luv4u said:

Some folks have posted this 'official video' on facebook and facebook has taken the sound away

Finally the estate has done something right! Trying to disassociate this horrible video with a masterclass song such as this was a fantastic idea!

homesquid said:

It's a crap song and a crap production. It's embarrasing

Love it!

I do appreciate the creativity and animation but the video and song don't mesh well together.

This format would of been perfect with Make Up.

If they continue doing cartoon version of him in music videos, just change up the looks and less 1999 & PR era

feeluupp said:

I've got it posted on FB and my sound still works.

PennyPurple said:

I've got it posted on FB and my sound still works.

I don't know why others who posted it on facebook got the sound taken away. After all it's 'official' right? And it should not be an issue

luv4u said:

PennyPurple said:

I've got it posted on FB and my sound still works.

I don't know why others who posted it on facebook got the sound taken away. After all it's 'official' right? And it should not be an issue

It's the same way you can't share music. You don't own it. You can share it from the official Prince FB page, but to just upload it, nope. Keyword: monetization.

That's really strange, I shared it from the official video that was on youtube.

Anyway I love it, it's catchy, and I love the video, I think it's pretty cool.

I was expecting a tacky monstrosity when I saw the announcement on Twitter, but I do like the video TBH, it's cute.

It would've been a nice touch if it was possible for the female character to resemble Sheila E., but as someone further up the thread said, who knows whether she'd have agreed to her likeness being used anyway...

lust said:

ChickenMcNuggets said:

I was expecting a tacky monstrosity when I saw the announcement on Twitter, but I do like the video TBH, it's cute.

It would've been a nice touch if it was possible for the female character to resemble Sheila E., but as someone further up the thread said, who knows whether she'd have agreed to her likeness being used anyway...

I hear ya, but that was not Sheila E singing that part, it was Prince. For continuity's sake, I am glad they did it this way as this track doesn't have sheila on it at all. It would be like having the girls in the bangles in the manic monday video singing the backup vocals, just wouldn't make sense.

nosajd said:

lust said:

Same with my 11 year old nephew, he was mesmerised and singing it in the car all the way to his grandmothers.

That’s awesome! 💜💜💜

Good, they are getting the young folks interested with this cartoon stuff, they will be releasing Prince stuff hundreds of years after we are all gone, so smart to go after the younger crowd.

I had really low expecations when I heard this was animated - but it's awesome!

FUNKNROLL said:

FUNKNROLL said:

I just wish the execution was more like this synthwave video’s quality: https://m.youtube.com/wat...ev0wz87hVw , [Edited 7/28/19 6:12am]

Like "Tron"?

violetcrush said:

FUNKNROLL said:

For all those clutching their pearls... First, this animation collaboration is most definitely in the spirit of Prince’s wishes. Have we forgotten during his later years Prince himself reached out to up and coming visual artists and photographers for collaborations via the internet? His cartoon avatars, all-over t-shirt designs, torn photo collages, and “love sexy that’s my jam” YouTube endeavors all come to mind. He clearly saw himself as a platform for supporting other emerging artists. The execution and results were mixed IMO but no denying this is something that aligns with his wishes. Next, if you’re paying attention to what’s going on in youth art world, this video’s art direction is very much relevant. It’s a mix of anime and synthwave visual styles while also serving as a lyric video. We all know Prince had a thing for comic books. Bonus points for throwing in an homage to the right-to-left panning from “Eye Wish U Heaven.” Intentional or not, seems a wink to this forum’s predictable response. Finally, let’s not pretend following the Warner years Prince was precious about art quality. Don’t get me started on NPG Music club cover art illustrations. Those scribbles were official and just... ugh. Summing it up: Video gets an “A” for concepts, relevance, and reverence. I just wish the execution was more like this synthwave video’s quality: https://m.youtube.com/wat...ev0wz87hVw , [Edited 7/28/19 6:12am]

Nice commentary and valid points. I guess I have always preferred the “real” over the “animated” in video/TV/film, which is why it does not appeal to me as much as it does others. I do agree it is a good way to attract the younger audience which is important.

Very important, because they know they wont be able to get a 16th of the vault music out before we all leave this earth, so makes sense they are scrambing to hook a younger generation. Someone's gotta be buying all this stuff up when we are gone. This strategy will likely be in place well through the year 2600.

I believe they already have a plan in place to premier Under The Cherry moon to all the boys and girls born on the 1st moon colony. And Mars will be on high rotation on the red planet. Venus De Milo for the Venus colonies, and The Sun The Moon and Stars (galactic edition), for those space faring families working, travelling, or residing in space.

Oh and Way Back Home, Purple Pebbles for all the kids that love sugar and purple. Press Prince's face on the box, Purple Rain starts playing, right on the OLED carton, in super high def 64k.

[Edited 7/28/19 15:32pm]

leadline said:

violetcrush said:

leadline said:

Very important, because they know they wont be able to get a 16th of the vault music out before we all leave this earth, so makes sense they are scrambing to hook a younger generation. Someone's gotta be buying all this stuff up when we are gone. This strategy will likely be in place well through the year 2600.

I believe they already have a plan in place to premier Under The Cherry moon to all the boys and girls born on the 1st moon colony. And Mars will be on high rotation on the red planet. Venus De Milo for the Venus colonies, and The Sun The Moon and Stars (galactic edition), for those space faring families working, travelling, or residing in space.

Oh and Way Back Home, Purple Pebbles for all the kids that love sugar and purple. Press Prince's face on the box, Purple Rain starts playing, right on the OLED carton, in super high def 64k.

[Edited 7/28/19 15:32pm]

Regarding the “Purple Pebbles” - I don’t see them going after the K through 6 age group The animation fits the Teen + set which may help to carry his Vault music to the future generations. Then again, they’ve already sold out to Capitol One, so anything is possible. * Although, I also think that future generations can and will find and like his existing music which will carry over to his Vault music.

I don't know violetcrush, I had fruity pebbles just 2 days ago, and I am in my 40's!

leadline said:

poplife4 said:

Some of the comments in here really show how toxic this board can be at times, especially people shitting on it before they even saw it. Personally, I think it’s a fun song and a fun video - glad they put it out. Try to let yourselves enjoy things.

Well said...an entitled bunch of ^&*&^%$ thinking they are owed something...get over yourselves!

In those days, this song sounded even throwaway for Sheila E herself.

TheFman said:

coldcoffeeandcocacola said: