This is a cool interview. These guys are so nervous and so polite saying things like "You don't have to give an answer" and stuff like that. They're just asking things fans would want to know and trying not to offend. They're so nervous and thrilled to be with Prince and he's not cocky about it either. Very cool.
Ow come on. It's the usual primadonna attitude from the Purple One. There's not a single interview where he appears to be at ease, even with the more relaxed one, it's always this faux-cool vibe.
That was not a great interview --- these were fan-boys who let 'Symbol Boy' control the interview. . . like when he disparaged the one guy from asking the next question. If YOU don't control the interview, your subject will! #truefacts
Prince is as brilliant minded as he is a a performer and composer. I have so much respect for him as an artist and a human being to the point that I dont see any seperation in those catagories. Miss him . Much love always.
@@kevineden4028 the best for whom? there is no best here in music with all the other and their work and not just them giants and there is all the peoples different likings and preferences dynamics nooneis the best whatever disipline not even technical speaking for u maybe that´s fine fine and dandy but there isn´t
Prince obviously didn't want or like some covers, he was all for giving music to the people he wanted to give it to. Plenty of people were offered, or given their songs. Plus, as he got older, he started to do more covers, starting with Betcha by Golly Wow on Emancipation. Live, he began to play others music more and more, which was nice.
I can definitely get that if you have 9 minutes to interview and talk to Prince that it would be extremely difficult to know what to come up with to ask and say to him. It is clear they are very understandably excited and they are at least genuine and kind, more than some I’ve seen interviewing Prince throughout his career.
That’s the Dewaele brothers, also known as Soulwax, (a great band from Belgium). So, musicians interviewing other musicians is usually worthwhile. And Prince is probably extra relaxed because he knows they are fellow musicians and artists.
why I had the opposite impression? Like guys could ask him better questions..I even felt Prince to be not that ,,at ease" as with some (true very rare, but some) interviewers.
My dude PRINCE was always a dominant Alpha male of substance! He was also a highly intelligent businessman, and he refused to be cheated by the Snakes in the corrupt music industry! This cat lived and breathed music! He gave it his ALL and never left anything behind! His funk was always pure and uncut! He was also a funny brutha! He was from that Sanford and Son era of the 1970s! RIP PRINCE ROGERS NELSON.
@@StratsRUs Did you know the dude personally?! Because the fact of the matter is that there weren't very many people that were close to him. He didn't seem to be trusting of people. I believe that he would agree to the fact that he refused to be treated like a punk in his life! That's exactly why he ALWAYS demanded to be in total control of everything.
@urmom777 He wasn't a BETA MALE! He didn't carry himself in that manner. And why would PRINCE or any man that's a dominant Alpha male be embarrassing to you?! Do you prefer your male companions to be weak BETA MALES?! Who would protect you as a female? WONDER WOMAN or SUPERGIRL?! Dominant Alpha males built the world and you should be well aware of the fact.
It's rest ON power you afrocentric afrostraightener. Because as we all know there's a cord running underground to his casket that keeps his hair electrified and STRAIGHT for eternit...Oh, he was cremated. Well, you're an afrocentric afrostraightener just the same. Now go sing the Stevie Wonder version of happy birthday to your nephew.
Yeah, man! The brutha was pure Alpha male to his inner core! He always insisted on being a dominant leader and in control of everything! I'll never forget when one of his longtime managers (maybe Bob Cavallo) said that he was a very masculine man regardless of his persona as an entertainer.
@@luxekook Calm down, it’s just a phase. There was a moment in time when Prince was persuaded he was the ultimate shit, and that only a sect was the way out. Right at the bottom of his uninspired era (which didn’t last long). We all have our phases, that’s cool. Mine is currently the ooposite of restrain. Skipper got way better after that. I simply can’t stand him in diva mode, except for the 1985 (86?) MTV special.
My hero. Was obsessed by him. Luckily, met him once, he gave me his plectrum after the concert. He then invited us to the Astoria, in the West End, for his after party. Red velvet rope stuff. I met Chaka Khan , D-Mob and some big massive NBA basketball players. My ex-wife wife worked in his jewellery department while he was here on tour in the UK. He was soooo small, even in heels. Loved him, miss him. RIP Prince. Starfish and coffee, maple syrup and jam...
Awesome!! That must have been a great time for you! Chakha Khan, too!!! I was just pondering what Prince meant in this interview when (2:09) he said that a cover song is like putting your child in different clothes and sending it home... seems like the song (or concept of the song) is the child, the clothes are the performers, but what is home? It is interesting to ponder how Prince conceived of music being both a songwriter and performer and caring about music on a deep level. Would love to hear any insight you or anyone has into this! Note: I guessed you were from the UK when I saw the word "plectrum"... I'm used to calling them "picks" (US English), but I believe plectrum is more accurate. :)
@@paigefoster8396 Likewise a Brit, here. It's interesting to note that Prince was clearly no stranger to the term "plectrum". The 3rdEyeGirl album was entitled "PlectrumElectrum", after all... .
Prince did so few interviews its frustrating that these 2 interviewers were so poorly informed and so paralysed by nerves. But on the good side they stayed quiet enough to let Prince talk.
@@friendlyghost6564 It was obvious how nervous they were/lacking any agenda, and he was amused by that and decided to help them out and use the screen time to make the points he really wanted to make.
@@mrquick6775 I thought he looked totally disinterested in the early part and was looking down at the ground but if you look carefully you can see behind his glasses he's actually looking right at the interviewer, so he is definitely being polite and engaged. Both interviewers are painfully amateurish, unfortunately. You'd think they'd come up with some better questions with the benefit of youth but it's the same old not very challenging or imaginative stuff. Opportunity wasted!
As always Bro. P is ON POINT here - and in a round-about way reminds me of that British guy who was interviewing Wendy & Lisa, and they were checking him with a quickness, LOL!!!
Thank you for sharing these rare gems wit us 💜💜💜💜💜we appreciate you guys I also love how super clear this is as well he was def a true genius within when it comes to the business side of music I miss him so much
Yeah late 99. I saw him live in nov99 . Stood just yards away when he performed on the tfi Friday chris Evans show. Good memories. Baby knows and pretty man.
Totally disagree... These chaps did a fine job. They squirmed, wiggled, and stuttered because they were in front of a GOD. Regardless, they still managed to ask substantive questions, followed up with things listeners would want to know, and most importantly got out of his way when he was giving gold. The interview produced info from Prince that was candid, important, and truthful. Journalistically, I don't know what else you want.
Such an absolute genius and music legend. There will never be another Prince just like there will never be another Michael Jackson. It's such a tragedy that their lives were cut short by drugs, but at least we will always have their music. ☮️☮️
I see a lot of comments criticizing the interviewers. But thing is they are not journalists, they are the Dewaele brothers of the excellent band Soulwax, and the 2 Many DJ’s project. And they are huge Prince fans - they could probably barely hold it together. Meanwhile Prince seems extra cool here precisely because he knows they are fellow musicians and not journalists. And I don’t have to tell you which he preferred.
As a songwriter, I totally understand what he means. I have often said that I see my songs as my children. I feel protective of them and that they are a part of me. If I was famous and people wanted to cover my songs, I think I would feel the same conflict about it that Prince expressed here - and I'd probably decline.
the purpose of the contract is to make clear what the terms are so that later someone doesnt say "i never said that" or "thats not what we agreed on". So you can refer to the written agreement for accuracy when memories fail.
Props to TMF for the description which is basically a background or history lesson but the audience should want to know when & where was this interview & to whom. I don't know the panelists or even the time of the interview. Only an approximate when he mentioned Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic & not connected to a label. Could be Y2K era aka circa '99 (Partying Like It's 1999, pun intended).😜 Then again, that Holiday Inn shirt😅 Prince "The Artist" pointed out had me thinking otherwise - like lyrics coined by Rapper's Delight in the late 70s & used by various other artists throughout both centuries (20th/21st century).
How so? He mentioned that people did not even ask permission to cover the songs it is intellectual property and all artist should have a say. When he covered songs I bet he spoke to the song writers and I mean recorded not live
These interviewers were UNINFORMED especially the one on the left with the Holiday Inn shirt and FILTHY sneakers. So much that Prince had to tell him to hang on and let the other one ask the next question. At least, he didn't flat out embarrass him and was extremely tactful because again, they didn't do their homework about the industry beforehand and were definitely doing a poor job.
They are not journalists, they are fellow musicians in complete awe, barely holding it together. And Prince is in a benevolent mood because he preferred fellow musicians to journalists every day of the week. (They are the Dewaele brothers, of the excellent Belgian band Soulwax, and they are huge Prince fans).
Rarely Prince answer anything, these guys were lucky that he was in his "I do most interviews" phase, but they weren't the right ones to had such a big opportunity, still they had a couple of interesting questions.
A shame that the two interviewers were (albeit understandably) so nervous and awkward. Kudos to Prince for looking past that and giving such good responses despite it.
He didn’t have a will because he handled his affairs like an idiot, while being a genius as a musician. You don’t keep a will under your bed or in the Vault. It’s a legal document the lawyer who help construct it (with witnesses) would have a copy of! Further, no one plans to die, unless you intend to commit suicide, and that doesn’t always work out.
Prince was a bad ass no doubt. I find a little weird that he has issues with people doing his music when he has also done covers in his career. Red House by Hendrix, Heroes by David Bowie, Whole lot of Love by Led Zeppelin.
I agree with what you've posted. I've never understood Prince not wanting other musicians to do covers of his songs, yet he has done plenty of covers of other artists' songs. That is one question I would love to ask Prince if he were still with us.
For anyone talking about Prince doind a cover: Show me the video of the artist complaining about being covered by Prince. You will not find one. It was the highest honor. For anyone who covered one of Prince's songs: Show me who did it better. You will not find it - Sinead's dumb ass included. And BTW, Prince never, ever covered without express permission. Any fan knows that.
Not only the fact that you can count with the fingers of one hand the musicians with the talent he treasured*, he was so wise that he gave a lessons to younger generations of artists about how to deal with record companies and about the property of their works. (*) sorry, MJ is not on that list, he's just got a low level in a few of Prince's many, multiple, talents.
@@mrquick6775 Oh boy... MJ has a family of success behind him and all the doors opened. Prince became from a poor and dysfunctional family, he learnt since he was a child to play piano and made hundreds of hours practising different instruments. That's why Warner offer him a contract for 3 records being an unknown guy of 17... He recorded alone in the studio, playing and singing everything he wrote by himself without any help, mixed and produced. He was a black young musician and proud of that. He was on MTV before MJ. He could do every music style. He could play as a master guitar, piano, bass, drums and some other instruments at a decent level. You can find dozens of videos of him playing those instruments; what about MJ? He never needed NASA or Hollywood for his gigs. He did breath music. He was responsible for the badge "Parental advisory". Miles Davis talked about Prince as one of the most greatest musicians ever! They played together on stage and he gave a record of Prince to his song to learn how to play drums. Freddy Mercury loved Prince and he played his live videos in his parties. Any one with a respectful name in the industry would pick P instead of MJ. PS: I like MJ's songs, but to Rome what is Rome's. Prince was in Level 10, MJ at level 6? Maybe?
That man has more talent in his little finger, than most have in their entire body, He can shred any instrument he plays, I'm talking world class.
These guys sound like they are trembling just talking to him lol
This is a cool interview. These guys are so nervous and so polite saying things like "You don't have to give an answer" and stuff like that. They're just asking things fans would want to know and trying not to offend. They're so nervous and thrilled to be with Prince and he's not cocky about it either. Very cool.
Ow come on. It's the usual primadonna attitude from the Purple One. There's not a single interview where he appears to be at ease, even with the more relaxed one, it's always this faux-cool vibe.
@@bonatoc Just cause hes male, or do you call out Lady gaga too when she does interviews in outlandish fashion and sunglasses?
How could you not love Prince? Genuine to the bone
I loved his music in my life. I miss is creativity and wisdom.
Great interview. Who wouldn't be intimated by a genius. He was such a great multi instrumentalist , songwriter, dancer, dresser & performer.
That was not a great interview --- these were fan-boys who let 'Symbol Boy' control the interview. . . like when he disparaged the one guy from asking the next question.
If YOU don't control the interview, your subject will!
#truefacts
Legend. The Mozart of our time.
I bet those lovely kids were so excited about interviewing a big super star! They didn't know exactly what to ask, but definitely had questions💜
idk i would´ve called him out for his snobby ´a cover are not an original artpiece so i talk down on it like it´s dogshit ´
I've been a huge Prince fan since 83'. There will never b another. Rip Prince 1958-2016
Give me micheal jackson all day & any day & any time
Prince is as brilliant minded as he is a a performer and composer. I have so much respect for him as an artist and a human being to the point that I dont see any seperation in those catagories. Miss him . Much love always.
Musical genius. Legend. Icon.
Really? Then you have ZERO understanding of music.
@@602davidoWhat? You have no idea what you are talking about. Prince was the best recording artist ever. Peace
@@kevineden4028 the best for whom? there is no best here in music
with all the other and their work and not just them giants and there is all the peoples different likings and preferences dynamics nooneis the best
whatever disipline not even technical speaking for u maybe that´s fine fine and dandy but there isn´t
@@nillehessy Yes. He is the best.
@@kevineden4028 and u are?
Prince obviously didn't want or like some covers, he was all for giving music to the people he wanted to give it to. Plenty of people were offered, or given their songs. Plus, as he got older, he started to do more covers, starting with Betcha by Golly Wow on Emancipation. Live, he began to play others music more and more, which was nice.
Prince was the coolest dude.....just the bomb baby🎉🎉🎉🎉
They had 9 minutes with the greatest musician and this is how they spent it!
exactly my point :D
A wasted opportunity
You expected more ass-licking?
No time with Prince was wasted.
I can definitely get that if you have 9 minutes to interview and talk to Prince that it would be extremely difficult to know what to come up with to ask and say to him.
It is clear they are very understandably excited and they are at least genuine and kind, more than some I’ve seen interviewing Prince throughout his career.
Very deep, what he said about the concept of contract. That's a very good interview.
That's one of the best Prince interviews I've seen.. he just seems really chilled, and not cutting. Seemed like he was really taking it easy on them..
That’s the Dewaele brothers, also known as Soulwax, (a great band from Belgium). So, musicians interviewing other musicians is usually worthwhile. And Prince is probably extra relaxed because he knows they are fellow musicians and artists.
why I had the opposite impression? Like guys could ask him better questions..I even felt Prince to be not that ,,at ease" as with some (true very rare, but some) interviewers.
My dude PRINCE was always a dominant Alpha male of substance! He was also a highly intelligent businessman, and he refused to be cheated by the Snakes in the corrupt music industry! This cat lived and breathed music! He gave it his ALL and never left anything behind! His funk was always pure and uncut! He was also a funny brutha! He was from that Sanford and Son era of the 1970s!
RIP PRINCE ROGERS NELSON.
He'd laugh at that term, Alpha Male.
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Did you know the dude personally?! Because the fact of the matter is that there weren't very many people that were close to him. He didn't seem to be trusting of people. I believe that he would agree to the fact that he refused to be treated like a punk in his life! That's exactly why he ALWAYS demanded to be in total control of everything.
"Dominate alpa male" embarrassing
@urmom777
He wasn't a BETA MALE! He didn't carry himself in that manner. And why would PRINCE or any man that's a dominant Alpha male be embarrassing to you?!
Do you prefer your male companions to be weak BETA MALES?! Who would protect you as a female? WONDER WOMAN or SUPERGIRL?!
Dominant Alpha males built the world and you should be well aware of the fact.
Here sits 'KING Rogers Nelson' ☔🎹🎵🎶💜🐐☔
Dudes were so nervous lol, love how P messes with them but still feels for them at the same time.
holy shit i just realized its 2manydjs interviewing Prince wow
LEGEND. ❤️
Beautiful man that ALWAYS looks good😝
He was so relax in this interview.🙏🎵💕
I luv what Prince is saying he really is a genius I luv the way he talks and what he says he is truly a beautiful genius🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶💜💜💜💜💜🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
My man showed up in a red sequins outfit sportin’ high heels and STILL looks more masculine than the guys interviewing him #Prince
The Greatest To Ever Do It! Rest In Power Messenger!!
top 5
It's rest ON power you afrocentric afrostraightener. Because as we all know there's a cord running underground to his casket that keeps his hair electrified and STRAIGHT for eternit...Oh, he was cremated. Well, you're an afrocentric afrostraightener just the same. Now go sing the Stevie Wonder version of happy birthday to your nephew.
Amen to this sentence!
There is a cool yet no-nonsense vibe about prince. A steel core if you will. RIP
More like sociopathic narcissism. And I'm a hardcore fan.
Yeah, man! The brutha was pure Alpha male to his inner core! He always insisted on being a dominant leader and in control of everything!
I'll never forget when one of his longtime managers (maybe Bob Cavallo) said that he was a very masculine man regardless of his persona as an entertainer.
@@bonatocHow was he a sociopathic narcissist… lmao 💀💀
@@luxekook Calm down, it’s just a phase. There was a moment in time when Prince was persuaded he was the ultimate shit, and that only a sect was the way out. Right at the bottom of his uninspired era (which didn’t last long). We all have our phases, that’s cool. Mine is currently the ooposite of restrain. Skipper got way better after that. I simply can’t stand him in diva mode, except for the 1985 (86?) MTV special.
I wish I would have met prince! Miss and love prince so much ! Still my favorite Singer and song writer! I'm 61 yrs old still miss prince so much?
This was dope and a lot of truth
A true person speaking in his true voice 😍 that’s a solid vibe
Cool, I have not seen that interview, great interview!
Glad you enjoyed it!
My hero. Was obsessed by him. Luckily, met him once, he gave me his plectrum after the concert. He then invited us to the Astoria, in the West End, for his after party. Red velvet rope stuff. I met Chaka Khan , D-Mob and some big massive NBA basketball players. My ex-wife wife worked in his jewellery department while he was here on tour in the UK. He was soooo small, even in heels. Loved him, miss him. RIP Prince. Starfish and coffee, maple syrup and jam...
Awesome!! That must have been a great time for you! Chakha Khan, too!!!
I was just pondering what Prince meant in this interview when (2:09) he said that a cover song is like putting your child in different clothes and sending it home... seems like the song (or concept of the song) is the child, the clothes are the performers, but what is home? It is interesting to ponder how Prince conceived of music being both a songwriter and performer and caring about music on a deep level. Would love to hear any insight you or anyone has into this!
Note: I guessed you were from the UK when I saw the word "plectrum"... I'm used to calling them "picks" (US English), but I believe plectrum is more accurate. :)
@@paigefoster8396 Likewise a Brit, here. It's interesting to note that Prince was clearly no stranger to the term "plectrum". The 3rdEyeGirl album was entitled "PlectrumElectrum", after all... .
Those guys were absolutely terrified.
People saying he's relax....but Prince has always been chilled and relax. He's always been chilled with his words
yeh he was a complete slavedriver and controlfreak though to his bands techs and entourage but did it in a chilled and relaxed way hehehh soft spoken
Intelligent Prince.
Prince did so few interviews its frustrating that these 2 interviewers were so poorly informed and so paralysed by nerves. But on the good side they stayed quiet enough to let Prince talk.
And somehow they got on his good side, he seems in a great mood here.
@@friendlyghost6564 It was obvious how nervous they were/lacking any agenda, and he was amused by that and decided to help them out and use the screen time to make the points he really wanted to make.
Uh, to me he seems irritated here or something, the vibe is off!
@@mrquick6775 I thought he looked totally disinterested in the early part and was looking down at the ground but if you look carefully you can see behind his glasses he's actually looking right at the interviewer, so he is definitely being polite and engaged. Both interviewers are painfully amateurish, unfortunately. You'd think they'd come up with some better questions with the benefit of youth but it's the same old not very challenging or imaginative stuff. Opportunity wasted!
It's fine.
HE LOOKS ABSOLUTELY 💥💥💥💥💥💥F A N T A S T I C 💥💥💥
I'm just happy and sad at the same time. Happy to see this interview but sad that he won't be making any more new music. 💜💜
God bless this man
Thank you, Prince.
As always Bro. P is ON POINT here - and in a round-about way reminds me of that British guy who was interviewing Wendy & Lisa, and they were checking him with a quickness, LOL!!!
What a gracious man.
Thank you for sharing these rare gems wit us 💜💜💜💜💜we appreciate you guys I also love how super clear this is as well he was def a true genius within when it comes to the business side of music I miss him so much
Glad you enjoyed it
I remembered Prime hated the fact that people downloading his music or sampling it.
Because he was right...its his song.
One of the BEST musicians ever! He was also such a fine looking, sexy man!!
I miss him 👑every day wherever I saw him💜 I love you, Prince ❤️Miss You🥲💔
Great Interview gentlemen.
When was this interview given? Such a Diva…. Love him!!!
1999
@@TMFTheMusicFactorywhat month in 1999? And which Fargo were you referring to?
@@saa9099 He mentions his rave unto the joy fantastic so that was most likely around late 99 early 00.
Kinda figured it was in the late 90s just by the hairstyle and clothing style
Yeah late 99. I saw him live in nov99 . Stood just yards away when he performed on the tfi Friday chris Evans show. Good memories. Baby knows and pretty man.
Cool interview:-)
What a interview rip
Smooth
Not the best interviewers to be honest, but love him 💜
Totally disagree... These chaps did a fine job. They squirmed, wiggled, and stuttered because they were in front of a GOD. Regardless, they still managed to ask substantive questions, followed up with things listeners would want to know, and most importantly got out of his way when he was giving gold. The interview produced info from Prince that was candid, important, and truthful. Journalistically, I don't know what else you want.
Disagree these guys asked really good questions.
The poor kids were intimidated by him.
They were intimidated but they did ok, I think.
Those guys charmed him, I think
Prince's cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" was outstanding live and blew me away!
Such an absolute genius and music legend. There will never be another Prince just like there will never be another Michael Jackson. It's such a tragedy that their lives were cut short by drugs, but at least we will always have their music. ☮️☮️
U know nothing about prince
I see a lot of comments criticizing the interviewers. But thing is they are not journalists, they are the Dewaele brothers of the excellent band Soulwax, and the 2 Many DJ’s project. And they are huge Prince fans - they could probably barely hold it together. Meanwhile Prince seems extra cool here precisely because he knows they are fellow musicians and not journalists. And I don’t have to tell you which he preferred.
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We miss u Prince.
As a songwriter, I totally understand what he means. I have often said that I see my songs as my children. I feel protective of them and that they are a part of me. If I was famous and people wanted to cover my songs, I think I would feel the same conflict about it that Prince expressed here - and I'd probably decline.
the purpose of the contract is to make clear what the terms are so that later someone doesnt say "i never said that" or "thats not what we agreed on". So you can refer to the written agreement for accuracy when memories fail.
Love him so much...and btw, that's how it looks like when two guy speaking with a God!
Great statement, original songs can be cover to death by others (Even in impressive ways), but the original will always be the first version anyway..
Props to TMF for the description which is basically a background or history lesson but the audience should want to know when & where was this interview & to whom. I don't know the panelists or even the time of the interview. Only an approximate when he mentioned Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic & not connected to a label. Could be Y2K era aka circa '99 (Partying Like It's 1999, pun intended).😜
Then again, that Holiday Inn shirt😅 Prince "The Artist" pointed out had me thinking otherwise - like lyrics coined by Rapper's Delight in the late 70s & used by various other artists throughout both centuries (20th/21st century).
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MJ's production team was pretty good but this guy did it all. So sad he's gone, would have made a classy old man.
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Ahhh Prince. My favorite walking contradiction. Are these guys in a band? They seem cool.
How so? He mentioned that people did not even ask permission to cover the songs it is intellectual property and all artist should have a say. When he covered songs I bet he spoke to the song writers and I mean recorded not live
I wonder what year this was. probabably around 1999-2000 since he mentions Rave Unto The Joy Fantastic.
TMF Xtra Soulmax Interview - November 1999
Not only Prince the Maestro made them nervous but he was dressed to kill & his hair was promoting "I Am A Rock God" day
3:46 Prince is referring to the Jordan Knight remake in 1999.
Okay so prince is my boy, I'm just curious, Is that his hair???
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Prince is a super bad mofo..He started off with the band 94 East back in the mid '70's..
When did they do this interview? Date?
☕️ Ty😮💨 0:25 5:45
Have they ever got over having had the chance to talk to HIM??????
Why you pumpin up the holiday in...
bc Prince listened to good music :)
Cool interview, even though Prince was a study in contradiction.
the interviewers seem completely intimidated by the guy,it seems like they were afraid to actually ask anything
Everybody be quiet the 🐐 is speaking
These interviewers were UNINFORMED especially the one on the left with the Holiday Inn shirt and FILTHY sneakers. So much that Prince had to tell him to hang on and let the other one ask the next question. At least, he didn't flat out embarrass him and was extremely tactful because again, they didn't do their homework about the industry beforehand and were definitely doing a poor job.
They are not journalists, they are fellow musicians in complete awe, barely holding it together. And Prince is in a benevolent mood because he preferred fellow musicians to journalists every day of the week. (They are the Dewaele brothers, of the excellent Belgian band Soulwax, and they are huge Prince fans).
MC Hammer sampled Prince song "We Pray" using "When Doves Cry." TLC covered "If I Was Your Girlfriend." I see what he was saying.
Be nice to know when this was filmed..
Prince looks like they had him wearing that bump-it apparatus in his head.
Rarely Prince answer anything, these guys were lucky that he was in his "I do most interviews" phase, but they weren't the right ones to had such a big opportunity, still they had a couple of interesting questions.
A shame that the two interviewers were (albeit understandably) so nervous and awkward. Kudos to Prince for looking past that and giving such good responses despite it.
Milosh Forman said the same thing about directing
"I don't plan on being sick, I don't plan on dying."
And y'all still believe he had a will somewhere? This man despised contracts.
Well if his so called employees and family members had my looted Paisley we would not doubt the No will mess
He didn’t have a will because he handled his affairs like an idiot, while being a genius as a musician. You don’t keep a will under your bed or in the Vault. It’s a legal document the lawyer who help construct it (with witnesses) would have a copy of! Further, no one plans to die, unless you intend to commit suicide, and that doesn’t always work out.
Prince was a bad ass no doubt. I find a little weird that he has issues with people doing his music when he has also done covers in his career. Red House by Hendrix, Heroes by David Bowie, Whole lot of Love by Led Zeppelin.
I agree with what you've posted. I've never understood Prince not wanting other musicians to do covers of his songs, yet he has done plenty of covers of other artists' songs. That is one question I would love to ask Prince if he were still with us.
Amen no contract binding! Lol!
Prince just don't wanna talk to you.🤣
Prince did not want to die. He did not kill himself.
The question and answer asked is your problem
For anyone talking about Prince doind a cover: Show me the video of the artist complaining about being covered by Prince. You will not find one. It was the highest honor. For anyone who covered one of Prince's songs: Show me who did it better. You will not find it - Sinead's dumb ass included. And BTW, Prince never, ever covered without express permission. Any fan knows that.
Not only the fact that you can count with the fingers of one hand the musicians with the talent he treasured*, he was so wise that he gave a lessons to younger generations of artists about how to deal with record companies and about the property of their works.
(*) sorry, MJ is not on that list, he's just got a low level in a few of Prince's many, multiple, talents.
Prince would not exist if it weren’t for MJ, you lack any understanding and wisdom about how important MJ was too his development!
Sad really.. smdh 🙄
@@mrquick6775 I can swear I didn't expect to laugh so loud at this time... Thanks.
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Dont dis MJ!
@@mrquick6775 Oh boy... MJ has a family of success behind him and all the doors opened. Prince became from a poor and dysfunctional family, he learnt since he was a child to play piano and made hundreds of hours practising different instruments. That's why Warner offer him a contract for 3 records being an unknown guy of 17... He recorded alone in the studio, playing and singing everything he wrote by himself without any help, mixed and produced.
He was a black young musician and proud of that.
He was on MTV before MJ.
He could do every music style.
He could play as a master guitar, piano, bass, drums and some other instruments at a decent level.
You can find dozens of videos of him playing those instruments; what about MJ?
He never needed NASA or Hollywood for his gigs.
He did breath music.
He was responsible for the badge "Parental advisory".
Miles Davis talked about Prince as one of the most greatest musicians ever! They played together on stage and he gave a record of Prince to his song to learn how to play drums.
Freddy Mercury loved Prince and he played his live videos in his parties.
Any one with a respectful name in the industry would pick P instead of MJ.
PS: I like MJ's songs, but to Rome what is Rome's. Prince was in Level 10, MJ at level 6? Maybe?
Which year was this originally broadcast in ?
TMF Xtra Soulmax Interview - November 1999
Fargo? The movie?
I LOVE Prince, but I'm glad Jimi Hendrix didn't hear this when he decided to cover Hey Joe and All Over the Watchtower.