Bare in mind, I adore "I Hate U" original version. But I have put the extended version on repeat all day, all night. The keybord line is stellar, although it's the spoken part about 2.30 minutes in that really did this song for me. Instead of "This court is now in session" it's "I hate U baby, more than you ever know". His voice is so dark and magical. I played this part loud in my headphones at the gym. Not only did I break my personal best in benchpress and military press but of course the ladies wanted to know who was singing with that voice. It was in the part where he combines his darkest voice with his falsetto. This has become my calling, preaching Prince jams to new people who aren't at all familiar with this kind of music. You all know how gym people can be.

I prefer the remix over the original version and I especially love the ad-libs in between the lyrics.

It´s funny without losing its sincerety, and the deeper bass sounds great.

The Forrest Gump line makes it sound a bit dated but that´s ok. Still a great song.

One of his last great maxi singles....remixes , nice cover art, etc.

And many people, including non-fans, liked this song so much when it was released.

" U gave a dog a place 2 bone, and now ur ass is all alone...I hate U !"

I have to stick to the album for this one. The drum machine and stuff on the remix sounds like a cheap R&B song from a second rate artist. The other edits are good, and the sax version is nice.

Listening now! Very I agree with u, this is better than the album version!

TY 4 this thread! I never paid attention 2 this version ... till now. I like the sound of both versions. but the lyrics ... the lyrics ... goodness! 4 anyone with some kind of anger issue ... go 4 it!

I really love the "extended" part of the original version ("This court is now in session" with the great NPG and that guitar solo climax) and you are telling me there is an even more extended version? Wow

You mean the Extended Remix not an Extended Version? 6:17 timing?

If so, nah, I love the album version. The band is so much more powerful and it sounds like he's channeling some Isley Bros. I've never heard this version all the way through but the Extended Remix sounds flat and way too modern R and B for me. I do like the ad-libs however.

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Seems I have some searching to do. Sorry Prince

Milty2 said:

You mean the Extended Remix not an Extended Version? 6:17 timing?

If so, nah, I love the album version. The band is so much more powerful and it sounds like he's channeling some Isley Bros. I've never heard this version all the way through but the Extended Remix sounds flat and way too modern R and B for me. I do like the ad-libs however.

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Ah, if it is the extended remix (on the maxi single) I already have it too

It´s cool but I prefer the album version too

Damn, now I gotta go pull my maxi-single CD out....

I love this version! Way better than the album version for sure

There's no improving on the album version. It's perfect.

"All you are to me is an old Flame...." I love how he sings "Flame"

klick2me said:

"Just like that feather in Forrest Gump, floatin' through the air, floatin' through the air... till the bus comes" I miss u Prince

I love this whole part...!!! "Can I get a transfer?"

Sometimes a little time away can give one a fresh perspective. Doesn't mean it will be a different perspective, however. Have taken this for a spin a few times since last posting and my opinion hasn't changed: the emotional tension of the album version is missing here.