At one of Prince’s recent shows, he covered one of Rihanna’s hits “Rude Boy”. Although his background singers did the vocals, I’m sure Rihanna would be pleased.
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Your Title Prince 20Ten Album Cover and Tracklist
Prince is at it again. You have to respect a man that can wear stilettos and still be able to pull almost any girl on the planet. Check out the artwork and tracklisting for his upcoming project, slated to be releasd on July 10th 20TEN below and let MMIM know what you think.
1. Compassion
2. Endlessly Beginning
3. Future Soul Song
4. Sticky Like Glue
5. Lavaux
6. Act Of God
7. Walk In Sand
8. Sea Of Everything
9. Everybody Loves Me
10. Untitled Bonus TrackPrince Covers Ebony Magazine
There is a reason why all the ladies love Prince. This man is 52 and looks GREAT. Not to mention his music is fantastic. Prince looks great on the July edition of Ebony Magazine.
New Music: Rihanna “Sensuality”
“Sensuality” is a track that was left off of “Rated R”; I don’t know why because I really like this song. I really like the Prince sample and the uptempo beat. Great one Rih Rih.
Spin Magazine “Purple Rain” Tribute Album
For all of you Prince fans, Spin Magazine has a created “Purple Rain” tribute album.
Check out the track listing below. Get your free copy by clicking here.
Purplish Rain tracklisting:
1. “Let’s Go Crazy” RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS
2. “Take Me With U” SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
3. “The Beautiful Ones” FOL CHEN
4. “Computer Blue” OF MONTREAL
5. “Darling Nikki” CHAIRLIFT
6. “When Doves Cry” THE TWILIGHT SINGERS
7. “I Would Die 4 U” MARIACHI EL BRONX
8. “Baby I’m a Star” CRAIG WEDREN
9. “Purple Rain” LAVENDER DIAMONDThis Day in Music…
MMIM celebrates the accomplishments in Black music on June 19th…
In 1993, Tina Turner went to No.1 on the UK album chart with ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’.
In 1990, Prince played the first of 12 sold-out nights at Wembley Arena in London, England on his current Nude European tour.
In 1980, US singer Donna Summer became the first act to be signed by David Geffen to his new Geffen record label.
In 1965, The Four Tops went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘I Can’t Help Myself’.
This Day In Music…
Check out what happened this day, June 12 in black music history…
In 2006, Prince received a Webby Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his “visionary” use of the Internet; Prince was the first major artist to release an entire album, 1997′s Crystal Ball, exclusively on the internet.
In 1965, The Supremes scored their fifth consecutive US No.1 single when ‘Back In My Arms Again’, went to the top of the charts.
source-This Day In Music
Prince Performs on Jay Leno
Don’t forget to go out and pick up Prince album to be released tomorrow (Tuesday) exclusivley at Target. Check out his performance below on Leno. He was the musical guest there 3 nights in a row. Check out the first performance.
Ol’ Skool Company
Click on more to see the rest of the performances…
(more…)Prince To Release Exclusively Through Target
If you plan on picking up Prince new project – a three disc set LOtUSFLOW3R, MPLSoUND and another one to be released at a later date, the ONLY place you will find it is Target.
The albums will be released on March 29 and only sold in Target stores and on their website. Each CD will be on sale for 11.98.
“Prince has long been renowned as one of the world’s most original and iconic musical artists,” said Mark Schindele, Target’s senior vice president of merchandising. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share his most recent work with our Target guests.”
Bet’s Most Influential In Music
In honor of Black History Month, BET recently released their list for the top 25 influential individuals in the music game. Check out the top ten artists they have picked below and let MMIM know if you agree or disagree. I must admit though if I had created this list Donny Hathaway would have definitely been in the top ten along with Sam Cook and Anita Baker. Just my thoughts.
1. Bob Marley
2. Michael Jackson
3. Prince
4. Ella Fitzgerald
5. Little Richard
6. James Brown
7. Ray Charles
8. Aretha Franklin
9. Marvin Gaye
10. Curtis Mayfield
Click here to see 11-25.New Albums in Store for Prince
Apparently Prince has had a busy 2008, as SingersRoom.com has reported that the talented artist is preparing to drop not one, but three albums this year. Tentative titles for two of the albums are MPLSOUND and Lotus Flower. Let MMIM know if you are looking forward to his upcoming projects.
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