Where is the Funk? How Prince Created the Minneapolis Sound (feat. Jellybean Johnson of The Time)

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The electro-funk style known as the Minneapolis Sound took over pop music in the 1980s and 90s. LA is in Minneapolis to meet with Jellybean Johnson of the Minneapolis Sound pioneering band, The Time, to find out how Prince and artists like Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis developed the sound. Jellybean also helps LA create his own Minneapolis-style original composition.
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[@SoundFieldPBS]

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[@Zeldarw104]

Yes. Yes. Yes. I love it get down with y'all bad--self!😍🎧💯🎸🥁 We want the funk-- made it funky!💜

[@susanmazzanti5643]

It really is a need to follow the music wherever it takes me. This sound takes me up on my feet to move. Music tells you so much about the people is a time and place.

[@janbonne]

Thank u 🙏 these synth trumpets are well timed

[@hustler3of4culture3]

MC Solar was also produced by Jimmy Jam I believe

[@mrflynn01]

Sound Field, at least you’re smart enough to use Logic Pro X!

[@kooma7190]

As a young Korean-American kid who moved to the US at 12, Prince was both a revolution & revelry. I think today's Kpop owes more to him & the Minnesota sound than people recognize both in musical, fashion, and performance styles.

[@nickhughes4800]

I met Jellybean once out at a dance club.. Super nice dude! It was shortly after Prince died. I'd seen Morris Day and The Time perform but didn't recognize him. I introduced myself to him up at the bar and since he looked like he was an OG Minneapolis cat that was probably around during Prince's heyday, I asked him randomly if he had any Prince stories. He laughed and said, "ya I grew up with him." My name is Jellybean Johnson!." I immediately realized I was talking to Minneapolis funk royalty and talked his ear off for like 15 minutes. I am kind of embarrassed I didnt recognize him right away and I didn't know that he was more than just a drummer! Dude rips on guitar and and produced some Jams like Black Cat for Janet Jackson! Anyways, thanks for being a super nice dude Jellybean and keeping the Minneapolis sound alive!

[@callmemonkh9020]

Yes, Jellybean EXPANDED himself, beyond the great angle he was already in. I Love Janet's 'thePleasurePrinciple,' which he contributed to her 'Control' album.

[@nickhughes4800]

@@callmemonkh9020 cool, I'll check it out!

[@ickystrashcan....anothersm9749]

Cool

[@ProphetsOfRockTV]

For better or worse, regardless of intention, Prince was his father’s dream.

[@DojoOfCool]

This is the best episode of Sound Field not only history but the breakdown of the tracks and how they fit together is cool. More content like this please!

[@dj_laundry_list]

it's especially good without nahre

[@bobsmusichesterjr8758]

@@dj_laundry_list KNOW THY HISTORY

[@aaronbazil]

Yes!

[@JonMarM]

When the music makes you put that stank face on, you know it's funky.

[@nonameisthename138]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣IKR

[@Shamanysm]

@Rising Sun I know folks ( be it musicians or listeners) putting that stank face on *thinking* the music is being funky, where most of the times is sloppy.

[@Brodieinmd]

I remember when Prince released the album Dirty Mind. Black radio thought it was to rock oriented, and White radio stations thought it was too Black. Prince broke so many barriers back in the day.

[@darklordthomaspie6293]

Funny thing about 'black radio thought it too rock oriented' is that Chuck Berry and Little Richard, two black musicians invented rock music.

[@chippy7745]

Why the heck is Prince not listed on any of the top rockers of all time lists. I just googled it and I see a lot of Freddy Mercury and such. Not that these rockers weren’t great but WHERE is Prince’s name? This is really strange to me. These lists are all incorrect in my eyes. You too? Must fix this (injustice).

[@DjIceCnS]

@@chippy7745 yes because they always put Prince to the Funk Genre. But he was more than that.

[@razjml]

@@DjIceCnS Thing with Prince is he doesn't fit neatly in any one category. Like I wouldn't call him the greatest rock guitarist (that's Hendrix), and he's not my favorite vocalist, but he was also more than just that. He was 100% the greatest pop rock MUSICIAN, and nobody is even close at #2. Even Michael Jackson didn't play every instrument on his albums and sing at the same time.

[@marianpeppers2061]

...and made them pay significantly...THEY DID...not realizing their rejections. lol...(the stations)..

[@user-ym4dw5vc8q]

As a fan of Prince's from South Korea, which doesn't have a lot of knowledge of African American music, this channel is priceless! I love this Prince&Minneapolis episode! I learned a lot. Thank you so much and please keep making good videos for music fans :D

[@pikiwiki]

Korean funk recognize

[@atribecalledjudah5436]

Welcome bro, we have lost of legendary music 🎶 for your enjoyment!

[@Vhagaryen]

Teddy Riley, who pioneered the New Jack Swing subgenre of R&B, has produced tracks for South Korean artists in recent years.

[@Stanlayy-em4fk]

@Lachi James Make my funk the P-funk!

[@callmemonkh9020]

Hey, 'howyadoin,' SouthKorea! If you ever have any 'Prince questions,' just put it up here, and...bingo!... somebody will definitely fill U in.

[@nancypatricia511]

Thanks for mentioning John Nelson. I have been thinking about him and his history since reading "Prince: The Beautiful Ones. It is quite evident that John Nelson was disappointed with not being able to break out of the local club scene of his day and seeing the interest in the music that he played dwindle down to only being background music in strip clubs. But if you study where John Nelson came from and his tough upbringing, it would seem that he did not pick up the piano until the age of twenty after having settled in Minneapolis. Who picks up the piano at the age of twenty, starts gigging in clubs for pay and then later forms a jazz trio but someone who is innately gifted and passionate about music? John Nelson, because of his boldness and determination, is very much a part of the tree of the music people have been enjoying for decades. It is a shame that at least one record of his music was not produced before he passed so he could have had that satisfaction.

[@stacismith4263]

I am so happy that Minneapolis, and just Minnesota in general, is getting some recognition!

[@ianlangsev5828]

Staci Smith me too! So happy to see my city get some attention for once! 😁

[@pickzkickz]

Since the 80s

[@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423]

Your Vikings are doing their thing as well. And the gophers represented in the bowl games this year. The world sees you

[@dccalling5960]

@@whyhasgooglemessedwithmych1423 yeah I wouldn't count on Minnesota sports teams for anything, even if I am a die-hard Wild fan. The Lynx get things done though!

[@devinbarrett3652]

So, "Yung Gravy" doesnt ring a bell, he's from Minnesota & I'm all the way in Canada, didn't know what Minnesota was until I heard of him honestly.

[@hongkongcantonese501]

This gave a much needed perspective to not only Prince's genius, but the entire phenomenon of the Minneapolis sound. Much appreciated.

[@etpslick100]

Lot of people don’t know that Jellybean is a mean guitar player. Listen to the production works of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. That was their ‘secret weapon!’😌👍🏾

[@kingsports1113]

Facts

[@Pricklyhedgehog72]

Prince was quite simply, a musical phenomenon. Despite the fame he never lost his love for Minneapolis and his roots.

[@gemment1]

That was pure genius & nice to see Jellybean Johnson playing guitar. He was also the drummer in the group called The Family!!!👍

[@danbeech6]

@Frank H. Coleman II First band to record "Nothing compares to you"

[@preston80]

St. Paul &

[@chj2]

Jellybean also produced the ROCKIN' , "Black Cat" for Janet Jackson.

[@c3s4r612mx]

Minneapolis stand up!!! 🙌🏽

[@danielstanley5336]

This isnt too far away from a documentary you'd watch via a streaming channel, brilliant

[@joosee6767]

I'm from Dallas TX , just spent two weeks in Minneapolis , I've always loved Mark Lettieri , he always talks about prince and that Minneapolis influence in his playing , I became addicted to listening to prince a year ago , and rn going back to Dallas and having experienced the Minneapolis style I'm ready to start incorporating it in my playing.

[@eatdoritoyum]

I've lived in Minnesota my whole life and this was incredible to watch. Much love!

[@ianlangsev5828]

eatdoritoyum completely agree!

[@DJAstroBlackMusic]

This was one of the best, I’ve seen on the Minneapolis sound. I grew up in Minneapolis, am a NH Polar. I was friends with a lot of those guys back in the day. They were my mentors, most are a few years older than me. I lived in a house with Gentlemen Of Style, whose members included Craig Screamer Powell (Mazarati), Greg Cauthen (Troop), Jerry Hubbard (The Time, Jesse Johnson) Sheila Rankin (The Girls), Germain Brooks (The Girls) Mark Brown, Sonny Thompson, Andre Cymone were regulars at the house we lived in. It was a great learning experience for a then young directionless teenager.

[@antoniocotton846]

I respect your story. I really do. Great stuff. I'm from California though. Troop members was all from Pasadena, CA. Steve, Allen, Reggie, John-John, Rob is all from the "Dena." So, that was only part that you lost me on.

[@DJAstroBlackMusic]

Antonio Cotton They didn’t play any instruments though, did they? Gregory Cauthen toured with them as their keyboard player and musical director. He also played with Christopher Williams. I am originally from California too. I spent 12-18 in Minneapolis.

[@antoniocotton846]

@@DJAstroBlackMusic ok. I dig what you was sayin now. Yeah. Steve and Allen were both musicians but most of the material was from Chuckii Booker and even Gerald Levert early on. But, I see what you meant now. Right on! Much respect.

[@jpsartre2685]

The Minneapolis sound defined my childhood. Most of my peers had room for Micheal and Prince, whereas I only had time for Prince.

[@toons8744]

Prince is probably my favorite musical artist of all time. His genius is most inimitable and his influence will never fade

[@marqriley5804]

You should get with Netflix in that Prince Documentary. Your Input is Crucial.

[@AbbeyRoadkill1]

Minneapolis has an underappreciated musical history. Prince is only the tip of the iceberg. Great job, and cheers from another musical city, Seattle. 🥂 👍

[@theherbpuffer]

Nobody got shit on the Chicago/Detroit area though. That general area has had the most talent in modern music. Next I'd say would he Texas because I'm biased👍

[@bookish.calirican]

i love LA's facial expressions when he was playing the different parts of the song

[@p.burley4533]

At last, the Minneapolis sound clearly defined for us out-of-towners. Thanks!

[@matthewmwangi5710]

I’ve had the pleasure of playing with Jellybean a couple times at a couple blues jams. Truly mesmerizing man.

[@rileydevries9822]

Prince’s motorcycle is still parked back stage at first ave

[@nonameisthename138]

😮

[@rogermoore27]

I know this kind of sound but I never knew it was from Minneapolis. Incredible. Puts everything into perspective

[@beatz04]

Half of what makes the Minneapolis sound unique is - as Jellybean has pointed out - the way the rhythm guitar is played. 4:58 is a perfect example of that.

[@lavenderbee3611]

I just adore the Minneapolis Sound, it sets all the cells of my body vibrating.

[@HaikalHanafiah]

ohhhh yeahhhhhh, the man that made me fell in love with funk. Controversy album was an example of the Minneapolis sound

[@yakmartin5429]

So irresistible, iconic, dead dry. And how easy it seems to steal, have some egg slicer guitar, oberheim brass, pitched down rimshot... and then find how genius all the originals were. That ideal of a song being accessible for everybody, sticky tunes, stiff beat, and at the same time it makes musicians shout, "Pause! Rewind! The hell was that vocal harmony that crossed the fender rhodes?" Let's make a playlist with Annie Christian, Guitar, Sometimes It Snows In April, The Cross, 2 Nigs United, I Would Die 4 U, It... that was one man. That *IS* one immortal man. Thanks for the video! 🧸👌🏻💕🎸

[@poppopw5305]

I'm a Philly soul man but damn that Minneapolis sound is KILLER and has been for decades. And that groove at the end - Prince himself would be extremely proud!

[@michaelehlert9]

I used to go to the First Avenue often during the early / mid 80s. Feel so fortunate.

[@jgckool22]

Dearly Beloved we gathered here 2 watch this video that Eye have been waiting 4 some 1 2 put this out. It is amazing.🤗 This video helped me a lot 🤘

[@IvanoForgione]

I totally get your quotation here, I've watched that movie so many times when I was a boy... damn. So good.

[@adamredmond6255]

My Dude, that was Funky! Thanks for sharing that! Jellybeans playing of 777-9311 is a monster. Yeah I know Prince programmed it on a machine but he played it live and I saw it many times and it was impressive none the less!

[@ROCKNROLLFAN]

I have PRINCE Dirty Mind on 8-track and its PRICELESS now.

[@chuckst98]

ROCKNROLLFAN No way on 8 track my brother? That’s crazy!!!

[@purplegurl79]

I still have the vinyl!

[@leetate1963]

I think that Prince helped create the Minneapolis sound. I don't think he created it alone. I say that as a Prince fan since 1978 when "Soft and Wet" hit , just weeks after my 15th birthday

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

Well to a degree he did, mainly by replacing the brass section with keyboards. As a matter of fact he's the one that started the two keyboardist concept, before Prince how many Black Acts out there had a two keyboard setup and no horns, Prior to Prince none, so yeah he started a trend back then because all the bands had horns except Mother's Finest and Funkadelic (Parliament was the part with horns, for those not hip...) their sound in the mid 70's are also contributory to the Minneap Sound.

[@leetate1963]

@@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1 I understand that he replaced the horns with keyboards, but my question is did he start that idea... I've listened to other musicians who were in Minneapolis in those days and I never heard any of them say Prince started the Minneapolis sound. I've heard them say things that indicated he was a part of it, but the sole creator, no. For example, Jam and Lewis productions are considered the Minneapolis sound too, but their music does not sound like Prince, other than some of Janet's stuff. But when I listen to SOS Band, Alexander O'Neal and others, I don't hear Prince.. The Time's music sounded like Prince because basically, The Time was Prince.. But I actually hope he did start it, because I've been a huge Prince fan since I heard "Soft and Wet" in 1978. But Thanks for your info

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

@@leetate1963 Well, can't say the sound itself is totally his idea but he's the one that finessed the sound and bought it to the foreground which made it popular and thinking back, yeah he was the one that started keys replacing horns, no one else was doing it, or had done it at that time because all the bands had one keyboardist and if they played a horn line it was during a synth solo.

[@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1]

Ooh, if you didn't notice that after Dirty Mind & Controversy came out, a whole wave of Bands came out horn free and compact.... The Deele, Ready For The World, Tease and Dream Boys & Xavion, Z'Looke & Mazeratti all trace back to the Mineap influence. Though Xavion & Mazeratti had alot of strong Mother's Finest influences too

[@leeharrison8222]

@@GaryTisdaleFungkSta1 I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this. I didn't realize that Prince created the 2-keyboardist model, nor did I know he pioneered the synthesizer-for-horns Minneapolis Sound. I knew he brought it to the forefront and mainstreamed it, branded it, but did not know how instrumental he was to creating that sound.

[@Nitsuga90]

That help me a lot answering why I love prince and the Minneapolis sound! Greetings from Argentina!

[@SoundFieldPBS]

Greetings! We have a lot of other genre focused episodes you might enjoy

[@TheWinterShadow]

I am fortunate to have witnessed the Minneapolis Sound. Totally funky!

[@leedogthedestroyer]

That jam was so funky. The epitome of the Minneapolis sound. Great work!!

[@novacorps2468]

That sound defined the music of my childhood, and most of black music in the 80s. You can hear the demarcation of funk music from the 70s and when the Minneapolis sound came through in the 80s.

[@DPgaming8381]

exploration into the south london jazz scene? ie yussef dayes and alfa mist

[@raniabouzekraoui707]

Dylan Pugh I'd love to see that!

[@banjomango145]

Thatd be dope!

[@NGC_2264]

Agree!

[@dennis_johnson]

Yess

[@NGC_2264]

@@dennis_johnson Or better: "Yazz"

[@ComicPower]

Prince is looking down from Funk heaven and smiling. I will share this amazing video.

[@DumblyDorr]

Loving the insight into the DAW-process :) And how LA is really feeling and communicating the nuances of every part. Also... that track had groove for miles, man... bravo!

[@timboot5412]

Yesss I need me some of that That track was amazing, the best you guys have created so far imo!

[@SoundFieldPBS]

Pretty amazing we had Jellybean Johnson collabing with us.

[@dimitreze]

agreed

[@SoundFieldPBS]

check the pinned comment if you'd like to download the song!

[@Maffulfish]

Why does LA always have the cleanest style?

[@jamesha175]

Maffulfish - it's the water

[@pappagetti]

@@jamesha175And the air

[@jayluv34]

I've been asking that question for years!

[@rickjohnson4887]

are sterile and clean the same-didn't think so

[@SoundFieldPBS]

When I met LA and he came in and he was really dressin' i knew he was perfect for this show.

[@modifiedcontent]

One of the keys to Minneapolis sound not mentioned, Minneapolis studio project Lipps Inc had a huge disco hit with Funky Town. Prince recruited Lipps Inc keyboard player, Matt Fink, and incorporated a lot of elements from Funky Town into his own tracks - Dirty Mind, Controversy era.

[@feoe1]

Great channel soundField, I am learning so much about your musical culture with these videos. Greetings from Colombia🇨🇴

[@SoundFieldPBS]

Greetings!

[@SoundFieldPBS]

I hope you have time to check out some more of our episodes!

[@theusorelha]

Yeah, me too! Greetings from Brazil!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

This was phenomenal. I do honestly believe that Jam & Lewis are the Greatest to ever do it ( check the #1's & the Roster of Artists-worked-with ). They are my Inspiration when I am writing & producing music. Those Cat's are Legendary. oNe LovE from NYC

[@louishalespokenwordpoet2804]

Dope y’all! And don’t forget the Family and fDeluxe, bands that Jellybean Johnson is part of as well, maaad funk there

[@soulsonic]

The guitars on Lady Cab Driver? Essential. Prince from 1999 on always had something for the dance floor, too. Great episode, y'all! Thanks for the convo with Jellybean and the jam on your slice of funk!

[@OriginalOldSkoolFunk]

@Salim Sivaad He got that from Jimmy Nolen and Catfish Collins who played from James Brown. JB called it chicken grease or cheese. A lot of that rythm style came out of Ska and Raggae also.

[@MattMusicianX]

That's right, brother L.A. Music brings people together. It's the opposite of politics. We gotta get into music.

[@peterbollinger8902]

I love the sound.

[@Beryllahawk]

I've really liked Prince's music, even though I was sort of not in the loop about him for a long time - he's one of the musicians I've admired the most though, and one of the most interesting personalities of recent music. I had NO IDEA about some of this, so learning so much new information about what I thought I knew was incredibly satisfying! I'd never even really made the connection between synths and horns in that way. It's so obvious now that you pointed it out, but I think maybe I'd just gotten so used to 80s pop, and the massive amount of synth that was, well, everywhere...I just thought "that was the fashion then" and didn't question what other functions were going on in terms of how that sound served the music. This track you've made seriously sounds like it could've been on the album for Purple Rain, by the way! And it's so wonderful to see how much LA enjoys making music. It's impossible not to smile and tap your feet and wiggle around in the chair, or even just get up and dance a little bit, listening and watching this music "in action" as it were. I don't think I know any words cool enough to describe it! I was a VERY young kid in 1980 - so it's no surprise that I liked this sound so much, with its energy and vibe and just plain FUN. I have no idea if I would have heard Prince's early work in those years, as I was living in NYC for a bit there, but it wouldn't really surprise me. It also doesn't surprise me that (because I was little and all cities were New York) that I had no clue the film Purple Rain was set in Minneapolis. Good thing I never had to compete in any sort of geography quiz, right!!

[@Abaddon231]

As a musician/producer I am very Proud to be born and raised in Minneapolis. We have our problems , but the music scene here is amazing and eclectic.. What an amazing episode!!

[@toofine9]

I love the beat prince make for the track Screams or Passion

[@srcampbell7269]

Great information! Since the 80’s, my formative years, I have adored the MN sound.

[@DemetriusFuller]

So dope and so familiar, because Prince's spirit is spilled all over the video. Thank you thank you.

[@jwbookout]

LA, this is so rich. Thank you for such an in depth look and lesson in this essential material. It was very educational for me.

[@built4speed101]

This is really cool and Jellybean Johnson's explanation on Prince's rhythm guitar playing on Controversy and Kiss is absolutely unique in style and flow!! 🎶Keep.up the funk Minneapolis Sound!!🎶

[@nothingstellar]

I was really excited to see this. I bet this must have been really special for L.A. As I imagined, Minneapolis really has a lovely thing going on. Must be something in the water...

[@ellaser93]

I was a bit disappointed that you didn't use the clip of Janet Jackson's "Minneapolis" shout out in "Escapade." I mark out so hard whenever I hear it!

[@jayskywalker5049]

ellaser93 I know I love it too

[@notcerce]

love the Minneapolis sound

[@DTZinatbakhsh]

You know it's gonna be good when it opens with Prince. You know it's good when it ends with some stank-face quality funk

[@chazzsheckys]

Just before I watched this video, I watched the “James Brown” and the parallels & influences just really stand out. It seems like how you constructed the Minneapolis sound track draws a lot from James Brown’s stressing rhythm over melody.

[@TundrahSounds]

Chazz Shecky a lot! But they combined that with a more minimalist approach and even often avoiding the bass. Sometimes completely, or just playing a few catchy notes. Kinda like how Larry Graham plays in Sly and The Family Stone with songs like Thank you for talking to me Africa. And merging this minimalism with a punk ish attitude and effects of new wave.

[@chazzsheckys]

Tundrah Sounds you expressed it much better than I did and expanded it as well. Thank you.

[@TundrahSounds]

Chazz Shecky thanks! Just sharing my love for music like you do!

[@dwightlove3704]

Chazz Shecky Prince obviously owed his career to James Brown and Sly And The Family Stone.

[@chazzsheckys]

Dwight Love I had the fortunate experience to see Prince live a few times. In almost every performance, at some point he would do a call back James Brown style breakdown.

[@scrubcanada2595]

I watched you "why are gospel musicians so good?" and really enjoyed it! I also got to see nahre sol ( cant remember how to spell her name XD. I like your vibe dude you got a new sub :D

[@TheGmcFilms]

Jellybean has such a natural funky right hand, subtle up strokes with the thumb just brings in the ghosts ...G...

[@bezarker68]

In 1983 I found the Dirty Mind/Controversy two in one cassette in a barging bin and that find changed my life. Been a Prince fan ever since.

[@AndrewGordonBellPerc]

LA has the best drummer faces I've ever seen

[@cjthibeau4843]

Also, amazing track at the end LA! Had me groovin over here!

[@pjay6746]

Monte Moir left with Jam & Lewis, too. Monte was part of FlyteTime Productions for years but behind the scenes - he's on the Control video, too. He was also a member of the group FlyteTime - dude don't get the flowers he deserves y'all better recognize! 💐💐💐

[@BlackIndigenousPosse]

Dooope to see P.O.S. get a mention on Sound Field. One of the best from the Twin Cities, which sets the bar high for hip-hop.

[@hitplaytpt]

LA is amazing.

[@Crunkboy415]

New Jack Swing was also an offshoot of the Mini Sound.

[@Brodieinmd]

No way. New Jack Swing was hip hop beats mixed with keyboards. Sterile music without Soul.

[@VivaTunita]

Indeed! I was thinking just that

[@mrflynn01]

Andres N, this is certainly not true!!!

[@wayofthegun6224]

I'm sorry but I don't think so I'm from Harlem and New jack swing was more so closely related to hip hop..

[@chemdawg9543]

Brodieinmd I’m sorry bro but you can’t tell me Al B Sure is “sterile” music with no soul. Uptown Recs had some hits with that new jack swing sound

[@chuckufarlie8215]

Great video, I've always been a huge fan of Prince, The Time and the Minneapolis sound in general and very interested in First Avenue & 7th st. Entry and all the bands that played there. It always seemed magical to me, like New York in the late seventies. How you had this place that was producing this violent music of insight in turmoil and at the same time and in the same places as this sexy music of jubilation in turmoil. Like the jazz men and beat poets before them. I guess that's what "the city" will always mean to me.

[@AfroDeesiac]

Excellent! I met Jellybean at his revue in St Paul during the 2019 Celebration. Lots of new Minneapolis groups performed that night, and he was the absolute nicest man to everyone who flew into town that weekend!

[@stpaulinc]

Man you do a great job, LA! Way to go! Great piece!

[@ArthurLABuckner]

much love Paul.. Thanks man. Let's jam again!!

[@mcivernivens7553]

I dont care what Jelly bean says, Prince put that Minneapolis sound on the map. Dont just think about all of the music he made, but also how much he composed for the The Time(who Jellybean played with), as well as many other acts. The track you guys composed at the end literally sounds like something Prince composed. Tou should see if you can get your hands on the The Work by Prince where you can hear outtakes of him and his band performing songs before they were given to the time, the family, and more.

[@acceptyourownbeyourselfpro6035]

Prince was a mad genius surrounded by some of the most talented musicians to date. Respect to Prince & his musical family from Minnesota (-

[@Quantum3691]

You definitely took us back to those 80's memories especially with those full synth sounds.

[@AndrewMalkin]

This channel deserves more views/subscribers.

[@SoundFieldPBS]

I appreciate that

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[@AndrewMalkin]

@@SoundFieldPBS Been subscribed for ages. Clicked the bell for notifications too. It might have a hard time keeping up with me because I have 673 subscriptions.

[@SoundFieldPBS]

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[@moby1017]

Bro!!! LOVE THIS!!!! This is incredibly accurate. Still waiting for the film, but they'll need three people to play one Prince.

[@artprojectsnz]

Fantastic short doco on one of THE BEST chapters in music - MAY THE FUNK BE W U! JPMusic

[@catyson91]

If the everyone could focus on loving one another as much as you are focused on that Hi-hat at 9:29 it would be Heaven on Earth. Man! what a blessing to get to play along side Jellybean.! 777-9311 has been one of my all time favs since I was 17.

[@bricktothehead]

I really enjoyed this production video. I'm a musician and it had some really great substance

[@thevfxmancolorizationvfxex4051]

I just need a video on the sounds of both Parliament and Funkadelic

[@mzrocker105]

Thank you

[@thevfxmancolorizationvfxex4051]

@@mzrocker105 You're welcome

[@davidwicks9538]

When you see the Funkadelic history you'll see a lot of 'where' the Prince Style came from, in addition to the Bar-Kays, Sly and the Family Stone, JIMI HENDRIX,Ray Charles, B.B. KING, & IKE TURNER!! .et.al.

[@robynelarsonthesaxchick8277]

Yup its an honor to be apart of that on Tuesdays with The Wilebeski Blues Saloon house band (Sax Chick)

[@rhythmantic]

Thank you for a very fascinating and interesting documentary on the Minneapolis music scene.

[@juliuswilliams5022]

Jellybean is a fuxkin legend. Actually my favorite drummer of all time. He’s also my older sisters father & she’s my least fav person on the planet. How ironic

[@mnmade9062]

Nicely done! I’m a fellow Minneapolitan, and I love seeing the stories being told of that incredible era in music. I’m a white male, but I’m just as proud to be from here because of Prince and all of the artists that created the Minneapolis Sound, as I am for this being the home of the Replacements, Husker Du, Soul Asylum, etc....It truly is a special place that gets overlooked because of Winter. The only other city that can claim to have a similar level of success at producing artists in the genres of Rock and R&B/Hip-Hop at the grassroots level is, oddly enough, another northern U.S. city: Detroit. It’s bizarre to me that people move away from, or choose not to move to, places like Detroit & Minneapolis/St. Paul citing 1 of the 4 seasons, Winter, as being “too cold.” This is despite being amidst artistic and musical communities that have proven themselves to be breeding grounds for success, and creative cultures that are highly unique. By making the Twin Cities his permanent residence until the day he died, even after having become an icon, shows that Prince understood and valued this culture....it made him who he was, and in turn; he made it grow into what it’s become. Anyways, those who can’t appreciate a few months of the cool, crisp air of Winter, can continue fleeing South and SW to enjoy the smog of California, or the 6 months a year of indoor living in Phoenix while avoiding the endless 100+ degree days, while resting assured that those of us in places like the Twin Cities or Detroit will continue to create the sounds that are much more danceable than the constant hum of your A/C unit.😉✌🏼

[@CFITOMAHAWK]

Im a 71 year old PR musician. Funk is just the American name for the rhythm we called different names in Puerto Rico and the Dominicans revived in the 1990's as BACHATA. That is why Funk can be danced as BACHATA. Because it is The Same Rhythm with a different name in English.

[@kazuhasgloves]

heck yeahhh- prince is the g.o.a.t!

[@1conzy]

mpls has the most original and creative music scene in the country don't @ me (& nobody outside mn knows it either)

[@TomBelknapRoc]

Love, love, LOVE this video! Had no idea Minneapolis was such a hotbed of great sound!

[@daxinventor3542]

We are all born with built in audio receivers and we all love good music. All you need to do is play it, and we will respond correctly. Your channel is a cool sounding classroom. Keep teaching. Thanks

[@soaribb32]

Early 80's Prince is my favorite

[@gaddyify]

Listen to Prince's house quake, and get off, he gives homage to James Brown.

[@davidcombs3617]

And in the song "Sexy MF" and "Get Off."

[@TMthe33rd]

James Brown is his idol

[@gd-lockc7618]

Def get off. Even then name, horns hold it for me

[@sprylander]

Y'all got the funk. Mad respect.

[@londalecarter3482]

Every episode i watch, i buy some old album. Good lord. Irs food listening rhough