PurpleMusic07 said:

kewlschool said:

The Revolution and the original line up of the NPG should perform seperately with Justin Timberlake as the lead singer and the other band getting the lead singer from the Weeknd.

This would be a professional triibute. Grammy time anyone?

Oh god no. please leave the weeknd out of it. his live vocals are either horrendous or very inconsistent. Miguel please. Or friggin judith hill or one of the other vocalists that its known that he loved.

I'd be okay with a Miguel switch out. I just wanted more current pop chart toppers. Melding the new with the old.

kewlschool said:

maseratigirl said:

Instead of trying to perform his stuff, maybe they should actually play his stuff and let them talk about the time they spent with Prince and share some of their memories. I think Sheila has been with him the longest since she has performed with him throughout the years. I just don't think anyone can perform his stuff and I be satisfied. Although I know they won't be as bad as Madonna #LoveU4EverMyPrince💜💜💜

Why does everyone have to try to "be Prince"?!? Can't be done. Play a video of Prince being Prince. Let people tell their stories about Prince for a tribute.

RODSERLING said:

lezama said:

Do you think about anything other than ratings, rankings, sales and popularity? Like ever?? If there's a time to put your concerns about popularity and sales to the side, I think the moment of someone's death might be a suitable moment for that.

Yes, I think about the legacy of Prince. And if nobody listens to or buys Prince albums, this is a failure...You are all masturbating about "what if EMANCIPATION had 12 tracks" or "what is your favourite album", as if anybody cared, but that won't get new fans...

What's the point in a tribute if it can't bring new fans ?

But why do you care so much? The money's not going into YOUR pocket. Do you go to a museum only to ask how much is the value of the artwork or do you go to the museum to enjoy the ART? Do you go on vacation counting all your pennies worried about quantities of this and that, rankings of different places and comparing and qualifying every aspect of life, or do you on vacation to fucking enjoy life?

Ya know........from where I'm sitting, how about MORE of the Protege' Acts (RELEVANT OR NOT)???

-The Revolution (w/Dez Dickerson)

-Andre Cymone

-Sheila E.

-Morris Day & The Time OR The Original 7ven (if 4 NOTHING ELSE, do it 4 Prince OG7ven)

-Apollonia 6 reunion (and "Nasty Girl" as a Tribute 2 Vanity)

-FDeluxe (aka The Family)

-Mazarati (keep hearing They've re-formed)

-New Power Generation (without or with Tony M.)

-Jill Jones

-Tevin Campbell

-Mavis Staples

-Sheena Easton

THIS would be MORE of a PROPER tribute 2 the "Minneapolis Sound"!!! And of course have D'Angelo!!

[Edited 6/8/16 21:25pm]

kitbradley said:

pdiddy2011 said:

Imagine how much of a showstopper it would be for them to surprise us with Destiny's Child singing Nasty Girl?

OR Beyonce doing Darling Nikki, with Nikki Minaj spitting a couple of verses during the song. I do believe that would bring the house down - if they really take it seriously (and don't just throw it together.)

OR Beyonce singing some mashup of Nasty Girl and Naughty Girl. Could be pretty nice if well thought out.

I'm picturing this in my mind and I just got sick to my stomach!

Ditto.

CarolineC said:

PurpleMusic07 said:

RODSERLING said: you really cannot judge an artists fanbase by the amount of records sold, not these days.. especially with someone who isnt part of the mega star establishment. And its only going to get worse now that the riaa is counting streams towards album sales smh.... anyway, ive seen janelle twice now, ALWAYS huge crowds. she does very well. especially with the 35 and under crowd. [Edited 6/8/16 2:16am]

I have seen Janelle live many times and she has big enthusiastic crowds, with many young people. And, unlike some artists who sell more records, she doesn't rely on auto-tune.

If you are judging an artist's worth soley by their album sales, then you would have to say Prince wasn't "worth" much either, in the last 20 years. That's certainly NOT the way I judge how good an artist is!

We're not so limited that we must repeat something that's been done before (neither for him nor for anyone else) in Any way. That's so Not him. No.

kewlschool said:

PurpleMusic07 said:

kewlschool said: Oh god no. please leave the weeknd out of it. his live vocals are either horrendous or very inconsistent. Miguel please. Or friggin judith hill or one of the other vocalists that its known that he loved.

I'd be okay with a Miguel switch out. I just wanted more current pop chart toppers. Melding the new with the old.

The "new" can't sing, nor lipsync, nor play an instrument, nor write, nor move, nor any combination together. So, its a problem.

StopIt said:

kewlschool said:

I'd be okay with a Miguel switch out. I just wanted more current pop chart toppers. Melding the new with the old.

The "new" can't sing, nor lipsync, nor play an instrument, nor write, nor move, nor any combination together. So, its a problem.

How about Alissia Benveniste?

[Edited 6/9/16 0:03am]

Not asking for much...

bobsteezy said:

Song

Lead Vocal

CO-lead vocal

Lead guitar

Bass

Keys

Keys

Drums

Rhythm Guitar

Percussion / Dancer / Valet

BG vox

BG vox

BG vox

Sax

Trumpet

Strings / Horn section

Emcee

I Wanna Be Your Lover

Andre Cymone

Dez Dickerson

Andre Cymone

Lisa Coleman

Dr. Fink

Bobby Z.

Barack Obama

1999

Morris Day

Jesse Johnson

Terry Lewis

Jimmy Jam

Monte Moir

Jellybean Johnson

Jerome Benton

Lisa Coleman

Jimmy Jam

Tricky

Morris Day

Jerome Benton

Brownmark

Dr. Fink

Questlove

Dave Chappelle (talks about Prince’s humor)

Paisley Park

Paul Peterson

Susannah Melvoin

Wendy Melvoin

Paul Peterson

Jellybean Johnson

Jerome Benton

Brent Fisher Orchestra

Ten

Jesse Johnson

Levi Seacer

D’Angelo

Sheila E.

Eric Leeds

Matt Blistan

Esparanza Spalding

Anna Stesia

Terrence Trent D’arby

Miko Weaver

Levi Seacer

Dr. Fink

Sheila E.

Sheena Easton

Ingrid Chavez

The Future

D’Angelo

Derek DOA Allen

Questlove

Bobby G.

Brent Fisher Orchestra

Kim Bassinger

We Can Funk

George Clinton

Morris Day

Mike Scott

Derek DOA Allen

Donnie LaMarca

Michael Bland

Bobby G.

Terry Lewis

Jill Jones

Tevin Campbell

And God Created Woman

Stokley

Mike Scott

Sonny T.

D’Angelo

Rosie Gaines

Michael Bland

D’Angelo

Rosie Gaines

Ledesi

Matt Blistan

Demaris Lewis

Shhh!

D’Angelo

John Mayer

Sonny T.

D’Angelo

Michael Bland

Chante Moore

Nikka Costa

The Ride

Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr.

Rhonda Smith

Stokley

Last December

D’Angelo

Tony Maiden

Me’Shell Ndegeocello

Questlove

Chante Moore

Mavis Staples

Get on the Boat

Sheila E.

Liv Warfield

Mike Scott

Raymond McKinley

Renato Neto

Cora Dunham

Shelby J.

Maceo

NPG Hornz

Mani

Dreamer

Lenny Kravitz

Jesse Johnson

Sonny T.

Renato Neto

Michael Bland

Dave Grohl

Purple Rain

D’Angelo

Morris Day

Jesse Johnson

Brownmark

Lisa Coleman

Dr. Fink

Bobby Z.

Wendy Melvoin

Sheila E.

Susannah Melvoin

Jill Jones

Judith Hill

Eric Leeds

Mayte Garcia

Not asking for much...

Wow...

suomynona said:

RODSERLING said:

"The point of a tribute is to show respect, gratitude and admiration"................THIS.

RODSERLING said:

PurpleMusic07 said:

RODSERLING said: you cannot be serious lol. like really. anyone who sees that tribute, ANYONE, and hears something they like will go online and search it out to listen. now prince has made this very hard to do considering that hiis musicc is only on tidal but youtube has changed a lot over the last month so folks that want to listen will and yes for some that will translate into sales for others it wont. either way its more than what was happening 3 months ago.

You're the one that must be joking...

Beyonce sells in a day what Monae sells in an entire year...Timberlake, Jay Z, these "artists" are way more popular than D or Monae, and are better driver for increasing fans and sales for Prince.

That doesn't mean they are better suited to give tribute to Prince. This post is absolutely ridiculous.

If we are going to base sells as a driving force behind who tributes Prince than I guess Adele, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry should give a Prince tribute since they all out sell Beyonce. Janelle Monae is a GREAT artist and performer. Prince was a big inspiration for her and her music. She was also his friend. She MORE than anyone else deserves to be on that stage tributing Prince. Prince deserves a REAL tribute, fuq what little kids think about their popular star being on stage. If they introduce different acts to the new generation, they will get more exposure to different artists. Jay Z and Beyonce dont even give a damn about Prince I dont even know why yall would want them to tribute him.

SPYZFAN1 said:

"The point of a tribute is to show respect, gratitude and admiration"................THIS.

THIS.

The point of a tribute is to show respect and honor, not to have a spetacle where the focus of the person being tributed is lost. Thats how I felt about that Stevie Wonder tribute last year at the Grammys. For some of the stars it felt like they were showboating themselves more so giving honor to a legend.

lrn36 said:

How about Alissia Benveniste?

She's pretty good.

kewlschool said:

The Revolution and the original line up of the NPG should perform seperately with Justin Timberlake as the lead singer and the other band getting the lead singer from the Weeknd.

This would be a professional triibute. Grammy time anyone?

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You are kidding right? I don't even want to see Timberlake in the same area code let alone on anybody's stage badly doing Prince.

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But the Revolution? Yes please. Yes please. YES PLEASE!!!

kitbradley said:

pdiddy2011 said:

Imagine how much of a showstopper it would be for them to surprise us with Destiny's Child singing Nasty Girl?

OR Beyonce doing Darling Nikki, with Nikki Minaj spitting a couple of verses during the song. I do believe that would bring the house down - if they really take it seriously (and don't just throw it together.)

OR Beyonce singing some mashup of Nasty Girl and Naughty Girl. Could be pretty nice if well thought out.

I'm picturing this in my mind and I just got sick to my stomach!

Me too.

bashraka said:

rogifan said:

bashraka said: How close really were Prince and Questlove? I don't like some of these celebrities trying to come off as authorities on all things Prince. I'd say the same thing with Touré. Just stop.

I always got the impression that Prince tolerated Questlove and treated him like like a kid that wanted to participate in grown folks conversation but was given a coloring book to occupy him while grown folks had a good time. Not very close, because Questlove wrote a Instagram post on the night that Dangelo played First Avenue complaining Prince didn't come to the show to see "2 of his best students" and that only Him and Dangelo cared about his legacy not knowing that Prince was hosting a release party at Paisley Park Studios for Hit And Run Phase 1 for fans and media. Questlove came across as entitled and pouted like Prince was his father that didn't come to his recital. Prince made his mark as a musician long before Dangelo and Questlove got in the music business and while Prince was trying new ideas and collaborating with different musicians and associates, those two still obsess over one period of Prince's life that he himself clearly moved on from.

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Absolute GOLD. Best line I've seen on this site!!!!

CROWNS1 said:

I hope there are no holograms. I find them creepy. It's like the deceased doing a tribute to another deceased.

mailaccount63 said:

maseratigirl said:

Instead of trying to perform his stuff, maybe they should actually play his stuff and let them talk about the time they spent with Prince and share some of their memories. I think Sheila has been with him the longest since she has performed with him throughout the years. I just don't think anyone can perform his stuff and I be satisfied. Although I know they won't be as bad as Madonna #LoveU4EverMyPrince💜💜💜

Why does everyone have to try to "be Prince"?!? Can't be done. Play a video of Prince being Prince. Let people tell their stories about Prince for a tribute.

Best idea so far.

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I would still like to see those who actually have real history with Prince, like the Revolution (they are still alive and playing), Sheila. Hell I would go nuts if Appolonia, Susan and Brenda just walked out and said a couple of words (while the Time play background. Just kidding).

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Overall, Imma let BET finish.

I dunno how they make it through these tributes without collapsing into a ball of tears! I'll watch this one, or record & watch after the fact, might be too hard at first... I'll read the Org's assessment first

missfee said:

RODSERLING said:

Wow, this sucks a lot. The only interest in a tribute is to increase sales. These artists are not as bankable as Beyonce, Alicia Keys, JAY Z...These ones could have make young people interested in Prince. Nobody wants to listen to Janelle Monae or D ANGELO singing Prince's songs.

Jay-Z doing a tribute to Prince? Beyonce? LAUGHABLE!!!!

Yea, I don't get that mention at all

lrn36 said:

StopIt said:

The "new" can't sing, nor lipsync, nor play an instrument, nor write, nor move, nor any combination together. So, its a problem.

How about Alissia Benveniste?

[Edited 6/9/16 0:03am]

Some chick practiced an instrument. That's nice. But who cares. ? How is that a standout feat worthy of circulating. ?

StopIt said:

lrn36 said:

How about Alissia Benveniste?

[Edited 6/9/16 0:03am]

Some chick practiced an instrument. That's nice. But who cares. ? How is that a standout feat worthy of circulating. ?

Well, she wrote and produced the song from the first video. And she did her own arranging of the Cool bassline which is more than just copying.

[Edited 6/11/16 14:54pm]

I wouldn't mind seeing Beck, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys doing "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore. Erykah Badu. Dig up Terrence Trent D'arby. Cart out anyone remotely connected with Prince to be presenters and give short testimonials (Andre, Jill, Morris etc.) The Time and The Revolution should definitely perform. mash it up with the hottest new thing (Mars). Hell I'd even let Justin Timberlake try and steal the stage.