It seems that Prince is going to get back on the wagon. I know he has the reputation of being an overly sensitive and cocky guy. All the characteristics fit the part, but the fact of the matter is that he deserves all the praise and if music genius depends on the criticism of personal imperfections than more people are deserving of the criticism than him.
He recently did a show showcasing four new songs according to www.rollingstone.com. Once again Prince has chosen the road less traveled by not choosing to use a label after his last effort "Planet Earth," was hindered by the use of a label. I think it is a smart move on his part and if more artists could get away with it they would. The music market is changing, as my previous blog states, but it is a hard road if a band is not a marquee act . Good thing for Prince is that he is a principal act in music. You may remember his halftime performance two years ago at the Superbowl. You can watch a backstage look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD-rcjiV1fs. It is an awesome look into what it takes to be a legend.
This is over the last 20 years, Prince has been able to change the aspect of soul and mix of rock'n'roll music. He gets a reputation of making radio friendly music, but it is none of the sort. Prince is one of the most underrated guitar players around. Real guitarists send him praise, yet his reputation still hinders his consideration among artists. I think his progressive look on the music industry is what has made him into what he is today. It makes him the cocky and sometimes considered condescending person. I feel that you can watch or listen at to any Prince stream or Youtube and be fully impressed by the demanding sound that he puts into your aural senses.
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