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themanfromnept
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Could someone report what Londell said in Paisley Park?

...to clean the air: something about the future? A roadmap?

Thank you

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Reply #1 posted 04/22/26 8:19am

databank

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themanfromneptune said:

...to clean the air: something about the future? A roadmap?

Thank you

https://www.reddit.com/r/PRINCE/comments/1ssdrfk/if_anyone_wants_to_know_what_was_said_in_the/

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We don't learn that much, but some interesting parts are that "they're starting to break a little bit under all the criticism that's coming at them." I honestly thought they didn't give a fuck at this point, particularly given Mr. McMillan's provocative posts calling fans out on social media... And that they're "overthinking" things and getting "paralized" as a result (perhaps they should hire someone who won't? Certainly there's work to be done and people who wouldn't get "paralized"?).

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She also mentions the shelved RSD release (and called them out for lack of organization leading to the failed test pressing not being redone in time) and claims there will be more meetings, possibly online in the future. Now that would be interesting. It kind of defeats the purpose, though, that the meeting she attended is still shrouded in confidentiality. What are those people so afraid of? I have no idea.

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Reply #2 posted 04/22/26 8:57am

happyshopper

More excuses. Sob stories of how they suffer!
Warner made an offer for a big P&M box set and they turned it down, only wanting to do the main show.
So this idea that they want to wait and do it “big” is nonsense. They could have done it and released it already.
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Reply #3 posted 04/22/26 9:16am

rap

databank said:

themanfromneptune said:

...to clean the air: something about the future? A roadmap?

Thank you

https://www.reddit.com/r/PRINCE/comments/1ssdrfk/if_anyone_wants_to_know_what_was_said_in_the/

.

We don't learn that much, but some interesting parts are that "they're starting to break a little bit under all the criticism that's coming at them." I honestly thought they didn't give a fuck at this point, particularly given Mr. McMillan's provocative posts calling fans out on social media... And that they're "overthinking" things and getting "paralized" as a result (perhaps they should hire someone who won't? Certainly there's work to be done and people who wouldn't get "paralized"?).

.

She also mentions the shelved RSD release (and called them out for lack of organization leading to the failed test pressing not being redone in time) and claims there will be more meetings, possibly online in the future. Now that would be interesting. It kind of defeats the purpose, though, that the meeting she attended is still shrouded in confidentiality. What are those people so afraid of? I have no idea.

Great, I hope they both do the right thing and stand down as a consequence. As long as the buck stops with them, I do not hold out much hope.

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Reply #4 posted 04/22/26 9:22am

databank

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rap said:

databank said:

https://www.reddit.com/r/PRINCE/comments/1ssdrfk/if_anyone_wants_to_know_what_was_said_in_the/

.

We don't learn that much, but some interesting parts are that "they're starting to break a little bit under all the criticism that's coming at them." I honestly thought they didn't give a fuck at this point, particularly given Mr. McMillan's provocative posts calling fans out on social media... And that they're "overthinking" things and getting "paralized" as a result (perhaps they should hire someone who won't? Certainly there's work to be done and people who wouldn't get "paralized"?).

.

She also mentions the shelved RSD release (and called them out for lack of organization leading to the failed test pressing not being redone in time) and claims there will be more meetings, possibly online in the future. Now that would be interesting. It kind of defeats the purpose, though, that the meeting she attended is still shrouded in confidentiality. What are those people so afraid of? I have no idea.

Great, I hope they both do the right thing and stand down as a consequence. As long as the buck stops with them, I do not hold out much hope.

That and the fact that, at long last, some media has been calling them out for the lack of releases gives me a little hope for improvement.

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Reply #5 posted 04/22/26 9:34am

rap

databank said:

rap said:

Great, I hope they both do the right thing and stand down as a consequence. As long as the buck stops with them, I do not hold out much hope.

That and the fact that, at long last, some media has been calling them out for the lack of releases gives me a little hope for improvement.

He reminds me of an ailing dictator who refuses to step down, but if he did, it would be for the greater good.

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Reply #6 posted 04/22/26 10:34am

muleFunk

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happyshopper said:

More excuses. Sob stories of how they suffer!
Warner made an offer for a big P&M box set and they turned it down, only wanting to do the main show.
So this idea that they want to wait and do it “big” is nonsense. They could have done it and released it already.


Edit: I understand now.

My observation of this is there are too many entities involved here.
There is no reason why a 40th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of Parade hasn't been released. Especially when it was ready in 2017.
[Edited 4/22/26 10:55am]
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Reply #7 posted 04/22/26 10:40am

psyche2

muleFunk said:

happyshopper said:
More excuses. Sob stories of how they suffer! Warner made an offer for a big P&M box set and they turned it down, only wanting to do the main show. So this idea that they want to wait and do it “big” is nonsense. They could have done it and released it already.
Forgive my ignorance but what's P&M ?

Piano & Microphone, I presume?

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Reply #8 posted 04/22/26 11:23am

fredmagnus

happyshopper said:

More excuses. Sob stories of how they suffer! Warner made an offer for a big P&M box set and they turned it down, only wanting to do the main show. So this idea that they want to wait and do it “big” is nonsense. They could have done it and released it already.

Exactly. It's no use in listening to whatever they say because most of the time, it's just plain lies.

Instead, we should just have a look at what they've done so far (ie little to nothing).

prince

The truth is that they are saving the content of the Vault to sell it at the best price they can.

prince

Also, they've probably been working on the licensing rights issue. Their goal is most likely to get Warner out of the way to reduce the number of shareholders in order to maximise their profit margins and thus valorize the assets. They may or may not find a buyer in the end but their goal is crystal clear to me.

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Reply #9 posted 04/22/26 1:48pm

bizzie

fredmagnus said:

Also, they've probably been working on the licensing rights issue. Their goal is most likely to get Warner out of the way to reduce the number of shareholders in order to maximise their profit margins and thus valorize the assets. They may or may not find a buyer in the end but their goal is crystal clear to me.

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Consider that Londell years ago tried to get a $30 million deal with UMG and that ended with him getting reamed by the courts and the estate having to pay back that money: https://www.npr.org/secti...vestigated

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Reply #10 posted 04/22/26 2:03pm

bozojones

I remember some folks saying "criticism won't change anything" but hey, if they're this stressed out about everyone giving them shit, maybe they'll finally resign at some point. Keep pushing them! lol
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Reply #11 posted 04/22/26 3:47pm

aallocathird

those 2 clowns leading the estate are out of their league at best at worst are destroying Prince's ability to keep his legacy alive.

We all know 5 -10 models used older artists that works for all generations.

Time to step down and eat Sh*T.

They are an embarrassment

formerly aalloca member since 7-24-2003 till my profile got stuck
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Reply #12 posted 04/22/26 4:50pm

fredmagnus

bizzie said:



fredmagnus said:



Also, they've probably been working on the licensing rights issue. Their goal is most likely to get Warner out of the way to reduce the number of shareholders in order to maximise their profit margins and thus valorize the assets. They may or may not find a buyer in the end but their goal is crystal clear to me.



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Consider that Londell years ago tried to get a $30 million deal with UMG and that ended with him getting reamed by the courts and the estate having to pay back that money: https://www.npr.org/secti...vestigated




I remember that well.
Hopefully he's learnt his lesson this time.
Though with such a snake, everything is possible of course.
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