Given the amount of criticism Hit N Run and much of Prince's recent output has received, perhaps it's time Prince ditched releasing albums for a while and focus on putting together a truly kick-ass group and simply tour, which is where the real money is anyway. If he formed a sort of supergroup with the likes of John Blackwell on drums, Victor Wooten on bass, Steve Vai on guitar and Stevie Wonder/Herbie Hancock on keyboards he would also attract a potentially new audience. Unfortunately, no matter how talented he undoubtedly is, the harsh reality is apart from his diehard fans and people who respect the craft of top-notch musicianship, Prince is unlikely to attract many new younger listeners or be a pop star again at his age since the industry is unquestionably ageist.

It's embarrassing and demeaning to his legacy to see Prince try to be down with the kids, using 'the latest' slang and name-dropping celebrities in attempt to be relevant. He should tour with a group like the one mentioned above and incorporate new songs into the live sets and then release DVDs or stream live footage through a suitable channel. I'm sure most of us would pay to see rare and exclusive new content and material as well as umpteen variations of a particular song (he's great at reworking old and new songs as well as covers), which would boost not only his pocket book and his legendary status but also his status as a phenomenal live act. the other artists above have all expressed their admiration for Prince so if P could put aside his ego and work with them rather than some artists he discovered on Youtube, this might just be an interesting project which would challenge him musically and creatively.

The time has passed for him as a commercial artist, I believe, but this approach/business model would cement his reputation as a serious artist who remains dedicated to his craft and will ensure that the respect he has garnered throughout his career remains undiminished.

This approach requires Prince to not act like an ass, sooo, it ain't happening.

I'm really enjoying HnR. Works just fine for me. More than fine.

Bluu said:

I'm really enjoying HnR. Works just fine for me. More than fine.

^ I completely agree with u Bluu.

You guys should calm down and start listen to the music....

HitNRun is a lot better than you think ---- and the album does not deserve all that org-trashing...

Ain't About 2 Stop
X's Face
June
1000 Hugs & Kisses
HardRockLover
This Could Be Us

those are classic Prince-songs imho.

We already have one, if not two Prince is over and done threads in disguise active this week.

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Interesting thread.I have thought about the possibility of Prince putting together a jazzy band with some heavyweight names (Herbie Hancock would be great!) and doing a tour like that.Carlos Santana did something like this in the late 80s,with a band consisting of Patrice Rushen,Wayne Shorter and others.Sometimes I wonder if Prince is tired of doing the "pop" thing.Maybe collaborating with some truly talented players (in his own age group) would inspire him more.

Bluu said:

I'm really enjoying HnR. Works just fine for me. More than fine.

I agree!! This album works great for me and I am really enjoying it. AOA was too. I really dig this era quite a bit

trax said:

Bluu said:

I'm really enjoying HnR. Works just fine for me. More than fine.

I agree!! This album works great for me and I am really enjoying it. AOA was too. I really dig this era quite a bit

Agreed 3x this album is GREAT!! I'm having so much fun listening to it makes me wanna groove free...

Prince needs more support from his fans and less criticism.

AOA and HNR are good albums. They have a cool new sound and flow very nicely.

People are very quick and too eager to find fault.

Muisc has to be savoured and takes time to appreciate.

Let Prince do what he does and we'll find the journey with him takes us to some amazing places.

MrWilson said:

You're the one that needs a supergroup. A supergroup of friends to wake you up to reality. Imagine standing face to face with Prince and giving this opinion.

If they were standing face to face with prince they would kiss his Booty ... lol

people are always more comfortable hiding behind their computers expressing opinions than in front of the actual person....

bigbrother said:

Given the amount of criticism Hit N Run and much of Prince's recent output has received, perhaps it's time Prince ditched releasing albums for a while and focus on putting together a truly kick-ass group and simply tour,

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- sans samplersets

- way less hits, no PR!

- allround players, comfortable with rock and funck and soul and jazz and whatnot

- perhaps not discrimminating against males

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It is so easy.

I did not even mention a quality setlist.

2 consecutive turkeys does not end a career like his..especially when he's got so much more music to release thats better

luvsexy4all said:

2 consecutive turkeys does not end a career like his..

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Oh?

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especially when he's got so much more music to release thats better

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The 'more music' doesn't count:

It is either vault stuff that he doesn't actively monetize on yet or it's the new stuff.