As y’all may recall, Prince launched a new website at www.LOTUSFLOW3R.com a couple of weeks ago after previewing some new music on the now defunct LA radio station Indie 103.1. This new site promised that fans would be able to LISTEN to new tracks by Prince and special guests, WATCH videos and exclusive content and BUY music, concert tickets and more. In the weeks since, the site has been changed a bit but the clandestine promo for Prince‘s new projects has continued. A local LA reporter was invited, personally, to Prince‘s home this past weekend to preview some of his new material LIVE. As a result, this reporter was able to hear firsthand what Prince‘s new tunes sound like as he played them on HIS piano in HIS living room and walked away from the experience with a pretty amazing story to tell … as well as our first look at the album artwork for his new album LOTUSFLOW3R:
So, there I was, trapped in Prince’s bathroom while the sound of his band kicking into “I Want You Back” by The Jackson 5 pumped through the space between the door and the floor. I frantically twisted the lock and turned the knob trying to get out in time to witness the magic but the door wouldn’t budge. I checked my cell phone—no service—no chance for a 911 rescue call. What would I say anyway? “Um, yeah hi, I’m trapped in Prince’s bathroom on the bottom floor of his house and I’m going to miss him sing one of my favorite Jackson 5 songs, so could you bring a crowbar to Beverly Park?” Another minute of twisting the door handle only lead to red fingers and I pictured myself stuck in his bathroom for days surviving on gobs of cherry lip-gloss and two sticks of Juicy Fruit. I pounded my fists on the door and shouted for help but the music was too loud and I realized that no one could hear my screams. This was not a dream, this was really happening. Last Saturday night at 1am I was being held captive by Prince’s bathroom.
The amazing story goes on HERE and is a must read for Prince fans. The report confirms that www.LOTUSFLOW3R.com will be used to distribute music, concert tickets, etc. to fans when it officially goes live in March. I, for one, would die if I were ever allowed to bear witness to Prince‘s genius in his own home. This new endeavor sounds brilliant … I cannot wait to see and hear what else Prince has in store for us.
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I will always respect his music, but respecting him? No thanks. Even though he said he did not mean to offend with his comments, it is too late. I think he’s a bit nuts, actually. He wanted to take a child to court for a YouTube clip…wtf? He needs to calm down. I don’t think Prince’s music has been glorious since Diamonds and Pearls.
he’s such a homophobe
As a Prince fan, for many years, lets hope he puts his beliefs aside (a la Tom Cruise), and give us fans the club thumping thought provoking music he once put out. NOT to mention all those gr8 “B” sides that were an added bonus as non-track goodies!
Every Prince cd brings me excitement, but the past few are more forgetful! I respect his Genius but come on!!! For Prince to state that he has thousands of songs in a vault, why not prove it! Emancipation and Rave un2 the Joy Fantastic had re-make of other artists.
PRINCE….BRING BACK DA FUNK!!!!!!
XOXOXOXO
The cover art kinda reminds me of Chubby Rain, from the movie Bowfinger