terms.. The media would make a mockery of him.

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What's the Pharrel route? That song was produced for Daft Punk with Pharrel guesting on vocals. I don't think Prince is going to guest on a Daft Punk record and nobody mentioned Pharrel. Nile Rodgers has worked with everyone, and it sounds like he's actually built a friendship with Prince.

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As always Niles would have to somehow fit in 's musical world (only way u work with ) but I think he's flexible enough to do that perfectly. Having both of them working together would really be delicious

I think the most important information is that it won't be a one-off at the Essence festival, Nile has already said previously that there will be many shows. I'm almost sure there's a tour coming up and I only hope they'll play in Europe as well!

treehouse said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I hope Prince doesn't go the Pharrell route. It would be looked @ as a desperate attempt 4 a hit single. Which he doesn't really need. He is doing fine at what he is currently doing. Eye prefer he get one on his OWN terms.. The media would make a mockery of him.

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What's the Pharrel route? That song was produced for Daft Punk with Pharrel guesting on vocals. I don't think Prince is going to guest on a Daft Punk record and nobody mentioned Pharrel. Nile Rodgers has worked with everyone, and it sounds like he's actually built a friendship with Prince.

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The Pharrell route is his comeback "solo" success has a lot to do with the hit disco song "Get Lucky" with Daft Punk, that Nile was apart of. Which ultimately lead to his MEGA hit single that won't go away "Happy"! Eye DO NOT want Prince to work with Nile too duplicate that strategy. Part of the reason why I admire Prince so much. Is that he does things his way, with no one elses help. Even though I do like Nile Rodgers as a musician.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

The Pharrell route is his comeback "solo" success has a lot to do with the hit disco song "Get Lucky" with Daft Punk, that Nile was apart of. Which ultimately lead to his MEGA hit single that won't go away "Happy"! Eye DO NOT want Prince to work with Nile too duplicate that strategy. Part of the reason why I admire Prince so much. Is that he does things his way, with no one elses help. Even though I do like Nile Rodgers as a musician.

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Is Prince supposed to be Pharrell or Nile Rodgers in that scenario? Pharrell working with Niles is an entirely different scenario. When did you object to Prince working with Rosie, Chaka, Graham, and all the rest of his contemporaries? Also, since when do you begrudge Prince writing another big song?

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I think what you're really saying is Prince would never work with someone like say, Zooey Deschanel...Oh, wait.

I love the idea.

For real? It would be interesting to hear those two have a chicken scratch guitar duel. I love Nile both as a guitarist and a producer, his contribution to music is remarkable between what he did witn Chic and what he produced.

Bring it on, Niles might push Prince in a more 'funk' direction, it would be great if they started working together on new music! Then bring the tunes to Daft Punk or Oliver so they can inject them with some electronic beats and modern goodness. That would be a dream record to me!!

I really hope this happens. Nile has worked with loads of my favourite artists and if he worked with Prince that would just be amazing.

Thing is with Nile though, he usually likes to play on the actual track that he's producing, so if he did produce a track with Prince, Niles signature choppy guitar will be in there!

Seen as Nile is such a repuatable musician and producer I think Prince would be silly to turn down his offer.

funkaholic1972 said:

Bring it on, Niles might push Prince in a more 'funk' direction, it would be great if they started working together on new music! Then bring the tunes to Daft Punk or Oliver so they can inject them with some electronic beats and modern goodness. That would be a dream record to me!!

that sounds like a great idea

Angelsoncrack said:

Thing is with Nile though, he usually likes to play on the actual track that he's producing, so if he did produce a track with Prince, Niles signature choppy guitar will be in there!

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It would be the one time I'd be excited to hear they brought Larry into a session too. I'd want the three of the to rip up some hard funk though, so that's probably just a dream.

Doalwa said:

V10LETBLUES said:

Prince's studio output lately has been amateurish to put it lightly. He is at a point where he absolutely needs help in the studio.

Not even gunna lie, apart from Funknroll I think most of his recent output has been slightly dismissive. I know a lot of people on here really like the breakdown but it just doesnt do it for me.

V10LETBLUES said:

Prince's studio output lately has been amateurish to put it lightly. He is at a point where he absolutely needs help in the studio.

Truth.

And Nile Rodgers is the man, I would love to see what results in this, I hope it comes to fruition, unlike so many other discussed collaborations (that Anita Baker collab anyone?)

SoulAlive said:

funkaholic1972 said:

Bring it on, Niles might push Prince in a more 'funk' direction, it would be great if they started working together on new music! Then bring the tunes to Daft Punk or Oliver so they can inject them with some electronic beats and modern goodness. That would be a dream record to me!!

that sounds like a great idea

I knew I could count on you!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

RaspBerryGirlFriend said:

When he says that they're touring together, does he mean they'll be playing in the same band? Because that's pretty big news isn't it? Does this mean Prince is planning to tour without 3rd Eye Girl and with a new band featuring him and Nile? That would be awesome. I wonder if Nile's resurgence after Get Lucky might draw attention to Prince in turn, especially if they release a single together.

I hope Prince doesn't go the Pharrell route. It would be looked @ as a desperate attempt 4 a hit single. Which he doesn't really need. He is doing fine at what he is currently doing. Eye prefer he get one on his OWN terms.. The media would make a mockery of him.

I dunno. I think it would be amazing if Prince and Pharrell did some colaboration. It would be epic.

SeventeenDayze said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

I hope Prince doesn't go the Pharrell route. It would be looked @ as a desperate attempt 4 a hit single. Which he doesn't really need. He is doing fine at what he is currently doing. Eye prefer he get one on his OWN terms.. The media would make a mockery of him.

I dunno. I think it would be amazing if Prince and Pharrell did some colaboration. It would be epic.

Totally agree with you, SeventeenDayz!

funkaholic1972 said:

SeventeenDayze said:

I dunno. I think it would be amazing if Prince and Pharrell did some colaboration. It would be epic.

Totally agree with you, SeventeenDayz!

Thanks! By far those two are probably the most creative in the music business, hands down.

If Prince collaberated with or let Pharrell produce him. Eye would leave the purple kingdom! It would throw down the drain EVRYTHING Prince stood 4 in my almost 35 years as a follower..Both are immensely talented. But should remain seperate 4EVER!!!!

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

If Prince collaberated with or let Pharrell produce him. Eye would leave the purple kingdom! It would throw down the drain EVRYTHING Prince stood 4 in my almost 35 years as a follower..Both are immensely talented. But should remain seperate 4EVER!!!!

Is it a problem with Pharrell or is it just other producers in general?