Prince Reflection: Spike Lee, Questlove, and more remember Prince | Panel 2016

REMEMBERING PRINCE:
Reflections on the Life and Legacy of a Musical Genius
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Spike Lee, Grammy-winning artists Questlove, Anthony Hamilton and Kimbra, and journalists Toure, Alan Light and Carol Cooper gathered together on April 29 at New York University to speak on a special discussion panel about the life, career and music of Prince, who died April 21 at age 57.

[@robs5903]

He was the greatest musician/artist in the world. Tributes to him have come from all genres since he died - hip-hop, punk, heavy metal, jazz, classic rock, pop, theatre, even choirs. He influenced all musicians everywhere in the world. But more importantly for me, on top of all that, HE WAS A GOOD HUMAN BEING.. He should be remembered for that just as much as his music. He was polite, a gentleman, well-spoken, and did many anonymous good deeds for countless people out of love. He proved to the world that being a nice person was "cool". The world is running out of good people and he was a tough one to lose. It's different world since he's been gone. Something is missing....... Do good things.

[@agnt9]

Amen!

[@bapper78ross28]

Beautifully said....you'll never see that kind of talent ever again....otherworldly

[@rika9880]

I completety agree!

[@divineconneczions]

jayandgem what did he do to U

[@agnt9]

Amen

[@8lgreen]

Please ask Carol Cooper to share her insights and theories about Prince and his work and sources of inspiration in a book that the world can enjoy. Her thoughts gave me chills. She is brilliant.

[@desgeo1730]

Ig gre, well said I agree will everything you're saying. The two women understood Prince way better than the men did.

[@_lithp]

She's just making it up.

[@WestieKatie]

She was amazing!!

[@jazzandthangs]

Detroit always loved Prince. Thank you Carol Cooper you really nailed it for me on Prince about your observation on his early days. You making the connection between Patti Labelle and Prince and so many other points. I wish you spoke more. No disrepect but seemes the boys took too much time on the panel. But Thank you!! Questlove mentioned my hometown of Detroits very own DJ The Electrifying MOJO-whaattt?? Does Questlove really know our MOJO LOL. But still Friggin awesome. I remember Mojo interviewing Prince back in the day-still have the interview on my cassette tape. Long live Prince! Will be a member of the Prince Fam for Life!!!

[@Einnor084]

Naw man. They wuz brothaz! Brothaz, don't alwayz agree.

[@evanabbott2737]

Hello from Royal Oak👋😁 R.I.P. Prince Rogers Nelson🙏❤️

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

AMEN 💜😇

[@kmorelbeach9452]

He said himself "I am music". It was never about the money. The dead are burying the dead so to speak. He had ultimate control until he was ultimately free. So he wouldn't have been concerned about control when he was physically gone. Back in the beginning of the Love4OneAnother project and the Holy River chatroom online, he would occasionally drop in and talk about priorities with people. He was concerned with people who loved music, not money. Thanks for the generous sharing of thoughts and memories guys.

[@joaniec6178]

K Morel Beach Money did come into it though. Otherwise why did he sign a $100m record deal in 1992?

[@mulliganstew72]

@@joaniec6178 Because he could.

[@YvetteO.]

I would have loved to hear more of Carol Cooper's take on Prince. For me, she had the most provocative commentary about Prince. Loved her input.

[@mulliganstew72]

I agree! Very insightful and open minded woman.

[@MakeArtNotWar2023]

Carol Cooper is on point. I'd love to hear more from her regarding Prince. She knows what's up.

[@Ambrosia369]

in the midst of it all this success, I think there was a major void in his life . in the end, music was his only true friend

[@MakeArtNotWar2023]

Throughout his career, love was a focus, which has different manifestations. That was the ultimate goal in his life.

[@tomgeorgearts]

+Danielle Rameau Well, I think maybe he was scarred by his mother leaving all he time to go on tour, which may be why he always obsessed about intimacy with women... (all women can represent the mother to men)

[@Ambrosia369]

From what I've seen, it doesn't seem like he was good at picking out his women. And I also wondered why he never try to have any more children after he lost his son, knowing how many women out there would have loved to have his children.

[@mamakifrombigisland]

Toure ruined it for me.

[@pulsarstargrave256]

It's great to see I'm not the only one who liked UNDER THE CHERRY MOON! In fact, I love it just as much as Purple Rain! It was in black and white so of course, that's going to alienate a lot of people used to full color but I found it highly enjoyable!

[@smoothpants]

That's his best movie IMO. I love UTCM!

[@petra4237]

I love ‘under the cherry moon’ too! I loved all 3 main characters. The fact it was in B&W. Christopher and Tricky were so funny! Amazing music: ah his piano solo’s makes me melt... The list goes on... I love it!

[@pulsarstargrave256]

@@petra4237 I love the car scene where Chris shows her some of his poetry...his misspelled poetry, for which he tried to claim "poetic license"!

[@richardbullis6263]

Prince, Whitney, Michael and Earth wind and fire are total artists and who transforms music. Never will they come back this way.

[@mulliganstew72]

Also add George Michael and Madonna to the list.

[@anthonyphillips533]

"I heard about Prince years and years before I even understood what he was doing as a musician..." Oh so very well spoken

[@Theflowoflove]

As the discussion developed it opened up two deep truths. Carol Thompson really got it. He was very much an artist in the same way as Sun Ra, Prince articulated all archetypes & pushed the message of what love truly is & once you get that, what are you going to do about it. He gave every perspective & everything he delivered was filled with the deepest intent of love. He was also an incredibly humane being & did so much philanthropic work throughout his journey. Prince was deeply witty wise & a vehicle of what love is. " Colonized minds" states his observations. His body of creativity was a lesson in reminding every one to be loving creativity.Thank you Prince, you reached so many, in so many ways. Prince transcends this planet & has now made the transition on his journey home. This earth journey was only a very small aspect of his heartful sense of purpose. Race colour gender age time space & language, are all part of this construct, Prince knew it to be all a mere projection. His message was remember, be love, alone yet never lonely. Thank you all for sharing.

[@chrislacy1990]

Prince will be remembered, without question, as pop's greatest artist. He had no real weaknesses and mastered every facet of his craft. #RIPPrince

[@ubself]

Chris Lacy everyone has weaknesses Including Prince..... of course, and trust he did! Although great, he wasn’t perfect

[@chrislacy1990]

Genevieve Hansen I agree with you. I didn’t say nor was I intending to say that he was perfect. For instance, he didn’t play horns yet he had the ability to do it if he wanted to since he was a multi-instrumentalist. I hope that clears up any confusion.

[@normanlovesirsaxalot2991]

Maybe no weaknesses in pop.However, his limitations are obvious to many of us....

[@normanlovesirsaxalot2991]

@@ubself Absolutely.Sounds much like Idolatry here.As a musician, I had just thought the same, and replied that here.Genius??? Haaa.Flashes of it...

[@jaycllarke7650]

His weakness was his strength..his ego

[@bryanpolitte]

If there's EVER a Prince film, Spike needs to direct it! Thank you.

[@the_Rade]

Oh god no!

[@NycBeauty]

Prince was sexy, sensual , charming , funny, talented , creative, artistic , otherworldly , bad-ass, out spoken , uninhibited, ethereal , spiritual, an enigma, unique and a SOUL BROTHER. He will always be in my heart💜. No one will every compare to you PRINCE💜

[@christhedemocrat]

Yes indeed

[@Celt-gc6hn]

i feel you.

[@kelabell3783]

well said

[@pennydandrews5443]

Poetically put. Thanks

[@heturnal]

Well said

[@AlexaExtraordinaire]

Thank you for posting this video. I feel I needed it. Still heartbroken over Prince. RIP my musical hero and inspiration.

[@Thespeedrap]

yeah me too.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

😢💜😇

[@annawarner8374]

Prince was sent on Earth by the God to enlighten humanity

[@judyseals7070]

True that!!!!

This is true. It was his symbol even more than his music, but people now cannot appreciate it because they dont understand its significance. Its a sign that will be used in the future by a more evolved humanity. THEN his sign will be more significant than the Christian cross.

[@CocoGGomez]

I'm a fan of Prince , I think his deal was with the Devil his early songs clearly State we don't talk about love we speak of blasphemy. He also says I'm your messiah I will die for you, blasphemy is a unforgivable sin and that's how the devil can trick you if you want to get out of that contract that you signed with the devil when you come across him you have to know that Jesus Christ is God that's why as the older and wiser he got he spoke about Jesus Christ and the cross and if you don't know Christ before you die you better cuz it's too late after I don't know if it was too late for Prince but he wanted to make sure his fans new about Jesus Christ and salvation that's a free gift that Jesus died on the cross and rose on the 3rd day showing man who exactly who he said he is the only way to the father is through the son salvation is a free gift did Jesus Christ died for you and for me whether you believe in it or not you are going to hell and there is no coming back confess you are a sinner and ask for forgiveness and truly repent and ask Jesus to come into your heart and to be your lord and savior and then start reading your Bible and tell someone may God bless you all!!

[@lonironi3754]

Yes!!! I love God he designs the Best.

[@stokedmtb333]

@@CocoGGomez Jesus H. Christ on a popsicle stick…punctuation matters. Run-on sentences are a sin of grammar. May you find the strength and courage to use it correctly.

[@michelevroomankennett217]

This only makes me love Prince (and Questlove and Spike Lee, in particular) so much more. I have to say Quest's hair looks particularly gorgeous in this! But the content, the remembrances, and even the fact of who participated... This is a great starting point for deepening one's knowledge of a world-changing soul. Thank you, Prince...

[@zainaib7776]

Prince's life and career should be taught as a college course.

[@mjade1673]

👏👏👏 genius

[@karenrawlings4041]

I agree

[@mbrown5483]

Good thoughts, he was one of the Best.

[@mbrown5483]

Are you familiar with Tracy? One of his best solid grievance of life and death.

[@courylanders4142]

In 2014, on the Arsenio Hall show, Prince said he would have liked to teach in some capacity.

[@JohnSmith-wj7ge]

Spike Lee can really suck the happiness out of a room.

[@HarpoSpoke]

Yeah, Spike couldn't resist being negative about Prince doing a Mick Jagger move at 30:23.

[@onesong2001]

Maybe Spike was just keeping it real

[@angelafalsetta4309]

Spike Lee had two tributes to Prince here in Brooklyn, NY at his own office/home!! He is just sharing his thoughts to us and I thank him ...Everyone is hurting...badly!! Peace

[@itswhat3v3r]

unless is something about race. he ain't happy

[@itswhat3v3r]

Spike may have been keep it real about prince "not liking sistas" at that time. but prince was about integration anyway. bringing races together like he did in his band. spike didn't talk much except to mention that, and princes hand in malcom x. Come on spike, don't let you're heart be bitter and feed into this race shit... on the bright side, I'm glad he supported bernie. Lol

[@giri.goyo_yt]

At around 57:58 the convo about The Eighties and the politics and culture of sex is compelling and needs to be discussed more. We lost whatever we were trying to convey back then and all we have left is the music and fashion and not the substance. Prince was definitely a person of color who reigned in all of those aspects and explored every element of freedom. Great panel!

[@Bodyknowledge77]

I remember "When Doves Cry" was in massive, constant rotation on MTV(the golden years of it) and being transfixed to it especially. That was the intro to the man like Jimi and Little Richard but still his own and highly remarkable.

[@230606mil]

Miles Davis described Price as a combination of Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Charlie Chaplin.....he used everything he had. Sad talking about him in the past tense. I would tell fellow Musicians that Prince was the best Guitarist alive. They'd say..."Prince"?? Yes, he can make you soar inside with the things he can do. Damn, he could have been here another 20 years easy.

[@Jsimm100]

+230606mil Truth

[@dyanaprinze6wondawoman]

+230606mil I agree. Everytime I watch the video of him slaughtering his solo on "Guitar Gently Weeps" I get chills. He's one of my favorite guitarists along with Hendrix of course.

[@anthonyphillips533]

I think he was most accurately a Cuisinart of James Brown, Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone, Neal Schon, Carlos Santana, and Charlie Chaplin. If you never saw him live, then you simply NEVER had any idea of the quality of guitarist he was.

[@Jsimm100]

I totally Agree

[@evanabbott2737]

He was the best at surprising you with his talent. He could do ANYthing...🤷‍♂️ R.I.P.🙏❤️

[@victoriasmith9123]

Great story on the funding of Malcolm X situation and how Prince and others affluent African Americans participated.

[@TheFaceofHumanError]

Dear Carol Cooper, Please write a Prince book. Yours Sincerely, My Money.

[@vashmeister]

+The Face of Human Error Yes, C. Cooper - write it!

[@iiz6966]

The Face of Human Error AMEN

[@prezooom4307]

LMBO

[@hakikahshamsiden5837]

I would love to hear a conversation with Carol Cooper, Alan Light and Questlove. They are loaded with musical history.

[@lacyjags9594]

I love Prince, always have, and his music will always be among my most treasured, but damn I can only take so much hero worship. Makes me wanna wash my eyes and ears out with a live video of Prince, and let it speak for itself.

[@MzMJ77]

I LOVED Under the Cherry Moon. I loved it! I did not need it to be linear. Parade makes me feel joy...even the sad songs. LOVED it. Didn't know the names she's dropping in this discussion. I loved the entire European-ness and the black and white. Purple Rain was awesome. I can watch both repeatedly. RIP to my fave artist. I never watched Graffiti Bridge or got the soundtrack. I never watched Sign of the Times either.

[@Purple1984Rain]

So glad Ahmir mentioned the 12 inch version of Little Red Corvette. It's so much better than the radio edit with a terrific funky bass line and more guitar riffs from Dez. That classic synthesizer intro is indeed one of the most beautiful pieces of music Prince ever recorded.

[@AwesomeBlackDude]

link please

[@raha78]

It's on the Ultimate Prince album

[@Sheila612Miller]

Shane Anthony yes your right he wrote that about a girl he like named Miling Poole she lived in ST Paul while he was over here in Mpls

[@LG-kx8xl]

Shane Anthony ❤I remember first hearing about it in typing class. I was in 9th grade & seniors were in my class. They came in talking about it & my ears perked up! My goal that day after school was to get to hear it. I had loved Prince since the beginning & Always will. PRINCELUV4EVER!!!❤

[@sw9879]

Would love to hear.

[@opulent1]

This was incredible! The only thing missing was his work as a philanthropist...

[@ChristinaGina]

+OneKoolKat Didn't you forget? Media never talks about the good! haha

[@Einnor084]

+Christina Gina LOL!!! True dat!

[@giri.goyo_yt]

+OneKoolKat Yup!

[@giri.goyo_yt]

+Christina Gina Ditto.

[@charlenelynnkinniebrew3161]

theogore Pattyaustin

[@giri.goyo_yt]

Carol is definitely a clear voice that resonates in this group. She got Prince and sees the big picture musically, artistically, socially and racially. Man, I'd love to hear more from her.

[@purpleclove1929]

Ahhhhh Quest!!!! Thank you for the Electrifying Mojo!!! I grew up on Detroit music, I loved Purple Rain, but I always give Mojo credit for me falling in love with the music...his mixes...I HAD to go back to the beginning....Mojo introduced me to Prince, and Prince taught me how to listen to music!!!

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

This Man of God had too many great moments that will go down in the history of music and rock n roll.......

[@candacespears7707]

I'm a HUGE Prince fan. His death has left a gaping hole in my heart. I remember seeing Prince for the FIRST time in 1980. I was a 17 years old and I watched both American Bandstand and Soul Train almost religiously. There are times in your life when you don't know WHY you remember that few minutes of a single day. I didn't understand fully what I was seeing or hearing but it was something that struck a chord within me. He was so incredibly new and different. When I went off to college in the fall of 1980 in California, college parties were rife with Dirty Mind and it was a time before the age of Herpes and HIV/AIDS- in other words, sex was something we were all doing and Dirty MInd was our soundtrack at every house party. Up all night, dancing to Prince, Rick James, MJ and soooooo many others.

[@WestieKatie]

It’s taken six years for me to be able to watch these videos

[@MrPackers66]

Thank you so much for doing this and for posting it. It's the most real thing I've seen or read on a the man and his music since it snowed in April...

[@FlossieMcKinley]

He was a musical genius in our midst. They will write tons about his music in the years to come. The part about his passing is that people will forget the hijinxs and focus on the music which is why he was so utterly private. When you focus on the gift you will get to open the package.

[@MzMJ77]

I don't remember what got me into Prince. Just remember loving his music and respecting his talent. Prince began recording a year before I was born. Prince's music seems like it was part of my life. I'm going to miss him in the world.

[@aprilosborn1886]

I don't know how the attorneys for record company can take your birth name from you, he'll Always be PRINCE to me, they couldn't take his genius. Every time I hear a Prince song it reminds me of how much fun I was having w/ my friends at the club, or in my car going to work. RIP..

[@margiedaniels489]

This is powerful, and like it's noted, as great as he was, he died alone. MY HEART HURTS for your Mr. NELSON....#YOU WERE ADORED!!!! RIP

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

🥲💜😇

[@MrJacksonvill]

whats great about Prince was that he inspired me to be a Band leaser although I wasn't qualified,but I was a Band Director..with the littleknowledge I know,it was draped with my Love for music..so when I conjured up the confidence to form my own Band for commercial reasons,was to emulate that ambition and Love for great music..we covered alot of Prince Music and Michael's..only for inspiration to come up with my own sound! So I was a student of his indirectly..and I wanted to even know what inspired him and Michael..because people try to compare them,but there not comparable. Its intrisic for young people who want to do that trade Pop music if you will is to study people who were great.He is one to study,because he also was student of grat music..him and Michael! Rest Well Prince..I will continue to study to get better to honor your name,which is definately a life lived not in vain.

[@sleec3643]

#Questlove Thanks!! for getting the point in the fullness of the remixes that were new creations in and of themselves, period. #SpikeLee slams it home re the necessary recognition, acknowledgement & respect for talent reaffirmed with every minute of dedicated effort, craftsmanship and always holding himself/themselves to the next level. Proof & credibility.

[@mbrown5483]

Prince always making certain we knew what was, Love, Be Yourself, No One will ever take it from you. We Rock, Enjoy.

[@mbrown5483]

Just Leave it all up to him, No particular time.

[@mbrown5483]

can not be to flirty Momma?

[@mbrown5483]

Watch Football Half Time show Purple Rain?

[@the_kingdom]

This was the best discussion about Prince after his death by a group of people who actually knew him at different levels. I'm glad that you all put this together, filmed it and posted it for everyone to watch. Thank you.

[@jdfodio]

The soundtrack for Spike Lee's "Girl 6" film is ALL Prince production. It's better than the film. I expected him to mention it.

[@Reprodestruxion]

Also directed the money dont matter 2nite

[@sharongrant1863]

I think I heard Spike give Prince a shout out for Girl 6, but others were talking so it was hard to make out...

[@JohnSmith-wj7ge]

+jdfodio he seems too drunk and/or arrogant to say something relevant

[@lonironi3754]

I don’t know about SPIKE Lee’s work. I was not a fan. People really thought it was just except-able to steal Prince’s work. ❤️🏀

[@BrendaBaBoom]

Panel members were quite informative and shed light about Prince the artist and man.

[@KarenRMays]

Thank you for doing this, Would love to see more.

[@gabrielle2dream559]

wish they would have stayed on track, with fond memories of Prince.

[@joannamoore4615]

Wow, finally it has been revealed who helped fund the completion of MALCOLM X. Tracey Chapman, Janet Jackson, Prince, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson

[@ISVVVc628]

At the very end of the film while the credits are rolling, all of the contributors pictures are shown.

[@angelafalsetta4309]

The "Fans" are requesting that you might let us know what WE can do to support this most painful loss of Prince. We want to take part too. I wish to express my gratitude to all of you taking place in the Prince Reflection (Remembering Prince) in this group bereavement setting!! We are all still in disbelief and deep grief. While most of us never personally met Prince... we are in great despair since his passing. "His passing" ...those words do still stick in my throat and believe they always will. Yes, it kills me too Prince died alone and although had many loved ones... no real family system. So, if it is such sorrow for us...I cannot imagine how it is for all of you who all had the once in a lifetime, wonderful experience of having Prince in your lives.....having known him...loved him...had his love. Know we are thinking of you too in your helplessness and sadness. Know that those of us who loved Prince from "afar" are suffering too. Let's face it... We are all taking this HARD!! We miss our visionary, our genius, perfect musician and performer, our prophet. our miracle, OUR FRIEND!! These groups you are doing are helping us too. Please keep them up!! TYSM!! XO

[@michellereed9070]

prince was a musical genius he will live forever. i personally think he never got the recognition he deserved. there will never be another artist as influential. those days are long gone.

[@mightymo7687]

i remember another tour he had a basketball hoop on the stage and he sunk every shot in

[@flowingqi8735]

+mightymo Lovesexy, my fav tour

[@DanielleS1001]

Loved when QuestLove mentioned Electrifying Mojo's late night interview. I waited until midnight to listen to the airing of that live interview. It was so amazing to hear Prince in an interview since he rarely interviewed back then. He called back the next night to give us fans a special message. I and the rest of Detroit loved Prince from day one thanks in part to Electrifying Mojo.

[@illuzeweb]

+Danielle Sims Mojo and his eleventeen minute intros.. yet that's what made him what he is

[@pridehunter2507]

I'm 51 years old from Detroit and one of my greatest memories was going to the Purple Rain tour on day 7 at Joe Louis Arena on a Sunday night. Thank you Prince ❤

[@annawarner8374]

The more time pass, the more I believe that Prince was an extraterrestrial being brought into this World by Gods - he clearly was a genius, not only a musical genius.

[@evanabbott2737]

He was the kind of person who only comes along every hundred years or something...massive, massive talent. Like, our Mozart or Beethoven.🤔 R.I.P.🙏❤️

[@u2haveaniceday]

Saw this and thought it was absolutely beautiful and a great way to hear how everyone is feeling Thank you God Bless so many memories......

[@Donna777]

I find the ending interesting. At 1:24:20 Spike starts talking about how "if you go back over the music now so much of the lyrics are prophetic"...then mentions Let's Go Crazy and how "when he says you're on your own, if the elevator tries to being you down and he dies alone in the elevator?!?!". Then the other guys add in how Prince said the elevator was the symbol for the devil and how there's so much death in those lyrics, then Spike starts talking about Sometimes It Snows In April and how that song really hit him...then the guy in the middle interrupts to say "actually we gotta wrap, I'm being told it's time to leave the room" (as one of the ladies is attempting to make a comment). Interesting how just when the topic of Prince's mysterious death comes up, it's suddenly time to wrap up the show.

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

IKR😮🤨🤨🤨🤨……LOVE & MISS YOU PRINCE 💜😇

[@bmassey1288]

I was blessed to be a event coordinate and met Prince, Morris Day , Anthony Hamilton, Quest love and many more. Meeting Prince and Morris Day were the most dear to my heart. So funny many stated I look like one of Prince's girls. I have even been compared to his wife. Awesomeness. Many need to recognize him for both nationalities he is. Prince expressed that in many ways.

[@saiyanleague653]

Kimbra is so adorable

[@a.robinson2779]

Agreed lol

[@prezooom4307]

@@a.robinson2779 sssssss

[@carlettagoodrichmann1513]

Men and women world wide journeyed through colors of the world through his thumbing on the guitar to his excellence in orchestration of the staffs. his chops riffed volumes from the WEST coast swing to classical NEW AGE sounds A guardian of waves of music sight and sound

[@wandagoodnough9663]

Prince is still HERE!!! Look at all those people on the platform!!! They have been inducted by PRINCE to tell the TRUTH? of his life. Which they will are doing a DARN EXCELLENT job!!!

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💜😇

[@marianyulo9066]

Prince was the one and only . I loved that mans talent . He was a genius . He was gorgeous . I’m so sad . He’s gone . RIP prince . You are missed . But never forgotten . I still watch his videos today yea two years later . He was my favorite. Damn so sad so young to go . I never got to see him in person cuz didn’t have the money . To see him but I saw him on the Telly and his movies under the cherry moon was a good movie purple rain . His music touched my heart for sure .

[@Kiantevia757]

My favorite artist of all time 💜💜💜

[@ChristinaGina]

I love Carol. She's smart and real.

[@MezzoFashionisto]

+Christina Gina Carol is amazing I've started reading some of her other work and it's great. They should've let her speak more. There was a bit of a "misogynistic wall of noise" on this panel.

[@ChristinaGina]

Agreed, babe.

[@Einnor084]

+Coco la Mezzo Well da lily WOman, thinkz Prince wuz just a student. She probably couldn't elevate him 2 sucha lofty position, such azz master, or da teacher. I prefer da misogony, n comparison 2 anutha WOman, minimizing Princez mportance & true stature.

[@MezzoFashionisto]

Ron Beck She wasn't saying that he was less than a master, she was saying that by remaining open to learning and observing the other artistry around him, he became even more of a master of his art. Even when you are an absolute master at something, cutting yourself off from attaining more knowledge will only hinder your art, Prince never did that because he was a true musical genius. And "misogynistic wall of noise" is actually a Prince and 3rd Eye Girl lyric, so there's that.

[@Einnor084]

+Coco la Mezzo Ok mama. I stand corrected.

[@gwenrenee8641]

The Journalist dude did the absolute best at embodying sharing a Prince memory!!!!

[@sushie29]

I wish I could get an Prince encyclopedia with all these speakers as writers. In this conversation there is so much about Prince that is discussed here from so many angles and truths. It is the conversation now that is missing an what Prince is and what he means to all of us

[@i.t.t.]

thank you so very much for this.

[@joancummins5798]

Prince was and is pure music. When he performed he touched your soul and you would get chills. Later in his life and he gave interviews one would listen. He was profound and funny, but you would pay attention. He touched my soul and noone will ever replace him. He exceeded in every thing he did.

[@samanta7327]

I'm the same way as Quest I listen to the music first then lyrics last. Great input Quest Love!!!!!

[@bernadettecook3461]

In watching this forum, it would be astounding for Prince's genius approach to the artistry of making music, musically, and conceptually be studied and taught in a course form in universities....True Musicology! The greatest tribute to the man. I think if it could truly be captured for what it really was, as he did it, THAT is what he would want to share with up and coming musicians and youth who aspired to be musicians. He did that in life, mentoring and collaborating with artists. The fans have the music...but as he studied, he is now among the artists who should be studied....not just adored.

[@river_snow]

This was such a beautiful conversation and panel, grateful.

[@tonowari]

loving this positive panel. i miss prince so much

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

ME TO😢💜😇

[@gregjohnson1414]

I live 10 minutes away from Paisley Park, and in 2002-2003 my buddy's dad sold his home on Lake Riley in Chanhassen to Prince. Nobody can ever take that personal connection from me.

[@slyleggs4344]

Ask anyone at the top of there game in the industry, and they will all tell you that prince is the one. They all have been influenced or dream of that level of quality. Prince is the biggest most complete package since mozart. May never be another funky mother like him again. Peace Mr Nelson

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE PRINCE 💜😇

[@prettymuchgodly6613]

Great panel discussion.... The end though when Toure talk down about how he lived his life... Prince knew exactly what he was doing. Based on the discussion to me but didn't cared about this present world because it's the afterlife that interest Prince more... He said that he does what he do so the faster he can get to his destination... Which is the afterlife... According to his Mel B interview.. He just lived out the end of his days to transition to where he was going.. So therefore he doesn't attached himself to worldly system because at the end of the day he knew that money cannot solve humanity biggest problem... Which he came to realize in his later life. So who ever gets his music 🎶 he will be heard and whoever gets his money he doesn't really care. That is what I understand from Prince through this discussion.

[@stace_d]

This was really great. Prince was, no IS, a king... Usually I'm a Spike Lee fan, but he didn't really add anything to this discussion. He worked with Prince on a couple occasions and had been seen at bball games next to him. He could have added more to this.

[@Einnor084]

+K Cain LOL!!! Peepz, alwayz b so hard on poor ole Spike. I think he does it 2 himself. C how he cast himself, n his moviez. DUH bumbling-azz fool. N all REALity, Spikez a cool guy. He probably, didn't want 2 divulge 2 much. He mite b angry @ Prince 4 dying. 1 less person he can call, when hez ready 2 do his Marcus Garvey, Nate Turner, or MLK moviez. LOL!!!

[@lforte3657]

The angels are watching & crying Prince " IS " off the charts

[@jacquecunningham1330]

This was freaking awesome. All the different point of views and the simple fact that each person allowed another to get there views across. Great listen guys and gals👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@madhatters123]

okay i have the privilege to dance on stayed as a back dancer at the 2004 Essence Festival with Sheila E wendy from revolution and i remember the glam slam club right here in minneapolis,mn and after the club is the real party at paisley park after dark it was the bomb every friday and saturday and what and remember the batman movie ?? when he did the sound track. He did a glam slam party with dancer including me and some friends dress up as the batman the joker the riddle all the characters of the batman and then he rock it with the new power generation. oh don't forget the store he had uptown prince jacket prince shirts you name it he had it . I will always love him for what he does for minneapolis and for the people he still lives in my heart forever.

[@ubself]

Leonard Taylor agree, Mpls girl here

[@lifeloverlorijean]

The saddest thing about this entire situation to me too is that someone as talented and famous as Prince, could and would die all alone! You have to wonder if he was ever afraid, or if he just blacked out and was gone that fast. This interview is very insightful and I learned much about the artist Prince, and he was a genius for sure, yet how truly sad that he died all alone, no wife, no children, where were his siblings? When one sibling makes it big, and goes far beyond his sisters and brothers, he will often feel more alone sadly.

[@DJ-vu9lx]

We all die alone. It's a singular experience.

[@naddanbb]

death is the great leveler. you might be a fanatic or even worship someone but we are all equal.

[@jorettadrive9439]

Would love to hear a few of the panel members have a more in-depth, focused discuss.

[@gregmuscovalley3791]

I'm from the Detroit area. Iistened to the Electrifying Mojo every night. All my musical heros were flawed, James, Sly, George,Marvin, Genius and flaws go hand in hand.

[@lureecelewis9013]

This was an AMAZING discussion. Just got the nerve to watch it... WOW...

[@debiterrell3829]

Interesting video & informative. I'm impressed & thank you KZbin. Ty for uploading

[@vicvictor8557]

I love that they brought up the legacy and influence of Nona Hendryx and Labelle! RIL PRINCE!!!!!

[@misslizzit]

Wow, I am sitting here thinking about when I first heard" When Doves Cry" and how I would turn the radio from station to station and see how many times a day it was played!!! And listen to the album everyday all day so I could pretend I was singing with him like a video or concert!!! Anytime he dropped an album/cassette when I was a girl, I made it my business to get it!!! The purple album for Purple Rain, the 12 inches of the "B-sides", and anything following that, I have! Magazines with his face on the covers or not, I bought! I just hate that most of all my original stuff got lost thru the years! I replaced most of his music with Cds years later, but I always like to have the originals. I cherish him now by listening to his music daily ,which I have done anyways since I can remember. His influence in my life is vast and great! Listening to his songs has gotten me thru so many sad, depressing and hard times and I'll forever keep his memory alive in my life. I went out and got my first tattoo the day he passed of his symbol so that I can feel him in me always. Thank u Prince Rogers Nelson for your gift and love. God created something very special when He gave u to the World and we all will miss your presence in the flesh, but keep your spirit and dreams alive and well with your music.

[@earlygail]

Love “Joy In Repetition”

[@margueritebien-aime963]

Beautiful! Thank You!

[@DrewJonesandSparky]

Imagine hearing Soft And Wet by Prince and it reminds you of your mom!

[@BrandiOnTheMic]

😂😂😂 right?!!

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@hobbes4583]

these hateful comments are a bunch of empire babies. This panel is legit. full of people with great insight into a genius. shut up and listen to grown ups talk.

[@CigaraStCistar]

Prince would not approve everyone on this panel. IJS. LOL Some people have been hailed definitive on artist and not really. Many cliche'd moments nothing in depth here. Spike Lee was the most genuine. True close ones, True family, True fans will continue to mourn beyond the weeks and months of his transformation. Family isn't always the bloodlines but to say he wasn't close to his sister of all the siblings is such a vague statement. One must understand a Gemini, a Genius, a Visionary. To truly exact their purpose they will be alone, they must be alone more than not. What we all should be thankful for as fans and admirers of his work is that at the later part of his life he engaged more which included social media and of all the music, the artistry was NOT for his close ones but for his fans... through his transformation Prince Rogers Nelson remained an enigma, befittingly so. Prince never gave access to his personal life the way many are trying to indulge/reveal. If a friend very sure you KNOW you should not reveal too much. Panel suspect, so however he died, it doesn't matter to fans and while we all tune in to hear some reveals you can tell what feels full of hot air and what is not. Prince would want less reveals many of us feel... for it was the music... his Purpose was fulfilled. I loved how Dez interviewed but he would not speak on the last conversation taken place months before Prince transition. Vann Jones said it best if you talk on how you know this and that if Prince was alive you would not be all in that inner circle. Definitely if a fan, fan here since 78 check out PRINCE.ORG one of the best online sources where you can see more in depth and feel more in depth vibes.

[@dianamelton24]

CIGARA ST CISTAR

[@joaniec6178]

CIGARA ST CISTAR That Kimbra talking about "Musicology" which is one of his most overrated albums.

[@lagoldie9783]

I have to say some of the speakers came across as haters and shady, smh. I don't think Prince would have liked to see this 😂

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

I knew him . Young gifted mixed breed. PRINCE NELSON ROGERS. A crazy free spirited think out if the box magical guitar playing genius. Musicology will always BE. Thank you Anthony SPIKE we follow our cultures with honor.

[@jayrod9002]

This is so great. Thanks.

[@gregwilliams9737]

This is awesome, thankx 4 sharing

[@KARENK72886]

great convos...speculations and acknowledgements...it's all good. Prince...go forth...xox

[@kimberlystull1537]

love this video really miss you Prince :( he was a Genius best musician ever nothing will ever compare to him he was murdered I hope he gets his justice he was a Prophet #JUSTICEFORPRINCE #RIPPRINCE

[@robinmanning8361]

I personally like Quests long drawn out memory....his soundtrack.

[@CuirPhotodotNet]

...i remember several people including SPIKE...saying ugly things about PRINCE...in print....and in concert....most of those people at the time had not met him..yet..but of course what the deal is he did represent things that triggered people..now those people say they were his good friends once they met him...and got to know him a bit...that taught me a lot...about him...and about people in general..he really challenged people..his mystery..really made people confront themselves....and i could see it wasnt so pretty...but it got better later...

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

SHAME ON YOU SPIKE LEE!!!🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@Ariel-pi6lw]

my first memory of Prince was when I was eight years old it was 1988 and my mom had a vhs video of purple rain the film I saw it when my mother left and I was alone it was the most memorable entrancing movie I'd ever seen I loved every thing about it after that I went out and bought the soundtrack on cassette listened to it everyday after school Prince became my favorite artist of all time I loved him so much that when I first heard he passed was on the radio I was driving I had to pull over I couldn't believe it my heart sank in my chest he was a rare and beautiful soul

[@xxxloveydovey67xxx10]

YES HE WAS 💜😇

[@TheSF1986]

Trippy to hear Questlove invoke the greatness of Detroit's The Electrifying Mojo. He introduced me to Sade on his show in 1985.

[@nome5123]

We are all made up of the sum parts of our backgrounds. So much of what Prince did musically came out of his mind and that in itself is mysterious. His image was an incredibly important part to his success and every artist success, he understood that. He destroyed myths and showed you can be yourself and make it. If you are a young artist regardless of the tools you use, learn your craft, be observant, and use your imagination.

[@mbrown5483]

Love Prince he was one of the most important people I got to be under same roof. we all know.

[@mbrown5483]

Prince was there and was incredible,

[@mbrown5483]

Welcome to talent, if not enjoy the view.

[@mbrown5483]

Prince already affected everyone. His Genius, welcome to the best of bend on Generation. One person did all. No wonder. Love that. Yes Master Degree. Amongst all the others. Welcome to Crying for Tracy.

[@mbrown5483]

Yes Tracy was there, welcome to April Snow,

[@bazebluu58]

The first song on the for you album..&. Baby I'm a star!