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Why do 'modern' artists down-play P influences? I mean, Beck harped on about Sly influences on his last CD but seemed uncomfortable talking about the clear presence of Prince sounds. The Charlatans (UK) cited Curtis Mayfield constantly on their last album (Wonderland) yet the media concentrated on the P comparisons. What the f..., are they just embarresed?
Saying that, I have found that when somebody is really into an artist, they hear their influences everywhere. Christ ten years ago I thought every band in the world was influenced by Cheap Trick! | |
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Prince gets alot of Props mainly for His 80's Output,Creativity&Also His Live SHows.alot of folks dig Prince,but it's cool to hear Beck Mentioning Sly Stone because now there is someone who truly is over-due for More Acknowledgement IMHO. mistermaxxx | |
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I'm pretty sure Beck has given Prince his props in the past. Jay Z wants to work with Prince, Alicia Keys is always gushing about Prince. Justin Timberlake says he's jealous of Prince's falsetto. | |
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ConsciousContact said: I'm pretty sure Beck has given Prince his props in the past. Jay Z wants to work with Prince, Alicia Keys is always gushing about Prince. Justin Timberlake says he's jealous of Prince's falsetto. Beck&D'angelo both said they dug Prince 80-88&wished He could find that Groove again.The Roots,Lenny Kravitz,Teddy Riley,Lauyren Hill,Wycliff,Jill Scott,&Countless others have given Prince Madd Props.mistermaxxx | |
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exposition said: Why do 'modern' artists down-play P influences?
I haven't found this to be the case at all. These days there are more artists citing Prince as an influence than ever before. At least on this side of the pond. The Beck example you gave you said was about his last album. Beck has previously stated in no uncertain terms that Prince is a big influence on him. This post not for the wimp contingent. All whiny wusses avert your eyes. | |
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exposition said: I mean, Beck harped on about Sly influences on his last CD but seemed uncomfortable talking about the clear presence of Prince sounds. The Charlatans (UK) cited Curtis Mayfield constantly on their last album (Wonderland) yet the media concentrated on the P comparisons. What the f..., are they just embarresed?
Saying that, I have found that when somebody is really into an artist, they hear their influences everywhere. Christ ten years ago I thought every band in the world was influenced by Cheap Trick! Every band in the world WAS influenced by cheap trick! Personally . I think we are all Boring with No Lives cause all we do is talk about Prince,Criticize and Gossip. I need a Horny Man is what I Need and probably so do most of yas. We are Sexually Frustrated what we R... Amen..!!! - zelaire | |
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I coulda sworn I heard just recently that Beck was a P fan...most modern day entertainers and old skoolers dig P...how can you dis the modern day Mozart? you'd look like a fool especially if your a musician... -------------------------------------------------
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Why is it even important? Artists should be respected for what THEY are doing and not for WHO they are INFLUENCED BY. I don't buy D'Angelo's CDs for the "Prince influence", I buy them because I like the songs D writes. That's what its all about. | |
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exposition said: ten years ago I thought every band in the world was influenced by Cheap Trick!
you mean that in a good way, right? cheap trick is beyond great | |
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Nope, still LOVE The Trick | |
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Supernova said: exposition said: Why do 'modern' artists down-play P influences?
I haven't found this to be the case at all. These days there are more artists citing Prince as an influence than ever before. At least on this side of the pond. The Beck example you gave you said was about his last album. Beck has previously stated in no uncertain terms that Prince is a big influence on him.  exactly...and exposition, Prince didn't openly admit his influences until 1996...though you could always hear it musically. | |
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BlaqueKnight said: [color=blue:4fc77e5e70:e0c621f795]Why is it even important? Artists should be respected for what THEY are doing and not for WHO they are INFLUENCED BY. I don't buy D'Angelo's CDs for the "Prince influence", I buy them because I like the songs D writes. That's what its all about.
I bought Dangelos first album purely because the review said the record sounded part influenced by Prince. Glad I did. | |
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