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THAT WAS THEN...THIS IS NOW!

MplsSoundNews.com is saddened by the loss of our friend Prince. Words cannot express our grief. Heaven just got a little Funkier...Rest in Peace Prince.
​- Mi-Ling Stone Poole 


““Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent,"

​- President Barack Obamatrajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite
so many people with their talent," he continued. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him.”Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent," he continued. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his band, and all who loved him.”It's a remarkable loss - President Barack Obama

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Meet the Woman who inspired Princes's 'Little Red Corvette'

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Thursday, 8/11/16 by Mike Mullen/City Pages
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Mint Condition on Tour... 

For tour dates visit 
www.mintconditionmusic.com
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​​Listen to Sheila E.'s tribute song for prince

Click to hear "Girl Meets Boy"
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​​Thank you bet!
your Tribute to Prince was a wonderful!
Sheila E. 
Jennifer Hudson, Maxwell 
Janelle  Monae

Stevie Wonder and others did a great job! 

Happy Birthday to 
Andre Cymone!  

Dez Dickerson to sign books in Winchester, KY

-- Winchester, KY On Friday, July 10, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Dez Dickerson will be on hand to sign books and autographs at Elk's Lodge on Shoppers Drive in Winchester, Kentucky. This event is sponsored by Eric Rogers and Paisley 5 & Dime.  Cost: $25 Cash Only

Hear Prince's Psychedelic New Song, 'HARDROCKLOVER'
FEATURED ON ROLLINGSTONE 
By Ryan Reed July 1, 2015

Prince's new song, "HARDROCKLOVER," opens not with the expected thunderous riff, but a minimalist synth pulse. The singer-guitarist surveys the hazy scene at a party, "in between this waking life and R.E.M." – but when the title lover walks in the room, the track erupts with psychedelic wah-wah, funky slap-bass and Prince moaning in a squeaky falsetto

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Prince Pulls Music From Spotify, stays with Jay Z's Tidal

By KEITH WAGSTAFF
NBC NEWS 
JULY 2, 2015
First it was Taylor Swift. Now Prince has pulled his music from Spotify.

Those looking to stream "Purple Rain" or "1999" are now greeted with a message instead of a list of Prince albums.

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The Stone
André Cymone
Genre: Rock
Released: 

Feb 18, 2014

Andre Cymone's Response 
To New Wave Fans Birthday
Celebration 

Founder, Jimmie Vinson of Andre Cymone (New Wave Association)  organized a blast of birthday wishes and encouragement for Cymone 
June 27, 2015  on Facebook.


Cymone responded with class and gratitude the same day on Facebook:

"I really want to thank you all for the beautiful birthday wishes, it means 
so much to me. I really feel like I've gotten to know many of you and it  truly feels like an extended family. I appreciate your encouragement 
and your thoughts. I believe we're all in this together and I'm just happy  I have you to reach out to and I'm here so thanks again and thank you
 Jimmie Vinson for putting this one of a kind birthday celebration together
 for me."

Peace and Love always,

Andre Cymone

​PRINCE
SOMETIMES IT SNOWS PURPLE IN APRIL -
​A FITTING TRIBUTE

BY ROBERT DEL ARSANTE’


​The Gangster of Glam, his Royal Badness, the Prince of Pop - no matter what title is given to him, Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, collaborator, self-taught player of at least 27 instruments, actor and integrator of soul, funk, rock, jazz, hip hop and pop.  Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was named after the jazz band his father joined at the time.  As a teenager, Prince would revel in playing basketball but was much more interested in seeking out a way to create his own music since it was difficult to find albums in his hometown from artists that he loved.   

Eventually, he would find solace to further develop his interest in music and discover a safe haven away from his stepfather when he joined a band called Grand Central Station with other members such as Andre Anderson and his sister Linda, along with Morris Day.  This group would be the ground plan for The Artist to refine his skills and expand his knowledge with regard to various styles of melodies and production.  Driven by his inspiration to record music, this musical savior would reinvent genres that were not just for listening, but for looking.  Prince emerged during the ‘80s as an unstoppable force to be reckoned with.

​His magnetic personality, signature purple color (other band members could not wear it), and music in the hit film “Purple Rain” catapulted him to super-stardom with frequent tours, writing songs for other artists, producing albums, and recording an enormous amount of unreleased material which still lies tucked away in his hidden vault at Paisley Park.

As an innovator, he would remain in the world’s limelight for more than a decade with his open-minded lyrics, extravagant stage presence, and immense vocal range.  He was notorious for constantly experimenting with different sounds, layers, and genres and being insistent on how his music was to be sold and distributed.  With each album he released, fans would listen for hours to the distinguished growth in his music and style and watch as he would reinvent himself from the days with The Revolution and The New Power Generation, to sporting an afro while playing with his new band 3rdEyeGirl.  In his hometown, he was, and still is largely respected as the pioneer and advocate of the Minneapolis sound which incorporates funk with synthesized sounds and drums. During that era Prince influenced, produced and wrote songs for The Time, Vanity 6 and Sheila E. 

Later in his life, Prince would re-sign with Warner Bros. Records whom he had protested for many years.  This would spark the mega music company to not only give him his master recordings, but to launch a promotion to reissue Purple Rain to celebrate its 30th anniversary.  Meanwhile, Prince would continue touring around the world with appearances at the SuperBowl XLI (2007), 21 Nights in London 2007), HitnRun Part I and II (2014), and in early 2016 a solo tour in America he dubbed “Piano and a Microphone”. 

Unfortunately, his list of dates would not be completed when the tour was cut short in April due to illness.  Speculation still surrounds the emergency landing his private jet had to make in Moline, Illinois days before his death.  The coroner’s report asserts that Prince died of an accidental overdose of the painkiller fentanyl, but no matter what people choose to believe, we can always be reminded of his true essence from one of his popular quotes: “Despite everything, NO ONE can dictate WHO YOU ARE to other people.”

Heaven just got a little bit funkier! RIP.

​JANET UNVEILS OWN JEWELRY LINE

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Janet Jackson (Promotional Photo)
BY JANET LOVE 
FEATURED ON WWW.JANET JACKSON.COM
JUNE 30, 2015
Janet Jackson has announced she is releasing her own diamond Jewelry line called Janet Jackson Unbreakable PDiamonds Collection.
Playing on her song with Herb Alpert,  Diamonds, the new range will be priced for the ultra luxury market.

Janet dazzled at the BET Awards  wearing some of the line. A heart shaped necklace made with twenty-five carats of Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds will retail at $2 million, as well as a thirteen carat Fancy Intense Yellow diamond ring retailing at $500K.


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SEE DATES FOR JANET'S UNBREAKABLE WORLD TOUR  

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Janet Jackson (Promotional Photo)

LO-KEY'S DARRON STORY INSPIRES AUDIENCE

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Darron Story of the R&B group Lo-Key? is the host of Magic Inspirations, a weekly gospel music program. The show is ranked #1 among Sunday morning programs in the Kansas City area. The show airs from 6-a.m.- noon on 107.3 KMJK/Cumulus Radio in Mission, Kansas.  

Story said, "We play a wide variety of gospel music from the hottest new music all the way to traditional gospel music standards. Interaction with my listeners is a HIGH priority and the show is always looking to inspire people."



Mpls-Sound Trivia

BY DR. J. FUNK
For Minneapolis Sound News 


Q: Who is Margaret Cox?

A: Margaret Cox was an instrumental force in the wave of mid-80s music which impacted the Minneapolis sound. You may know this Moroccan-born blonde, brassy power-vocalist as Ta Mara. She fronted the group Ta Mara and the Seen, and busted through the Top 40 charts with the unforgettable dance anthem “Everybody Dance.”  This eponymous 1986 debut album was produced by Jesse Johnson, former guitarist of The Time. “Affection” was the infectious follow-up single.


Her 1988 sophomore effort, “Blueberry Gossip," was met with critical acclaim, although it failed to make the same chart impact of the first album.

If you have the LP or CD version, it is a much sought after collectors item, so hold on to it. 
If you haven't heard  it, c
lick below  to view video!

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Prince's Little Red Corvette, Mi-Ling Stone Poole at Paisley Park on October 14, 2016
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​Prince would be proud!

​THE DAY PRINCE PASSED... 
PRINCE TWITTER...

KATY KATY ‏@KATYPERRY  
APR 21 

AND JUST LIKE THAT...THE WORLD LOST A LOT OF MAGIC REST IN PEACE PRINCE! THANKS FOR GIVING US SO MUCH... 

Sheila E. releases dates in the Netherlands   

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Sheila E. (Promotional Photo)
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The Beat of My Own Drum
By Sheila E.

Released: Sept. 02, 2014

 

Jesse Johnson on tour with D'Angelo in Kansas City

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Jesse Johnson & James Jayr Roberts
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James Jayr Roberts shared his photo on Minneapolis Sound News about the June 11, 2015, D'Angelo And The Black Messiah concert in Kansas City, MO, at the Midland Theatre. 

His post on Facebook said it all: "D'Angelo's band was on fire last night in part because he was being backed up by the smoking guitar of the Minneapolis Sound," The Time's, Jesse Johnson??? Mr."Shockadelica" himself....say what? Yep, he was killin ya'll and you didn't even know it! Trench coat and scully in the summer." #badmofo, #Tastetimonials.

Roberts prepared Kansas City BBQ Chicken, Steamed white fish with crispy rock shrimp, steamed veggies and rigatoni pasta with basil vodka sauce for the band.

Editor's Note: James "Jayr" Roberts is the the Chef/Owner at Tastemakers a complete backstage, catering and hospitality service that caters to entertainment industry in Kansas City.

 

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