I manage a couple of artists; one is Van Hunt, who is on Capitol, a throwback to Sly Stone-meets-Curtis Mayfield. He made a brilliant record that’s coming out soon. Then there’s Nikka Costa, who is on Virgin. She’s brilliant, with passion, personality. I remember when I first started working with her. We were at a Prince concert, and she said one of the most amazing things, that still moves me to this day. She said, "Man, you know what? Every time I see him, it just reminds me of how much harder I need to practice my piano and guitar." An artist who is that talented is still trying to get better. For somebody like me, who busted my ass trying to become a good musician, I love that. That’s amazing.
[This message was edited Sat Jun 14 2:47:38 PDT 2003 by twink69]

Hey Twink, you shoulda post this in the "Prince Music & More" board. But hey its cool

So lol you STILL embarrassed of that board? Seems to me you caused a chaos down there boy but if you wanna know my opinion, I think you were lil' disrespectful even tho you were right in "some points"

Thanx 4 the news BTW

I know I was right out of line lol
I can be such a bitch, But I'll never appologised (I'm to stuburn) anyway they'll get over it, I was a bit harsh
I was just frustrated with such small minded views (although it is their right to have one)
It's 2003, who still thinks like that?
That board is to eclectic for my liking

Eclectic? LOL Is that a fancy word of "I ain't coming back no mo'?"

BREAKING NEWS: "VAN HUNT IS GOING TO BE THE SHIT!"

I can't even believe that I have forgotten to mention him. He did some production on Rahsaan Patterson's last CD,"Love In Stereo" and Joi's last CD, "Star Kitty's Revenge." If anyone is familiar with the later, check out his guitar and bass slapping on "Missing You." Joi mentioned on her board forum that Van was definitely inspired by Prince's "Sexy Dancer" and you can hear the influence on the breakdown of the song. He uses a lot of vintage instruments like the Clavinet, Hammond organ, wah-wah guitars/bass, and tambourines. Can't wait until his album drops!!!

okaypimpn said:

Yeah man, his bass breakdown in "Missing You" was the boom-diggity. Altho Joi could've included her funky # "Ghetto Superstar" that song was of the meter

Anyway, can you post a picture of him?
[This message was edited Thu Jun 12 10:40:10 PDT 2003 by Harlepolis]

Harlepolis said:

I was just trying to search the net and find a pic of him, but haven't been successful...yet.