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Ifsixwuz9 said: babynoz said: 
I laughed my butt off but I wouldn't buy an album based on this performance. I kept wishing he would quit clowning and sing because it was a good song. LOL @ 'flickted I have the album First Born Second. I've played it exactly one time. Couldn't get into to it because he is riffing on subjects which I feel he has no first hand experience in... living in the ghetto and being really poor and such. The dude grew up middle class, both of his parents were educators or something, he went to a performing arts school and was classically trained vocally from what I understand. The music is good but lyrically it just sounded so forced and wannabe ghetto life. And to top it off he'd be in he middle of a really interesting song and start cursing and n*gga this and b*tch that for no reason at all. icanttypeforsh*tedit [Edited 7/24/06 16:47pm] I didn't know anything about his background but some of the songs just didn't hit w/ me. He seems to be really trying too hard w/ some of the themes, it does seems forced @ times.    I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: Ifsixwuz9 said: I have the album First Born Second. I've played it exactly one time. Couldn't get into to it because he is riffing on subjects which I feel he has no first hand experience in... living in the ghetto and being really poor and such. The dude grew up middle class, both of his parents were educators or something, he went to a performing arts school and was classically trained vocally from what I understand. The music is good but lyrically it just sounded so forced and wannabe ghetto life. And to top it off he'd be in he middle of a really interesting song and start cursing and n*gga this and b*tch that for no reason at all. icanttypeforsh*tedit [Edited 7/24/06 16:47pm] I didn't know anything about his background but some of the songs just didn't hit w/ me. He seems to be really trying too hard w/ some of the themes, it does seems forced @ times. I pretty much did the same thing. Bought the album because of the "Love it" single and then most of the album wasn't like Love it. Not at all. I put it down for a long time. Then Byron made me a mix that had Sometimes on it and maybe it was the fact that it was isolated and it grew on me and grew and I became obsessed with that song. And despite his upbringing, his habit sure casts shadows on any successful living he had done or might do in the future. So him singing about ghetto life is OK by me. I have been watching these clips as I have never seen or heard a live performance until now and I have been just floored by how gifted this man is. Does he trip the fuck out? yes. But he is feeling that shit and I LOVE that about him. Damn, freeze that Jay Leno clip at 3:54.....he is flying high. You can tell the way he ends that song that he is literally riding that guitar. Damn, that's some crazy shit. I only wish I could have caught it when it first aired  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: CalhounSq said: I didn't know anything about his background but some of the songs just didn't hit w/ me. He seems to be really trying too hard w/ some of the themes, it does seems forced @ times. I pretty much did the same thing. Bought the album because of the "Love it" single and then most of the album wasn't like Love it. Not at all. I put it down for a long time. Then Byron made me a mix that had Sometimes on it and maybe it was the fact that it was isolated and it grew on me and grew and I became obsessed with that song. And despite his upbringing, his habit sure casts shadows on any successful living he had done or might do in the future. So him singing about ghetto life is OK by me. I have been watching these clips as I have never seen or heard a live performance until now and I have been just floored by how gifted this man is. Does he trip the fuck out? yes. But he is feeling that shit and I LOVE that about him. Damn, freeze that Jay Leno clip at 3:54.....he is flying high. You can tell the way he ends that song that he is literally riding that guitar. Damn, that's some crazy shit. I only wish I could have caught it when it first aired I think I bought it for "Soul Sista" & kept it for "Sometimes" & "When Will You Call"  I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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CalhounSq said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: I pretty much did the same thing. Bought the album because of the "Love it" single and then most of the album wasn't like Love it. Not at all. I put it down for a long time. Then Byron made me a mix that had Sometimes on it and maybe it was the fact that it was isolated and it grew on me and grew and I became obsessed with that song. And despite his upbringing, his habit sure casts shadows on any successful living he had done or might do in the future. So him singing about ghetto life is OK by me. I have been watching these clips as I have never seen or heard a live performance until now and I have been just floored by how gifted this man is. Does he trip the fuck out? yes. But he is feeling that shit and I LOVE that about him. Damn, freeze that Jay Leno clip at 3:54.....he is flying high. You can tell the way he ends that song that he is literally riding that guitar. Damn, that's some crazy shit. I only wish I could have caught it when it first aired I think I bought it for "Soul Sista" & kept it for "Sometimes" & "When Will You Call" that song is my shit... ..you just packed yo shit and left, girl i deserve betta..." he killed it on this song...I will forever love and miss you...my sweet Prince. | |
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Yeah, I didn't connect with most of the shit on this album but it has been an acquired taste and is one I will gladly listen to any chance I get. Can't wait to listen to it again with this new appreciation in my head  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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 I love it! | |
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Ifsixwuz9 said: babynoz said:
I laughed my butt off but I wouldn't buy an album based on this performance. I kept wishing he would quit clowning and sing because it was a good song. LOL @ 'flickted I have the album First Born Second. I've played it exactly one time. Couldn't get into to it because he is riffing on subjects which I feel he has no first hand experience in... living in the ghetto and being really poor and such. The dude grew up middle class, both of his parents were educators or something, he went to a performing arts school and was classically trained vocally from what I understand. The music is good but lyrically it just sounded so forced and wannabe ghetto life. And to top it off he'd be in he middle of a really interesting song and start cursing and n*gga this and b*tch that for no reason at all. icanttypeforsh*tedit [Edited 7/24/06 16:47pm] Yeah, why rely so much on gimmicks when you know you can throw down? Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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babynoz said: Ifsixwuz9 said: I have the album First Born Second. I've played it exactly one time. Couldn't get into to it because he is riffing on subjects which I feel he has no first hand experience in... living in the ghetto and being really poor and such. The dude grew up middle class, both of his parents were educators or something, he went to a performing arts school and was classically trained vocally from what I understand. The music is good but lyrically it just sounded so forced and wannabe ghetto life. And to top it off he'd be in he middle of a really interesting song and start cursing and n*gga this and b*tch that for no reason at all. icanttypeforsh*tedit [Edited 7/24/06 16:47pm] Yeah, why rely so much on gimmicks when you know you can throw down? Agreed. But people have been saying that about our man, P, for years...  
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It's pretty funny because I thought that shit was gonna be maybe a little whack but it was way off the whack-o-meter
Thanks Sin for sharing this glorious moment  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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As for his being in key, remember that Youtube isn't exactly the most flattering vehicle for sound What I loved about the performances is the depth of his range. From high to low, he has the chops to slay in both ranges  2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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Alasseon said: babynoz said: Yeah, why rely so much on gimmicks when you know you can throw down? Agreed. But people have been saying that about our man, P, for years... Yeah but that was/is in reference to the heels and make-up and such. And when he got the chance to show he's not just some record label gimmick he did and took his career to the next level. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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I'm fuckin obsessed with this video 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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He shouldn't sing in falsetto....it sounded like someone was twisting his balls and he was in immense pain. His natural voice is great. His performance looked like he was trying to hard to be interesting. | |
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MistyCotton said: He shouldn't sing in falsetto....it sounded like someone was twisting his balls and he was in immense pain. His natural voice is great. His performance looked like he was trying to hard to be interesting.
His falsetto is amazing. He should not abandon it. It might not have been as focused as it can be because of the fact he was fittin out on stage 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: MistyCotton said: He shouldn't sing in falsetto....it sounded like someone was twisting his balls and he was in immense pain. His natural voice is great. His performance looked like he was trying to hard to be interesting.
His falsetto is amazing. He should not abandon it. It might not have been as focused as it can be because of the fact he was fittin out on stage If your a man and you sing in a high register when you crack it sounds like shit. I'm just tired of singers who choose to sing live sounding like crap for half of the song. I didn't take him seriously until he started belting out the rest of the song in his regular voice. He sounded hot at the end. How long has he been around ? Since '98 or '99? | |
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MistyCotton said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: His falsetto is amazing. He should not abandon it. It might not have been as focused as it can be because of the fact he was fittin out on stage If your a man and you sing in a high register when you crack it sounds like shit. I'm just tired of singers who choose to sing live sounding like crap for half of the song. I didn't take him seriously until he started belting out the rest of the song in his regular voice. He sounded hot at the end. How long has he been around ? Since '98 or '99? well yes, he needed to be a little more focused for the falsetto but his lower register is fucking amazing. Release date for 1st Born is July 2001. He's way overdue for that new album to drop. Get your shit together record company and do this man some justice. I've heard a few of these tracks and they are great. More of the direction I would have loved to see him go in on the first album. His singing is more focused and on display than the first, imo. 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: I hope this guy gets a grip on his demons because he is scary talented and needs to be releasing lots of music during the life of his career.
He sure as hell was enjoying that trip. Dayum!  Or maybe it was the holy ghost. whatever it was, it was some strong ass shit. Them eyeballs almost popped out of his head you know, I almost felt high watching that shit
Oh, If I could sing like that, I'd be acting worse a fool go on ahead Bilal, sing your ass off
And I agree with you sin, that shit almost made me come it was so fuckin fierce. I absolutely love that he did that shit in front of a bunch of tourists and middle America  . SUP SUPA! Check out my page dude!! LOL! If U like the freeness of music!! Hey SUPA Bilal is the man! I met him here in Philly and I know his bass player!! Me and him used to jam in the studio! [Edited 7/25/06 19:22pm] | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: MistyCotton said: He shouldn't sing in falsetto....it sounded like someone was twisting his balls and he was in immense pain. His natural voice is great. His performance looked like he was trying to hard to be interesting.
His falsetto is amazing. He should not abandon it. It might not have been as focused as it can be because of the fact he was fittin out on stage I also like his deeper register! I think Prince sounds better in the lower register. But I think its funny that he has a good time with his performance! | |
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jojofran said:[quote] SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: I hope this guy gets a grip on his demons because he is scary talented and needs to be releasing lots of music during the life of his career.
He sure as hell was enjoying that trip. Dayum! Or maybe it was the holy ghost. whatever it was, it was some strong ass shit. Them eyeballs almost popped out of his head you know, I almost felt high watching that shit
Oh, If I could sing like that, I'd be acting worse a fool go on ahead Bilal, sing your ass off
And I agree with you sin, that shit almost made me come it was so fuckin fierce. I absolutely love that he did that shit in front of a bunch of tourists and middle America
. SUP SUPA! Check out my page dude!! LOL! If U like the freeness of music!! Hey SUPA Bilal is the man! I met him here in Philly and I know his bass player!! Me and him used to jam in the studio! Jojo!  I'll check it out Hey, I'm flirting with a Philly meetup. You will meet me if I go out there right? 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:[quote] jojofran said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: I hope this guy gets a grip on his demons because he is scary talented and needs to be releasing lots of music during the life of his career.
He sure as hell was enjoying that trip. Dayum! Or maybe it was the holy ghost. whatever it was, it was some strong ass shit. Them eyeballs almost popped out of his head you know, I almost felt high watching that shit
Oh, If I could sing like that, I'd be acting worse a fool go on ahead Bilal, sing your ass off
And I agree with you sin, that shit almost made me come it was so fuckin fierce. I absolutely love that he did that shit in front of a bunch of tourists and middle America
. SUP SUPA! Check out my page dude!! LOL! If U like the freeness of music!! Hey SUPA Bilal is the man! I met him here in Philly and I know his bass player!! Me and him used to jam in the studio! Jojo! I'll check it out Hey, I'm flirting with a Philly meetup. You will meet me if I go out there right? Philly meetup?? Splain man splain! Maybe I'm just not up on the slang thang nowadays! | |
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jojofran said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Jojo! I'll check it out Hey, I'm flirting with a Philly meetup. You will meet me if I go out there right? Philly meetup?? Splain man splain! Maybe I'm just not up on the slang thang nowadays! well there are a couple folks out that way I'd like to meet and so I have Philly in my sights for a future trip 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: jojofran said: Philly meetup?? Splain man splain! Maybe I'm just not up on the slang thang nowadays! well there are a couple folks out that way I'd like to meet and so I have Philly in my sights for a future trip Oh yeah! Sho nuff Supa! Lemme' know Pfunk! Be nice to chat! I was hoping to see some people from the ORG at Prince's last concert with Tamar. But noone responded from here til after the concert! LOL! Yeah, actually I am waiting for Bilal to perform in town again soon! | |
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MistyCotton said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: His falsetto is amazing. He should not abandon it. It might not have been as focused as it can be because of the fact he was fittin out on stage If your a man and you sing in a high register when you crack it sounds like shit. I'm just tired of singers who choose to sing live sounding like crap for half of the song. I didn't take him seriously until he started belting out the rest of the song in his regular voice. He sounded hot at the end. How long has he been around ? Since '98 or '99? Well Bilal is trained in Opera so he can get real Misty. Basically the performance befits the song. "Fastlane" is really about life in the "Fastlane"... Dying young! Hustling! So he was actually emulating the lyrics by body movement. I don't see what the big deal is. Like a mini-play. | |
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jojofran said: MistyCotton said: If your a man and you sing in a high register when you crack it sounds like shit. I'm just tired of singers who choose to sing live sounding like crap for half of the song. I didn't take him seriously until he started belting out the rest of the song in his regular voice. He sounded hot at the end. How long has he been around ? Since '98 or '99? Well Bilal is trained in Opera so he can get real Misty. Basically the performance befits the song. "Fastlane" is really about life in the "Fastlane"... Dying young! Hustling! So he was actually emulating the lyrics by body movement. I don't see what the big deal is. Like a mini-play. Well, I'm very real....Classically trained or not....it sounded a mess to me. When you hit the stage live...your act should be tight! Being classically trained doesn't mean anything. Prince wasn't classically trained or had opera lessons. I've seen Bilal before and I know that's his "thing". I actually think he's talented singer. And I'm speaking based on that particular footage. Don't get offended. IMO, as a performer I don't feel you have to sound and act erratic in order to get your point across. I found it distracting and pointless, like he was trying hard to be weird. | |
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MistyCotton said: jojofran said: Well Bilal is trained in Opera so he can get real Misty. Basically the performance befits the song. "Fastlane" is really about life in the "Fastlane"... Dying young! Hustling! So he was actually emulating the lyrics by body movement. I don't see what the big deal is. Like a mini-play. Well, I'm very real....Classically trained or not....it sounded a mess to me. When you hit the stage live...your act should be tight! Being classically trained doesn't mean anything. Prince wasn't classically trained or had opera lessons. I've seen Bilal before and I know that's his "thing". I actually think he's talented singer. And I'm speaking based on that particular footage. Don't get offended. IMO, as a performer I don't feel you have to sound and act erratic in order to get your point across. I found it distracting and pointless, like he was trying hard to be weird. People make the world go round'.. It's whatever. Some folk dig em' some folk don't. | |
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I don't get it either. He had a couple songs I liked but that live vocal was as almost as bad as Jada Pinkett's stuff. [Edited 7/25/06 22:18pm] | |
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workingupahiyellasweat said: BlaqueKnight said: Exactly. Just what entertainment needs. A shot in the arm from the boring ass walking back and forth with the cooler-than-thou expressions for no reason. Nobody with talent cuts loose these days. That's why the old school tours sell out and most of these new performers can't pack a large club. Entertainers are supposed to entertain; even if it makes them look avant-garde. Everybody's afraid of not looking "cool". 
All the songs are tracked because no one wants to sound like they ever make mistakes. All the moves are choreographed because no one trusts natural movements anymore. Its sickening. Good to see something that looks REAL for a change. Music needs someone that sings on key. Word! | |
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Like I said, what happened to singing on key? | |
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What's with the librarian hair cut? | |
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