PRINCE: Impossible To Cover His Music | Michael Bland

Drummer Michael Bland toured and recorded with Prince and the New Power Generation. He tells "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" about Prince's intricate recording process to deter people from covering his music.

[@musiciansreveal]

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[@druscillalee2183]

Controversy, REVELATIONS, and all music in-between 💜🕊️🕊️

[@elenaarman-tang7811]

Too many favorite songs to list 😊 I've been a Prince fan since 1979 💜

[@timwilliam9855]

Easy - Little Red Corvette.

[@CSUGTV]

I know that When Doves Cry shouldn't have been covered by Ginuwine. And I'm a Ginuwine and Timbaland fan

[@toothyclam443]

Sign O' The Times

[@boonee8279]

Prince was a musical genius

[@henrinevermind1695]

Whom wasn't APRECIATED by the MODERN DAY culture of common HATRED for GENIUS REFLECTED by PRINCE ROGERS NELSON creativeness

[@musiciansreveal]

I agree and the more time goes on the more we will discover this. Thanks 4 watching.

[@musiciansreveal]

Sadly they missed the boat. But at least we recognized greatness. Thanks for watching@@henrinevermind1695

[@curtiszyr]

@@musiciansrevealit does nothing for humanity

[@Steve-cm2ys]

No, you're delusional. Great overall but he was also OVERRATED. And didn't SING very well at all.

[@derekbrown4696]

I watched an interview with his engineer Susan Rogers. She said the most interesting thing I ever heard about his music. She said most artist, if you isolate each track it's linear. One main and multiple tracks in support. But with Prince it was spherical. She said you could rotate track to track and any one of them could be the lead or background.

[@musiciansreveal]

Wow, that is true and Susan would know. Love watching her interviews. Thanks for watching Derek

[@teedeeiss]

@derekbrown4696 - didnt know that. Thanks 4 that info.

[@hydrogxn]

Very cool thanks for sharing that

[@mhm8922]

Fascinating. I’m going to have to try to find a video of that interview.

[@stephanieredden8861]

That's so cool. He was brilliant for sure.

[@MarkStJohn-ox9zl]

Prince did like to mess with people. So this story is so Prince.

[@musiciansreveal]

You're right. He had a slick sense of humour. Thanks for watching.

[@scootabean]

LMAO RIGHT!!!

[@melodyal3357]

Only in a good way:))😉💜

[@the_local_bigamist]

I think it was more about protecting the integrity of his art though. Look at how he spoke out against the industry - he had a sense of humour but it was deeper than that. He had a strong sense of justice and integrity when it came to art.

[@raceblakhart4941]

This has nothing to do with "messing with people". If you knew anything at all about Prince, you'd know his feelings on the music industry, and why he did everything he could to protect his art.

[@blackphillip8486]

I was born in 1980 and grew up a punk/metal kid, but my mom introduced me to the genius of his Purple Majesty and there were no musical bounds this man didn't cross. As a bassist I can say he is on our Mt. Rushmore.

[@musiciansreveal]

High praise for Prince. Thanks to watch and share.

[@samuelgray6444]

Prince was Punk too.

[@mhm8922]

⁠​⁠@@samuelgray6444Prince could be any music he wanted to be. He just had to think it, and it was so.

[@PKBassPlaya]

I approve this message 👍🏿

[@moweems5802]

Actually Mt. Olympus.

[@j.p.political1937]

Prince was a music genius 🎶 and we missed him... R.I.P. Prince Rogers Nelson 😢

[@mauricehumphries3143]

Prince was ahead of his time. He was a phenomenal musician 🎶 🎤, composer, and singer.

[@musiciansreveal]

Thanks Maurice. The best in my lifetime too.

[@kalanievans1154]

Not to take ANYTHING away from Prince...as if....but the framework is that there are myriad of potential "Princes". We are not ever just seeing a lone diamond in the rough, no, we are seeing the effects of oppressive systems that suppress the emergence and livelihood of artistic geniuses like Prince. Point n case : at least a third of the commenters in the thread UNDERSTAND Prince's genius How many can dabble or replicate is a slightly different matter but nonetheless, the human artistic excellence is there...but how is it supported...suppressed? THAT'S more concerning to me than tokenizing artists. Edit: I don't think he made his music hard to cover simply so other artists couldn't cover him. I think it was to also make it hard for his music to co-opted and cheaply used and sampled by capitalists for shitty commercials and propaganda.

[@xenophagia]

​@@kalanievans1154 🤦‍♂️

[@MIMMarketing]

No he was NOT ahead of his time in the least. I know you probably meant it only as a compliment and not literal though. Literally if he came out today for example, it just wouldn’t be the same. Way too much digital and fakery. Let’s be thankful Prince came at the right time when he actually came out. On time.

[@candyDander]

...and performer.

[@sherbstone]

Because he knew that labels would just make even more off his music without him even getting a cut

[@musiciansreveal]

He sacrificed at the end of his business deals for other artists. Thanks for watching.

[@maudefindlay3949]

​@@musiciansreveal lmfao.. poor baby sacrificing his writing capability for other musicians to make him even more money. Wow..tragic.

[@maudefindlay3949]

I don't think you understand contracts, percentages, copyright, labels or royalties.

[@sherbstone]

@maudefindlay3949 well what you think means jack shyt to me buddy seeing that I spent almost 20 yrs engineering for a multi platinum producer and song writer who also won a couple of grammys

[@jwdathefax377]

@@sherbstoneThey’re only talking about covers here. If someone wants to cover one of your songs it’s a compliment. The fact that he himself have covered other people’s songs makes this look selfish.

[@thepromiseman7745]

Only a genius could get away with that

[@musiciansreveal]

Once in a lifetime artist. Prince was a gift to us. Thanks for watching.

[@thepromiseman7745]

@@musiciansreveal no problem thank for posting

[@koroproductions324]

I do the same for my instrumentals. However not for that genius reason.

[@raceblakhart4941]

This method wasn't new at the time. A lot of musicians used a wall of sound in the studio.

[@Ter9393]

So he wasn’t a genius? Because he didn’t get away with it.

[@eastw88dredd38]

More shorts like this please !! ❤

[@musiciansreveal]

Thanks for the kind words. Plenty more to come. We have been on the air since 1982 and have interviewed most Prince bandmates and associates.

[@eastw88dredd38]

@@musiciansreveal 1982 is crazy had no idea great work! 🫡

[@danoncrawford1233]

I agree

[@sonnygirl8823]

I love Prince it still makes me so sad that he was taken away so young- ❤😢

[@musiciansreveal]

Never thought his life would have ended like that. Still sad. Thanks for watching.

[@harlonheath5740]

It was his time.

[@nora22000]

​@@harlonheath5740It was not. JW cultists took him away from us.

[@karlhenry9031]

Prince took his own self away!

[@shunjohn3567]

Young????

[@yahairakuiperi6011]

Prince knew what he was doing ❤and we love him

[@Ember_Janer]

Musical genius but also an egotistical perfectionist. My absolute favorite musician of all time.

[@brianmcclain5273]

That's why 777-9311 bass line sounds different from the recorded version

[@musiciansreveal]

So many crafty techniques that no one has matched yet. Thanks for watching.

[@mactherealestateman]

He has a synth bass doubling the part.

[@musiciansreveal]

That was a great technique he used. I remember going to see The Time at BB Kings in NYC. A fellow musician friend marveled at the synth bass that Chance Howard played. Prince's technique. Thanks for watching.@@mactherealestateman

[@user-vf5bv6vo4b]

@@mactherealestatemanTrue, but that wasn’t so uncommon, the other detuned parts yes. And the reversals yes, the deep layering NO! The backwards masking, backward snares and stuff yes and no, rock groups did that too in the seventies. But it was the total combination that made it unusual! Esp for a Funk, R&B outtra type of cat new to the scene. MJ did that type of stuff too. Billie Jean was the hardest bass line for me to learn because it has like three layers over the main one!

[@Cormac-jd2kx]

@@user-vf5bv6vo4bBillie Jean bass line Hall&Oates bass line you mean 😂

[@MarkoTiano]

GENIUS.. Him and Stevie Wonder were the Mozarts of our time.

[@musiciansreveal]

Two of my all-time favorite artists. Stevie was my first concert "Hotter Than July" and Prince was my second concert 1999 tour.

[@MarkoTiano]

@musiciansreveal See I never got to see Prince ( always wanted to) but I seen Stevie twice in Toronto. Stevie is actually my favorite musician and songwriter.

[@adg_87]

​@@MarkoTianoI'm the other way around. Have never seen Stevie.🙁

[@patrickyoung7685]

I agree with your statement here but I think you're leaving off a name. My HOLY-GRAIL would be PRINCE, STEVIE WONDER and DONNIE HATHAWAY! Of you listen to DONNIE'S ," SOME DAY WE'LL ALL BE FREE!" His musicianship and arrangements even had STEVIE WONDER in AWE! That's why STEVIE will always show up to any celebration of his life and music.❤

[@MarkoTiano]

@patrickyoung7685 Ofcourse brother, I love Donnie Hathaway. But you are missing a name also, and his name is Michael Jackson!

[@hollybizzle813]

He was sent here to make music for us all 🎶💜✨

[@melodyal3357]

1000%!!!💜🌟🍀🌟💜🍀

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Can't say that I blame Prince for not wanting to be covered - he was ultra unique. Loved him so much. Sure do miss him still. 😢 God bless his beautiful soul. 💐🙏🏽❤️

[@musiciansreveal]

I feel exactly like you. Truly missed.

[@Undaunted2012]

Miss you Prince!!….there will never be another😢🥀🕊️ Prince4Ever

[@pctshooter]

He even made a song about it too!

[@zanes9898]

Damn! Prince was an absolute BEAST. R.I.P to one of the greatest musicians that ever lived.

[@musiciansreveal]

Forever missed.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Prince often used multiple bass lines going back to 777-9311 where you got bass and synth bass playing together. Or in a song like ‘Dorothy Parker’ where you have the main bass line and then a slapped version playing around the main line.

[@musiciansreveal]

Great insight. Loved how he did that.

[@keisha4620]

Brilliant...thanks for sharing, 🎼🎶💯💞

[@musiciansreveal]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. I am amazed at the some of the info that has been shared by musicians on our show.

[@chuckst98]

Taking the Bassline out of When Doves Cry!…….ABSOLUTELY GENIUS 💜💜💜💜💜

[@musiciansreveal]

Really made that song a study for years to come. I loved when Brown Mark played bass on "When Doves Cry" during the Purple Rain tour. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelbrown7263]

YES!!! WHO MAKES A SONG THAT FUNKY WITH NO BASS???!!!😅

[@novacorps2468]

If you really listen to When Doves Cry, you'll notice that the kick drum acts as the bass line for the song, so he knew no one needed to play bass on it. Genius

[@GHEDIXON]

He said it never worked - It was recorded with one- He just muted the track- AND THEN it worked

[@DJSpidey]

Kiss also had no bass

[@jessegeeward1577]

Hard Working Man, FOR Hard Working Fans. Ahead of TIMES. BEAUTIFUL MAN.

[@musiciansreveal]

It was and still is a great music community. Thanks to Prince and the Minneapolis Sound.

[@franzhaas5597]

What I love about princess stories. Is there always full surprises. This man is super intelligent.

[@musiciansreveal]

Look forward to sharing more of the stories as we archive more.

[@franzhaas5597]

@@musiciansreveal Your channel is becoming amazing.

[@LikeOProductions]

Dat man was a musical genius 🙏🏾

[@ezj9103]

Man on a mission. A man on a purpose. Even when or if I’m gone don’t you dare cover my music.

[@musiciansreveal]

Prince was a one of a kind. Thanks for watching.

[@ezj9103]

@@musiciansreveal yeah he was. I feel there shouldn’t be any comparisons done between him and Michael and other artist. Everyone is great in their own right. Michael never played a single instrument. But that didn’t take away his greatness. We should stop comparing peoples greatness. And just admire everyone’s contributions.

[@musiciansreveal]

So true

[@onyxsafira2813]

@@ezj9103 Michael played some percussion when he was songwriting but Idk what else. I don't understand why so many pple compare him to Prn as theyre very different & not just musically, their personalities were radically different. These trite pple should ask themselves if either artist would want to be compared that way in Remembrance.

[@ezj9103]

@@onyxsafira2813 way true. No need to compare.

[@wolfiethedog76]

Sheer genius.... Virtuoso

[@janeflip1]

Prince was a production genius!

[@pearlleal8017]

Genius!!!!!

[@musiciansreveal]

Amazing talent. Thanks for watching.

[@Luke91633]

He’s was special . But I can’t listen to his music anymore

[@bakharandi]

​@@musiciansreveal Funny how he got so mad @ Chaka Khan and Sinead O'Conner . . . Yet, those two Ladies made him piles and piles of money . . . "I Feel for You" is a brilliant song and arrangement . . . And Chaka Khan was Born to sing that song . . . He should be Humbly Honoured and Grateful . . . Just like when Jimi Hendrix recorded the Definitive Version of All Along the Watchtower for Bob Dylan . . . ! . . . :-) (-;

[@exploregreer1048]

Genius!! Absolutely Genius ❤️ 🙏🏽 💯

[@musiciansreveal]

I appreciate that!

[@MDarkraven]

When We lost him. We lost one of the most talented and brilliant musicians ever. A true genius.

[@musiciansreveal]

Biggest musical loss in my lifetime.

[@scottnierling53]

True Master of the Universe

[@jessejames9854]

Prince was what the word musician really means. He could play any instrument!!

[@musiciansreveal]

You said it Jesse. A true once in our lifetime.

[@Sorcerers_Apprentice_11]

I guess Beethoven, John Lennon, David Byrne, Kurt Cobain, Jack White aren’t real musicians either.

[@onyxsafira2813]

@@Sorcerers_Apprentice_11 I concur

[@user-re9ui1ji1b]

Cool...I guess being messed over by Warner Bros drove him to these elaborate schemes....GENIUS !!! RIP PRINCE, my boy !!!

[@musiciansreveal]

He was supercrafty in the studio and you may be on to something why he did this. Thanks for watching.

[@h3was547]

Warner wasn't just the problem. The entire industry has rampant thievery and plagiarism. Little Richard started Prince's career (in a way), and Little Richard got his own sound stolen & he got Whitewashed so much he made purposely difficult to do music.

[@KyleKing-vx4by]

That's why he was a GENIUS music was his blood!! Lots of favorites but Purple Rain was memorable 💜💜💜💜🙏🌹

[@musiciansreveal]

Thanks Kyle. I guess he fulfilled his mission as a top musician, The tops in my opinion.

[@brandonmauricejones9183]

Prince’s legacy is untouched & can’t be duplicated!!!✊🏾💪🏾💯

[@musiciansreveal]

You said it and I ain't going to challenge that. Thanks for watching.

[@brandonmauricejones9183]

@@musiciansreveal 🗣Word!!!✊🏾💪🏾💯

[@user-rf1op3uh6n]

I remember when I first started learning guitar, I wanted to learn how to play Purple Rain because I love Prince and it sounded like one of the his easiest songs to learn, so I gave it a shot. When I found out how that song was played, it completely blew my mind how insanely complex and intricate just the first 4 chords were. Just goes to show that Prince truly was one of the greatest musicians to ever pick up a guitar, no one could ever do it quite like him

[@musiciansreveal]

Great take on Purple Rain. Love when musicians break it down.

[@RocStarr913]

The Dutch band the Time Bandits did a respectable cover of “Purple Rain.”

[@pdubs1575]

What a combo, hearing about this genius from the great Michael B who I could listen to talk for hours!!

[@musiciansreveal]

Me too. Michael has been in our show three or four times. Intend to upload these gems to our channel. Thanks for the support.

[@pdubs1575]

@@musiciansreveal can’t wait to hear those interviews!

[@michaelbrown7263]

THAT'S THAT DUDE!!!!😊

[@mainetain15]

If Prince and MJ were closer IMO they would have been able to drop ultimate 💣 bombshell to that industry. Two brilliant men not just musically RIP🎶

[@musiciansreveal]

Would have been great to hear if they ever recorded. Thanks for watching.

[@integratedboxingsystem8827]

Prince and MJ would hang out all the time. Lenny Kravitz told a story of Prince taking him to see MJ and they were just hanging out talking shit lol. Who knew... They also would chill out backstage in Vegas.

[@dachemurray5565]

Probably the labels made them hate each other....wouldn't be the first time!!!

[@darthcaliginous2066]

God gave his prophets the gifts of music, Michael quotes the book of Isaiah in Heal the World, Prince in Elephants in flowers said “Love the One who is Love, One who gives us the power, one who made everything, Elephants and flowers, one who listens when All others will not! THERE WILL BE PEACE FOR THOSE WHO LOVE GOD A LOT!!!”

[@mustafahajj]

​@dachemurray5565 Never hated each other. All nonsense. There are footage of both of them together at the Jackson's mansion dating far back as 1981.

[@Bernacide]

One of the ABSOLUTE BEST covers I've EVER heard is actually a cover of a Prince song. Foo Fighters "Darling Nikki" is a testament to their love and respect for the Artist! It's PHENOMENAL! ❤ If ur gonna cover a song, THIS is how u do it!

[@musiciansreveal]

Love that version Bernacide. Prince obviously was a Foo fan too.

[@ShannonBarnes-um9iv]

Hard to cover a genius💯♾️💜💜💜

[@musiciansreveal]

Very true. Yet to be done.

[@garygagnon4637]

Absolute musical legend! Gone way too soon

[@musiciansreveal]

True greatness. You are right Gary. Thanks 4 watching.

[@jillnpg139]

There will never b another like Prince!💜💜💜

[@Myunsolicitedthoughts]

That’s why he always smiled when people ask who’s better him or MJ🤣😂🤣

[@brucekentnyc]

That is what he was suppose to do. I knew that his entire career. I would know when someone sampled his song. That was part of the Symbol album and the mystery behind it. Whoever tells him his name would inherit his kingdom. I was the only one who could not be the one who knew it.

[@musiciansreveal]

Great comment. Probably why Prince rarely discussed the recipe in how he created his music.

[@RuminatingWizard]

"I was the only one who could not be the one who knew it" 😂😂 What does that even mean?

[@dionnpeterson]

WTF

[@dionnpeterson]

he changed his name to a symbol because of his horrible contract which refers to prince as the artist, and owning the "ARTISISTs" rights and publishing, in perpetuity.

[@olympiabailey9438]

Remarkable, he was a musical genius 💜

[@musiciansreveal]

I don't think we will ever find out all his genius in our lifetime. Thanks for watching and your words.

[@ConnorShawMusic]

One of my favorite guitarist of all time.

[@TAMIKKOBEASTY]

I was *ADDICTED* to that song in grammar school!!!! The only way to get that song was on the B side of a cassette single...that was so impossible to find at that time. I played that song *FOR HOURSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS* I studied every layer of it. It was very intricate! Now I understand why. Thank You so much for this anecdote. I forgot about it so many years later. Now i have a new memory to add to my playlist. 😍🥰♥️!

[@musiciansreveal]

Appreciate the kind words. Always amazed how music affects people differently.

[@Alkelly-hh6rv]

Prince have too many songs that I love. I saw prince at a 3hours 20 minute concert arena. Then hours later he did a two hour set in a small club in Boston. Not one song from the earlier concert was replayed in that night club set. He played songs we never heard before and they were great.😊

[@musiciansreveal]

That was the perfect night. Happy to hear you were able to experience seeing Prince that way. Which tour?

[@henriettaparks4266]

ITS JUST A MATTER OF TASTE!!✔❤ HE WAS SO DIFFERENT AND ORIGINALE, WE DIDNT KNOW, HOW TO FEEL,AT FIRST! THATS THE WAY I FELT!!✔ GREAT PEOPLE, ARE OFTEN NOT UNDERSTOOD!!❤✔😮😮😮😮!🎉🎉

[@musiciansreveal]

Henrietta, people will be trying to dissect this man's genius til the end of time.

[@tun3tym3]

This man! When I was a kid it took some adjusting to get used to his new sounds. Around The World In A Day is a good example. Going from Purple Rain to ATWIAD for a 13 year old kid was very different. But once you got it, it was a freakn trip. 80’s music = amazing music. Tam-bou-rine

[@musiciansreveal]

He was always a step ahead of his greatness.

[@DarrylMcconnell-eb2nu]

When Prince Hit the Set... I was Up on Him ... & I bought his FIRST ALBUM. PRINCE WAS REALLY ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS / NUMBER 1 WITH A BULLET... THAT BOY ALWAYS BEEN BAD (((!!!)))

[@musiciansreveal]

Great that you were with Prince from the get go. Appreciate you watching.

[@user-pe1hs3su7u]

Can’t believe people talk about him in past tense he was so talented we’re never getting another Prince 👑

[@lucianamurillo208]

The best Prince Forever Young ❤

[@musiciansreveal]

Forever in our hearts. Thanks for watching.

[@darrellharris9551]

That's because he was a music prodigy

[@musiciansreveal]

Prince was a one of a kind. Love your comment.

[@djkingshameek]

SO SO LEGENDARY!

[@mandypants226]

One of a kind

[@MrDLOC11]

Prince loved other artists covering his work, he actively chose which songs he'd give out!! 🎉😊❤

[@RocStarr913]

I’m sure at one point, he needed the money.

[@buttoncreationz]

Shanae OConner sang Nothing compares 2 u which was written by Prince. Beautiful Song.

[@casmak141]

Manic Monday too.thiugh to be honest hen listen to it the structure/formula totally sounds like a throwaway B side. The batman soundtrack was a bit like that. And still awesome.

[@RocStarr913]

She definitely did it better than his original recording for The Family.

[@Gitfiddle]

Prince’s recordings are so dense. So many instruments. So many tracks. It’s amazing he did all of this on tape. And I’m surprised the master tapes didn’t disintegrate due to all the overdub tracks. Prince simply did everything better than everyone. Unreal.

[@musiciansreveal]

Good point. Probably why all the recordings were shipped to a better storage facility. I'm in the process of digitizing all our radio shows and interviews. Tape and CD degeneration crops up occasionally.

[@Gitfiddle]

@@musiciansreveal that’s amazing. Thanks for the reply.

[@The-Mpathe]

Dude was a genius, period! Rest in Purple Peace, sir.

[@mhazley71]

"THEE" ultimate artist. Completely complete.

[@elroymcfly8027]

Mozart in the spirit! And Mozart was Black

[@zyruemusic]

AINT NOBODY IN THE HOOD CHECKIN FOR MOZART!!! HE WAS PROBABLY LIKE OBAMA…..THE KLAN THAT KLUX A KLU!!!!

[@MrJurgis14]

that's called creativity my man

[@lyv8627]

Musical Phenomenon ❤

[@gileshunter448]

Interesting 🤔

[@racerx1189]

Prince was so musicaly intelligent. The Mozart of pop music. May he rest in peace. Thank God he left us so much great music. 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@musiciansreveal]

Thats true and I we probably won't be able to hear it all in our lifetime. I love seeing the high quality concert releases. Wish there were more. But can understand they don't want to flood the market and it is very costly to get it right like the D&P Glam Slam show.

[@latoriarichardson6754]

Brilliant of him!

[@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi]

Prince Rogers Nelson was a musician! Something the majority of these “recording artists” will never understand. His music was spiritually his truth.

[@musiciansreveal]

Perfectly said. Prince was a real deal deal musician.

[@RuminatingWizard]

There's no such thing as "his truth" There's only truth.

[@eddiet3026]

What's the plan for the samples?

[@musiciansreveal]

Be interesting to know how all his gems will be released. Personally, I'd love to see more high quality concert videos released. Thanks for watching

[@bclicks09]

It was probably when he was gonna come out with a sample cd set that was $700 that he was gonna sell on 1800 new funk

[@SoundBRAT777]

that's what makes him so GREAT ❤️‍🔥💥💜🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@musiciansreveal]

So many things that Prince pushed forward that now look like genius. Thanks for the comment and view.

[@AngelaPatterson-en1eg]

💜💜💜I love Prince💜💜💜

[@blondeboywilson9221]

With all due respect the trite nursery rhymes and funk retreads are not that impressive or intimidating .... He is an accomplished musician but an over rated writer

[@henrinevermind1695]

😤SO MUCH HATRED👹 RIP PRINCE ROGERS NELSON Thank God for all the Blessings that you give to an EVIL WORLD of ADOLESCENT IGNORANT PEOPLE WHO ENVY YOUR GENIUS EXAMPLFED🎼 🎶

[@RocStarr913]

He was definitely a great writer of urban music.

[@blondeboywilson9221]

@@RocStarr913 frankly I dont think that argument can be made considering his competition...like Rick James for example Prince was bubble gum pop

[@Day-tu7ol]

The only music I heard that was a challenge for me to perfect my playing by ear ability . What a joy to do

[@HarryFlowerrs]

GENIUS!💜

[@pineapplecrushme3216]

Musical brilliance ❤

[@user-kc1mz5tv4v]

Prince Definitely Master Genius Of Music 🎶 🎵

[@Notur764]

💥🙏⏺️ Dearly Beloved we are Gathered here today.🎸🎸🎸🥁 Sweep❤

[@ishaqluqmansr.8444]

Legendary ✨️

[@louietrujillo5763]

GENIUS ALL AROUND

[@yvetteflood3870]

Prince was amazing and a genius💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@ibe310]

GENIUS!

[@jaydavies493]

Prince is in a Class all by HIMSELF! R.I.P Prince 😢❤

[@user-rn8hc2yl6j]

This is what me and PrinCe use to do and I still do! ❤ 😜

[@mariemccarter6412]

All his music was my favorites😢❤

[@musiciansreveal]

I don't have to many subpar songs from Prince to name. Incredible artist.

[@falasha1st]

Pure Genius.

[@StarrdigitalProductions]

Prince number one in my book always and forever!

[@Newmee8784]

There will never be another Prince

[@jonniehickson5599]

ADORE!

[@eddiemorrone870]

The more I learn about this guy, the more I love him.

[@musiciansreveal]

Me too. I'm relearning just by listening to some of these interviews again. Thanks for watching Eddie .

[@spi_890]

He was a musical genius absolutely

[@ZachVanHarrisJR]

*”Prince Nelson Rodgers is the goat” 🐐💜 - MELL DUNEY 616*

[@gabriellavalentine17]

What a musical genius! Long live the Prince! ❤🎸☮⚧⚜🤴👑

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Gabriella. I think we will all help his music and legacy keep on 4ever. Thanks for watching.

[@VWonder737]

Ingenious 😮

[@user-xv9io8pc3v]

My favorite since I was in the 3rd grade

[@imanw5925]

The greatest ❤🌹

[@ibe310]

I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS MORE GENIUS. THE FACT PRINCE DID IT OR THE FACT THAT SOMEONE CAUGHT ON TO IT. AWESOME CONTENT!

[@musiciansreveal]

I'm sure we will find out more studio revelations down the road. Thanks for the comment.

[@mommytweety7157]

Genius💜

[@nora22000]

"Cream" is my favorite Prince song 😊...

[@reesespieces4725]

Musical Genius