I searched but didn't see a topic.

Is there an old thread with any info?

Thanks if you know.

EroticDreamer said:

I'm pretty sure we did

Yes me , you his fans

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I'm sure that also means we paid for Tony M, and all other things bad. At least with Paisley, we got some celebrations. We probably got the best part of the deal. Prince blew most of the money.

From what I've read it was part , part WB, even though it was contractually clear from the begining that it was 's sole property. Reportedly part of the reason why some outside artists recorded in PP in the late 80's/early 90's is because WB forced 's hand to give free studio time in order for them to get something back for their investment, and was reported to have been upset about it and this would explain why he's totally closed the studio to outside artists since 95, because he never intended to open it to outsiders in the first place. I don't know how much of this is true, though, cuz several non-WB artists also booked the studio between 89 and 95, so obviously it wasn't just WB forcing 's hand.

databank said:

leadline said:

I'm pretty sure we did

Then we should pitch in for a renovation, because is it just me or does the place look like it's in need of a update? I found it too dark and dreary, kind of outdated it seems.

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pureTsexy said:

We did

pretty much

databank said:

From what I've read it was part , part WB, even though it was contractually clear from the begining that it was 's sole property. Reportedly part of the reason why some outside artists recorded in PP in the late 80's/early 90's is because WB forced 's hand to give free studio time in order for them to get something back for their investment, and was reported to have been upset about it and this would explain why he's totally closed the studio to outside artists since 95, because he never intended to open it to outsiders in the first place. I don't know how much of this is true, though, cuz several non-WB artists also booked the studio between 89 and 95, so obviously it wasn't just WB forcing 's hand.

Prince may not have wanted other artists (besides his proteges) to use Paisley Park Studios,but that was the only way to make Paisley Park profitable.The whole thing cost $10 million to build.

SoulAlive said:

databank said:

From what I've read it was part , part WB, even though it was contractually clear from the begining that it was 's sole property. Reportedly part of the reason why some outside artists recorded in PP in the late 80's/early 90's is because WB forced 's hand to give free studio time in order for them to get something back for their investment, and was reported to have been upset about it and this would explain why he's totally closed the studio to outside artists since 95, because he never intended to open it to outsiders in the first place. I don't know how much of this is true, though, cuz several non-WB artists also booked the studio between 89 and 95, so obviously it wasn't just WB forcing 's hand.

Prince may not have wanted other artists (besides his proteges) to use Paisley Park Studios,but that was the only way to make Paisley Park profitable.The whole thing cost $10 million to build.

Not as much info as I hoped for but thank you for the replies.

pureTsexy said:

EroticDreamer said:

I searched but didn't see a topic.

Is there an old thread with any info?

Thanks if you know.

We did

LOL...ain't THAT the damn truth.

EroticDreamer said:

SoulAlive said:

Prince may not have wanted other artists (besides his proteges) to use Paisley Park Studios,but that was the only way to make Paisley Park profitable.The whole thing cost $10 million to build.

Not as much info as I hoped for but thank you for the replies.

Well for sure it was bulit with 's money and most likely some of WB's money as well - possibly as part of their joint venture with the PP label if not directly as part of their advances to . There couldn't have been any other investor in the project, so I guess your original question has been answered. I'm sure some here have more detailed info about how much was paid by and how much by WB, but it's those 2 for sure.

1contessa said:

leadline said:

I'm pretty sure we did

Then we should pitch in for a renovation, because is it just me or does the place look like it's in need of a update? I found it too dark and dreary, kind of outdated it seems.

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Really? Have you seen the inside? Thats part of the beauty of the place, the outside looks like a standard industrial park office complex. The inside is like Prince's own little wonderland.