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Analog or Digital? Prince was skeptical of digital gear, but Scottie Baldwin changed his mind. Analog or Digital? Scottie Baldwin treated the soundboard as an instrument, showing Prince why digital was the key to his tour. #Prince #AudioEngineering
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SHOW YOUR LOVE! A Funk-Ska-riffic birthday to my dude, Angelo Moore aka Dr. MaddVibe of Fishbone born on this day in 1965.
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Craig Rice reveals why the steamy barn scene in Purple Rain was ultimately cut. Despite the massive production and the raw chemistry between Prince and Apollonia, the scene felt too disconnected from the rest of the film's gritty authenticity. #PurpleRain #Prince #FilmHistory
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Humility is doing the job that needs to be done. Gilbert Davison recalls how Jerome Benton taught him this lesson on the Purple Rain tour while working alongside Hucky Austin and Craig Laurence Rice. A powerful reminder that no task is beneath anyone. #Humility #Leadership
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Dude. U should take this down. Mark just texted this to me;
"This is Groovy was one of the first songs I experimented with for Maz. I wrote this around the same time I wrote “Little Mazarati." Sad thing is, these recordings were stolen back in the day by Maz members or engineers. They were never meant to be heard by the public. 🤦🏾♂️ They should be called Stolen Tapes"
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I have been watching this every morning for 11 months now.
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Interview: Jimi Hazel of 24/7 Spyz nitter.siddz.com/i/broadcasts/2JQlBrXvp…
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Jerome Benton discusses the iconic Purple Rain dumpster scene with Mr. Christopher, Craig Rice, Gilbert Davison, Damon D, Alan Leeds, and Huck Austin. He clarifies the acting process behind the moment, script changes and nastiness via Prince's direction. #PurpleRain #Prince
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Craig Rice explains when camera crews arrived to film Prince, they brought cranes and traditional setups, assuming they were the experts. They were wrong. Prince’s intensity and talent cannot be staged. #Prince #PurpleRain
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Ain't no MF way. Yeah. Let's get Lamar and then bring back Tomlinson to coach. Make this the perfect picture of Black excellence. Chocolate City for real.
DEVELOPING: The Ravens could explore trading star QB Lamar Jackson this offseason if the two sides fail to reach a contract extension, per Ian Rapoport.
Lamar Jackson to the Falcons would send shockwaves through the league 🅰️
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Alan Leeds recalls the night when Prince's guitar had erectile dysfunction. Joined by Mr. Christopher, Gilbert Davison, Damon D, Hucky Austin, Craig Rice, and Jerome Benton, Alan recounts the pressure of keeping the guitar in working condition. #Prince #Funkatopia
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The ultimate Purple Rain Roundtable. Alan Leeds, Mr. Christopher, Craig Rice, Damon D, Gilbert Davison, Jerome Benton, and Hucky Austin recall the raw, human moment when Prince realized the magnitude of the Purple Rain premiere. #Prince #PurpleRain #MusicHistory
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