luvsexy4all said:

the better question would be...would he work with an outstanding musician REGARDLESS of their religious beliefs?

We will have to research and see because the journalism media isn't.

luvsexy4all said:

I think he preferred people he could get along well. So, it means he wouldnt probably hire somebody who could bring trouble to him. I think he was happier if the musician was vegetarian too, if I am not mistaken

But you mentioned playing in church as a kid or thanking God. Well, it doesnt need to be a radical believer to do that.

rogifan said:

Might be a stupid question but I noticed a number of band members or artists he worked with were believers or had a religious background. Morris Hayes played in church as did Cora Dunham, Cassie O'Neal does currently and her father was a pastor. Liv Warfield's father was a deacon. Shelby J., Elisa Fiorillo, Tamár Davis, Josh & Hannah Welton are all believers. Shelby mentions God often and religion is a big part of Josh & Hannah's life. Is this something Prince specifically looked for when finding people to work with or was it just more of a coincidence? I know he said faith was a big reason he let Josh Weldon produce him. I wasn't sure if that was a recent thing or or something he always looked for.

Sometimes I think it's just easier being around those who just get it whether or not they themselves are all in or not, at least they know what's going on without second thinking it.