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March 1999
"1999": new European promo CD
Bass-man reports:
ive got an new 1999 promo cd single PRO1160 WB its made in germany for the european market i guess it contains 1999 album version and edit version i looks like the 1999 pro cd9415 (purple inlay with white lettering) but its in a cd single case with a sticker wich says: INCLUDIO EN EL CD THE VERY BEST OF PRINCE PRO«XIMAMENTE im not good in spanish but i think it means from the fortcoming album THE BEST OF PRINCE
Matthew provides us with a scan of the promo sleeve. Click here 2 view the picture.
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The Artist featured in March issue of Ebony magazine
Monica Levette Clark reports on March 12th:
The Artist is featured in the new March 99 edition of Ebony. Along with two photos of him, one from Purple Rain and the other was a recent photo. There is an article to go along with the pictures. It gives a brief, yet extensive look back on the last 40 years of his life and an update on his recent work. He looks beautiful as ever, with seductive stare and all. Pick up the latest edition of Ebony and check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed. The only mishap is they said that The Artist will be turning 40 this year, when actually he will be 41, he was born in 1958. "OOPs"
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GCS2000: Message from Larry Graham on GCS official web site
The official Graham Central Station web site recently posted a new message from Larry Graham about the release of GCS2000.
Click here 2 access Larry's message directly.
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Ginuwine mentions The Artist in Blues & Soul interview
A.D. reports on March 12th:
the latest copy of the uk magazine 'blues and soul' has an interview with ginuwine (who covered 'when doves cry' on his last album). in the interview he mentions how he admires The Artist and how The Artist and michael jackson are the only 2 black musicians that have made it.
The magazine has a web site, but it hasn't been updated yet.
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Picture of The Artist and Larry Graham in latest issue of Rolling Stone
Harold Pride III reports:
A Photo of the Artist and Larry Graham is featured in the "Random Notes" section of the April 1st issue of Rolling Stone. The photo was taken at the GCS2000 release party at NV and contains a brief sidebar of those in attendance.
Fred Shaheen adds:
I just saw the "guitar gods" issue of Rolling Stone, Apr. 1, 1999. There is a brief mention of Larry Graham's new CD and the launch party in Random Notes, with a very nice picture of G and The Artist. Why they neglected to honor The Artist as a "guitar god" is quite puzzling. But, I'm sure when he sees the cover of that magazine - a weird drawing of Jimi holding a guitar and standing on top of a t-bone steak (?!), The Artist will be relieved that he wasn't included :-) On the + tip, they did recognise Joni as a "goddess" tho'.
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The Artist featured in April 1999 issue of Yahoo Internet Life magazine
Andre reports on March 16th:
The April issue of Yahoo! Internet Life magazine has a small blurb on The Artist on page 96. The section is called, "A Guide to the Web's Celeb Leaders and Lollygaggers". The Artist appears under the heading, "Five to Watch for 2000". The celebrities in order of appearance in this category are as follows: 1) The Artist; 2) Tori Amos; 3) Marilyn Manson; 4) Cheap Trick; and 5) KISS. The blurb on The Artist mentions the website address of love4oneanother.com and states, "At the stroke of 1999, the Artist unified all of his authorized fan sites into an elegantly designed collective. This is what it sounds like when doves surf."
In a heading just opposite this one is a listing of celebrities who have websites, but they don't provide much in content or vision. This column is called "Five Who Should Be Watching". The celebrities in order of appearance are as follows: 1) Beck; 2) Jewel; 3) Garth Brooks; 4) Mariah Carey; and 5) Madonna.
Additionally, there's an article in the same magazine about David Bowie, who appears on the cover. In his interview (page 92 -96, 132), he mentions The Artist specifically twice.
Page 95
Y-Life: Have you been to the Artist's site?
BOWIE: Yeah. It's good.
Page 96
Y-Life: The diary topics are pretty broad. You write about meeting your wife, or herbal cold remedies. this seems to be an effective way ofr stars to get beyond celebrity, to demystify themselves.
BOWIE: The advent of demystification is very strong. It started inthe late '80's, and it's really coming to the fore now. Musically, there's no particular group or artist coming to the fore, but rather genres: hip-hop, or female singers. That seems to be the sound and the feel of the '90's, rather than a Beatles or a Stones or a Prince. It's not personality-led.
Yahoo! Internet Life magazine has a web sitebut it doesn't seem 2 include the new articles yet.
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Ginuwine thanx The Artist in liner notes
Andrew Goodale reports on March 16th:
The new album from Ginuwine '100% Ginuwine' mentions The Artist in the Props Section of the albums liner notes. It says ' To The Artist - Thanks for the talk, I do understand and appreciate what you told me.'
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Jimmy Scott covers "Nothing Compares 2 U"
Sylvain Siclier reports on March 16th that the next album by Jimmy Scott will include a cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U," among other covers.
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Van Gogh goes on tour
The US band Van Gogh have hit the road. They already have a list of cities they will b touring on their web site and they will have new pictures of their live show up on Monday, March 15th.
Their live song set includes, among others, the "Van Gogh" track written by The Artist which is included on their latest CD. They will also broadcast one of their shows live on the Internet soon.
Robby also notes:
A store in the UK has asked if they could carry the new cd. We donated a power wheelchair to a friend of love4oneanother. We hope she doesn't get any speeding tickets! I am having a special "Zendrum" made that I will be able to play wireless from my chair on this tour also. More news to follow.
Please check the Van Gogh Music web site 4 more in4mation on how 2 order their CDs and the latest scoop.
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"Don't Talk 2 Strangers" on BBC Radio 2
Matthew reports from the UK on March 19th:
Scanning my radio dial this morning I found Ed Stewart on BBC R2 playing Chakas "Don't Talk to Strangers".
He reckoned that he had played it on his afternoon show a couple of weeks back and that "it had got such a reaction from the listeners, that the record company have decided to release it."
He back announced it by saying "I think that stands a chance" i.e. of being a hit. Let's hope so!
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Candy Dulfer on new Blondie CD
Frankie Driscoll reports on March 24th:
Candy Dulfer plays sax on the new Blondie cd No Exit, it's great! I
love it, I'm so glad they're back 2gether.
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"Come On" and "1999": new promo releases
Vincent Voltzenlugel reports that the following promo releases have been issued on 12" vinyl:
12" Come On BMG made in EU 74321607161
6 remixes full PS - same picture as maxi CD
12" 1999 The New Master purple vinyl US Promo 12"
white die-cut sleeve catalog #: 2870.1
12" 1999 The New Master US
NPG 71999.1
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Chaka Khan on the "Walk of Fame"?
Ryan Ippolito reports on March 8th:
A local chicago radio station (103.5 The Beat) has been advertising an e-mail address and postal mail address for people to send mail stressing that Ckaka should get a star ont the "Hollywood Walk Of Fame" the e-mail address is starforchaka@hotmail.com
(or possibly star4chaka@hotmail.com). They open it with "Chicago's own Chaka Khan" I did not know she was from here...is she?...PEACE
Yes, Chaka Khan did indeed make her singing career debut in Chicago... :)
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"Old Friends 4 Sale" cover in the UK?
Nick Palmer reports on March 11th:
Just listening to Radio one in the UK and someone was doing a cover of Old Friends For Sale... I didn't catch who the artist was, but it was a live version in aid of Comic Relief.
"Old Friends 4 Sale" is an as-of-yet unreleased song by The Artist from the mid-eighties.
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March 31st, 1999
Yahoo!/Reuters article on Tevin Campbell at 22
The Yahoo! web site has an article dated March 31st on Tevin Campbell, which mentions his past collaborations with The Artist.
Click here 2 access the Yahoo!/Reuters article directly.
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March 30th, 1999
Chaka Khan on The O-Zone (UK TV)
tora tora reports on March 24th:
I saw yesterday The O-Zone on the BBC1 and they said at the end that Chaka khan will be in the next week program. The O-Zone is next tuesday, March 30th at approximately 7:00 PM.
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March 29th, 1999
Party in Paris
Raphy reports that his next party 4 friends of The Artist will take place at the Charly's Bar in Paris (26, rue de la Parcheminerie, metro Cluny La Sorbone) on March 29th...
Please contact him 4 more info on this party.
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MTV moment: Ananda Lewis sets Rolling Stone magazine straight
In a recent (end of March) episode of "Music Videos With Ananda" on MTV (every weekday at 12:30 PM ET/ 11:30 AM CT), MTV VJ Ananda Lewis was seen holding a recent Rolling Stone with Jimi Hendrix on the cover. The issue was devoted 2 rock'n'roll "greatest guitarists. Reportedly, the VJ mentioned how she had looked thru the whole magazine and was amazed not 2 find The Artist anywhere listed in the magazine. She went on 2 say that The Artist is a great guitarist who "has taught himself to play over 14 instruments" and should b mentioned somewhere in the issue. Finally, she asked 4 someone at Rolling Stone 2 give her a reason y he is not mentioned...
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March 27th, 1999
Chaka Khan on Talk Music (UK TV)
Simon reports on March 24th:
There's a Chaka Khan interview in the next Talk Music, a magazine programme on VH-1 (UK), which is shown on Saturdays 9.30 a.m and repeated Sundays 3 p.m. and Mondays 11.30 p.m.
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March 26th, 1999
Chaka Khan on the Tom Joyner Morning Show
The Tom Joyner Morning Show featured a live Chaka Khan per4mance with guest ?uest on Friday morning, March 26th, 1999. The per4mance was live, but recorded on Thursday, March 25th.
Eric Benchimol reports on March 28th:
Chaka Khan played on the Tom Joyner Morning Show out of Los Angeles on Friday, March 26th, 1999 (show actually recorded on March 25th, 1999). Here's the song listing:
Once We Get Started
I Feel For You
Tell Me Something Good
Everlasting Love
You Got The Love
Sweet Thing
Through The Fire
Tony Morrison Sax Solo
On Time (not sure about this song)
<interview with Chaka>
Spoon
This Crazy Life Of Mine
I'm Every Woman
Ain't Nobody
<declaration of Chaka Khan Day by city of Los Angeles>
There were lots of references to The Artist and the fight to own the masters, etc.
Regarding the availability of the per4mance online on the Tom Joyner Morning Show web site, Third Strike reports on March 29th that they were "able to access the Chaka Khan performance from the
Tom Joyner Show website on Friday the 26th. Was available in real
audio." Many people may have missed the window of opportunity, however, as it is no longer
listed as an option and wasn't available during the week-end either. Christine confirms that she was also able 2 listen 2 it "on Friday with no problems at all."
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Under The Cherry Moon repeat on BET
Imagstpoet reports on March 24th:
BET is running a commercial stating they will be showing Under The Cherry Moon
on Friday March 26 at 8:00 PM ET as their movie of the week.
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Purple Rain repeat on VH-1
The Rock on TV web site reports that Purple Rain will repeat on March 26th at 6:30 AM ET on VH-1 (and again on March 28th at the same time).
VH-1 will also repeat their "Where Are They Now?: #1 Girls, Girls, Girls" program featuring Sheila E., Vanity, Wendy & Lisa, etc. on March 26th at 4:00 PM.
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Come 2 My House: review in March 26 issue of The Times (UK)
UK daily newspaper The Times features a review of Chaka Khan's Come 2 My House, described as "an earthy, high-voltage display of passion and emotional insight."
Click here 2 access the web site. U will need 2 register first if u haven't already (it's free). The review can b found in the "Arts" section of the site.
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March 25th, 1999
Come 2 My House "Album of the Week" in Music Week (UK)
Kieron Donoghue reports on March 25th:
In the UK's leading weekly music industry magazine, Music Week, Chaka Khan's
new album is voted album of the week.
Here's the review:
"By the time most artists reach their 20th album they have long lost the
urge to experiment-but not Chaka Khan. For her latest set she eschews some
of the mainstream R&B writers and producers who have stifled her Nineties
work to make something altogether more interesting. While mainly
self-written and produced, her musical collaborators include The Artist
(Prince) and Larry Graham. Although not a mainstream record, Chaka fans will
be happy and there is enough going on to make it well worth other people
checking out. Such is her reputation that promotion already includes TV
appearances on TOTP and the O-Zone, plus radio slots on stations such as
GLR, Radio Two and Capital."
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High school bans "1999"-inspired party theme 4 prom
A Los Angeles Times article dated March 25th reports that
seniors at Simi Valley High School were told by school administrators this week that their selected theme, "Party Like It's 1999," was "unacceptable."
:)
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March 23rd, 1999
"The War" reviewed in College News
CLUBNIGHTLIFE announces:
March 23 1999, The War by New Power Generation will be reviewed in a Chicago based publication called College News, a publication which caters to the college community. The reviewer, Tricia Lenore Robinson, says she intends to expose more people who have not been touched by their mind blowing music.
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March 21st, 1999
Next monthly Chicago New Power Party
The Chicago Nation announces:
The Next Monthly Chicago New Power Party hits Sunday, March 21st!
Starting this month, get all the latest grooves, apparel, & frills from NPG RETAIL at our parties! We will b selling official merchandise of the New Power Generation including hats, shirts, CDs, calendars, posters, & tambourines. All that along with the usual night of music and videos from The Artist, past, present, and future... All night, alright.
Sunday, March 21st only at the BERLIN nightclub, 954 W. Belmont (Belmont & Sheffield) Chicago USA 8pm-4am, 21 & Over, NO COVER CHARGE
"we better love eachother, it's almost time 2 go"
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March 20th, 1999
Chaka Khan per4ms at Universal Studios
Chaka Khan per4med at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL on March 20th. Sandypur was in attendance and reports:
Chaka was funky at her show at Universal Studios. I'm not the type of guy that writes down every song that was played, but she did play I Feel For You and Don't Talk 2 Strangers. She talked about not having a record contract and how she was a free agent. The show lasted about an hour and half. Thanks to Chaka for bring her funk to Florida.
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The Artist and Mayte at Knicks game
Iris Blue reports on March 22nd:
The Artist and Mayte were at the Knicks game in New York on Saturday, March 20th, 1999. I only saw a glimpse of him on a news program.
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March 19th, 1999
Belgian radio station gives The Artist the "Bronze Ear" award
Michel Cremers announces:
On 19th march The Artist will receive the Radio TOS Bronze Ear award for best all-round artist. Most probably the Artist will not be receiving the award himself. But you should still listen to your radio on the 19th of march (8-10pm).
Radio TOS is a radio-station in North Belgium, and I am the host of a show called 5-takt. On 19th of march the 500th broadcast of the mediamagazine 5-takt will take place and for this occasion we will hand out 6 Bronze Ear awards (just a little statue). The Artist is the most interesting performer of the last decades and we played his records more than any other. That's why he is the best all-round artist.
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Chaka Khan on This Morning (UK TV)
A reader reports from the UK on March 19th:
Chaka Khan appeared on the UK television show This Morning on Friday, March 19th. A very short interview was followed by a (lip sync) performance of Don't Talk 2 Strangers. The interview was somewhat misleading in that Chaka spoke of working with The Artist (whom she said she called Art or Arty!) on Come 2 My House, saying that she normally would write music 1st then add the lyric, but 4 this album she said that The Artist asked her 2 write poetry which he then set 2 music, making it sound as if that had been the case with Don't Talk 2 Strangers. Chaka looked well and happy. She also talked of her love of London, saying that she had owned a house there 4 over 10 years. She added that she hoped 2 b touring the UK in the summer (she did not mention if this would b alone or with The Artist as she did last year).
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1999 - The New Master: release party in NYC
A reader reports:
Good morning! Just a note regarding a party that took place in NYC on Friday. There was a record release of 1999 - The New Master in NYC. They gave away sampler tapes, poster and flyers advertising the release of the three new releases from NPG Records.
Please write 2 us if u have more 2 report on this event.
He also reports that Doug E. Fresh will b playing at the Apollo on Wednesday, March 24th.
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March 18th, 1999
Interview with George Clinton in Phoenix New Times
In an interview with the Phoenix New Times on the occasion of his live per4mance in Phoenix, George Clinton discusses many topics, including his work with The Artist.
He reports, among other things, that he will b recording with The Artist again in the end of March.
Click here 2 access the Phoenix New Times article directly.
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March 17th, 1999
Chaka Khan on Big Night In (UK TV) on March 17
Simon reports from the UK on March 18th:
Chaka Khan was on the UK channel 5 chat show Melinda's Big Night In last night (Wednesday) hosted by former model Melinda Messenger. She talked about the album Come 2 My House which she said is out March 29th in the UK and was asked:
MM: What was it like working with The Artist?
CK: Like working with myself, we're both very fast, we both rely on our instincts musically, So there wasn't a lot of talking back and forth, just a lot of good work, we actually finished the CD in about 3 weeks time.
MM: People are curious about him, he has his persona of being somebody... quite strange in someways? Is he just a normal guy?
CK: No ! (laughs) Um, he's different,but I think that people misread his shyness for something else, U know, he's just introverted and very shy and um, he's diifferent (pauses) the difference too is he's in the fishbowl, and everyone's looking at him U see, I'm sure there's a lot of weird guys walking around U know, but no-one's looking at them
MM: That's very true, but they happen to be looking at him, which is no reflection of The Artist being weird or anything...
CK: He is a genius though, he's really an artistic genius
MM: That's very true
She also talked about her lengthy career,her staying power ("I did what I had 2 do, had some integrity, And it paid off ."), and was asked about her own line of chocolates "Chakalates they're Called (audience laughs ), for my charity, the Chaka Khan Foundation charity, which addresses women and Children in crisis, it's a way of motivating funds for the foundation", although she said she wasn't a big chocolate person herself (!)
She closed the show with a (lipsync) performance of the first single from the album, Don't talk 2 strangers, which she said was also out March 29th.
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Lynden David Hall covers "Forever In My Life"
Andrew Goodale reports on March 18th:
Lynden David Hall played in Portsmouth (UK) last night and one of the songs he performed was 'Forever In My Life'. His album features no Prince covers, but he did perfom 'If I Was Your Girlfriend' on mtv about a year ago.
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March 16th, 1999
Mayte on Spanish TV
Socrates Rizquez reports on March 17th that Mayte was in Madrid on March 16th, invited by her friend and fashion designer Roberto Verino. Her public appearance was featured on various Spanish TV programs. "She was asked about the latest pregnancy rumours and simply answered that people should 'ask Him' (looking and pointing at the sky above). She told reporters about her work decorating their new home in Marbella. She looked beautiful, smiling, lovely and happy as always and answered all the questions she was asked by reporters during the event."
Socrates also provides us with a few snapshots taken from her TV appearances:
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The Artist given a "Diamond" award by the RIAA 4 Purple Rain
The Recording Industry Association of America announces in a press release that it has awarded 62 "Diamond Awards" 2 recording artists whose sales of a single release have topped 10 million units in North America as of March 1999. "Until today, the RIAA has only presented record sales awards for Gold (500,000 units), Platinum (1 million units) and Muti-Platinum (2 million or more units). The Diamond Award was bestowed for the first time by the RIAA to the biggest names in the music industry, a 'Diamond mine' of musical talent -- 46 recording artists representing 62 titles."
The Artist is one of the 46 recipients with Purple Rain, which sold more than 13 million units. Click here 2 access the page which lists the 62 releases directly and view the item about Purple Rain.
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March 15th, 1999
"Rockumentary" about The Artist on French TV
Tafkap71 reports:
Canal Jimmy, french TV satellite channel, will broadcast "Purple Rain " on Monday the15th of March (10.15 pm) and, on Friday the 19th (11.10 pm), a documentary "The Prince of Paisley Park".
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Ingrid Chavez on new David Sylvian release
The latest release by David Sylvian features his wife and former Paisley Park artist Ingrid Chavez ("The Spirit Child"). The double CD-single release entitled "I Remember" includes several new tracks with Ingrid Chavez either singing or contributing lyrics. Ryuichi Sakamoto, who also once worked on a song with former Paisley Park artist Jill Jones, also appears on the new release.
Ingrid appeared on The Artist's Lovesexy album in 1988, in the Graffiti Bridge movie in 1990 and released her own Paisley Park album in 1991, featuring heavy involvement by The Artist.
Click here 4 more in4mation about David Sylvian's new release and 4thcoming album at the "David Sylvian Megastore."
Russel Bailey also adds on March 20th that the following site:
http://eden.vmg.co.uk/davidsylvian/
outlines his 4thcoming album (released on March 29), which also
features former NPG keyboardist Tommy Barbarella.
In addition, in a Jam! Music interview, David Sylvian describes the sessions which produced all the B-sides featuring his wife Ingrid Chavez.
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Staples Singers inducted in2 Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame
Mavis Stapes was inducted, along with the Staples Singers, in2 the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame during the ceremony held on March 15th at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.
The Staples Singers participated in a rousing live rendition of "People Get Ready" on stage along with Curtis Mayfield, Bono and many others.
Click here 2 read more about the ceremony.
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March 13th, 1999
"Dream Factory" party in Bay Area
DreamFactory announces:
It's been a while since we've had an opportunity to come together
and partyup. With 1999 in full swing, it's time to continue the Bay
Area's five-plus-year tradition and get our groove on as we party like
it's, well, you know!
The Dream Factory invites you to join us on Saturday, March 13th.,
when we present "1999- The New Experience," a celebration of the 1999
era, then AND now.
Flashback to the "original" 1999 era as we re-visit 1982 and
partyup to the music of Prince, The Time, and Vanity 6. Ladies, pull out
those camisoles and gentlemen, shine those Stacy Adams' and come dressed
as your favorite rude boy, nasty girl, or gigolo from the original 1999
era as we'll be having contests and giveaways for the best dressed
international lovers! And don't forget to brush up on your lyrics and
trivia for other surprises and giveaways.
Then return to the present day as we mark the release of O(+>'s
latest musical vision, "1999- The New Master." Enjoy the latest sounds
coming out of The Park as we push it up to that newpowersoul!
The Date: Saturday, March 13th. 1999
The Time: 9 PM 'til ???
The Place: 330 Ritch St. (between Brannan and Townsend)
The Price: $5 for Dream Factory members, $7 for all other girls and
boys.
It'll be a night of dance, music, sex, and romance; a night
featuring the music of Prince, O(+>, and associated artists. For those
of you that have joined us before, you know the deal (last time was a
blast!) And for those of you that are joining us for the first time, we
look forward to meeting you!
On a personal note, we would like to take a moment to thank you for
your continued support over the years. It truly is fans like you that
have helped to put the San Francisco Bay Area and it's fan base on the
map. It is the INDEPENDENT spirit of The Dream Factory that will keep us
true to the music and true to you, our fellow fans.
We'll see you at "1999- The New Experience." Until then~
Peace and be wild!
For more information on this event, on The Dream Factory and DF
membership, to be added to our mailing list, and for general directions
to this event, call us on "The 319 Line," 415-789-8319.
For door-to-door directions to this event, visit www.mapquest.com.
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March 12th, 1999
Bobby Z. launches Zinc Records
A Yahoo! article dated March 12th reports that Bobby Z., a 4mer member of the Revolution, has launched his own record label in Minneapolis called "Zinc Records". The article also mentions that Eric Leeds, 4merly with The Artist, is scheduled 2 release an album on the label.
Click here 2 access the Yahoo! article directly.
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Jesse Johnson re-issues
Rhastus69 reports on March 25th that the following Jesse Johnson solo albums were re-issued on March 12th by Phanton:
Straight from Phanton 3/4/99 preorder sheet
Jesse Johnson- Every shade of Love
scheduled release date 3/12/99
Reissue of 1988 solo album for A &M by the time's former guitarist, his third
and final venture for the label. Includes the Chart Hit "Love Struck"
Eight tracks total
Jesse Johnson- Just Too Much
scheduled release date 3/12/99
Reissue of 1985 solo album for A & M, his first for the label & overall,
includes the Chart hits "I want my Girl" & "Be Your Man"
Eight tracks total
Jesse Johnson- Shockadelica
Release date 3/12/99
Reissue of 1986 solo album for A & M, his second outing for the label and &
overall, include the chart hit "Crazy"
10 tracks
I checked mine and all the track totals all match so no bonus tracks or B
sides included :-(
I've seen just too much listed before as the title of the first one so maybe
that was the title outside the U S
I've got a copy of each coming so I'll let everybody know if it has any extra
notes or if the sound quality is better
I've ordered mine from the Sound Shop chain, but any chain that has imports
should be able to get it. As before, I'll post more info when I get it...
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Party at Paisley Park: false alarm
A party at Paisley Park studios later on March 12th was initially announced earlier in the day. However, it was later cancelled. Sorry about the false alarm. However, this might b a sign of good things 2 come... Stay 2ned! :)
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March 10th, 1999
Martika live in San Francisco
Paul Holweger reports that Martika per4med live with "The Conga Club" (a mostly Latin jazz band), at Slim's in San
Francisco on March 10th.
Please write 2 us if u were lucky enough 2 attend the show and would like 2 report on it.
Martika's Kitchen, Martika's last album, released in 1991, featured several songs in which The Artist was greatly involved, including the Top 10 hit "Love... Thy Will Be Done" and "Martika's Kitchen".
Martika is reportedly planning 2 release a new album later on this year. No word yet on any Artist involvement.
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March 8th, 1999
Chaka Khan on The Rosie O'Donnell Show
 Chaka Khan appeared on the Rosie O'Donnell Show on Monday,
March 8th.
She per4med the first verse and chorus of "Spoon" with her band and then a full rendition of "This Crazy Life of Mine", which is xpected 2 b the next single off Come 2 My House.
After the break, she returned 2 talk with Rosie 4 about 5 minutes. She discussed how she worked with The Artist on Come 2 My House, which was like "working with [her]self", 2 the point that they didn't even need 2 talk. The album was completed over a very short period of time (3 weeks).
 She was also asked about when she first met The Artist and recalled jokingly an episode with The Artist impersonating Sly over the phone 2 get her 2 come and see him in the studio.
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March 5th, 1999
Larry Graham on the Tom Joyner Morning Show
Larry Graham pe4med on the Tom Joyner Morning Show with "NPGCS" on Friday March
5th.
Eric Benchimol reports:
Hi... just wanted to update you on the Larry Graham concert on the Tom Joyner morning show this morning (March 5). The setlist was as follows:
Band Intro - We've Been Waiting - Groove On
It Ain't No Fun To Me
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (with Days Of Wild intro)
Free
<radio show>
Hair
Everyday People
Outro (from GCS2000)
<interview with Larry Graham>
<radio show>
Love and Happiness
The Jam
Release Yourself
The band consisted of the NPGCS
Larry Graham - vocals, bass
Mike Scott - guitar
Morris Hayes - keyboards, organ
Kirk Johnson - drums
Marva King - backing vocals
Tina Graham - backing vocals
Just to note that the entire morning show will be available on Tom Joyner's
website in RealAudio until the new show airs on Monday morning. Check it
out at www.tjms.com
Also, Tom Joyner announced that he'd be broadcasting from L.A. at the end
of March (at the time of the Soul Train Awards). At that time, Chaka Khan
will be performing on his show. No firm date for the concert was given.
Please note that u can find pictures of the per4mance and a link 2 the recorded broadcast on the Tom Joyner Morning Show web site on this page.
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March 4th, 1999
"The Artist" night on VH-1
Ryan Ippolito reports:
The Artist was featured on VH 1's Rock 'N Roll Picture Show Double Feature on Thursday Night. Puple Rain and Graffiti Bridge were shown starting with Purple Rain at 8:30 P.M. central time. The movies were preceded by "Video Timeline" also featuring The Artist. The host of the show made several wise and/or factual comments such as: "Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. this thing (as he pointed to a picture of The Artist's name) on their marriage"...PEACE
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NPG Records brings action against internet and publication pirates
NPG Records and Paisley Park Entreprises have initiated lawsuits against various web sites and publications, according 2 a press release dated March 4th, 1999.
Click here 2 access the NPG Records press release directly.
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Chaka Khan on BET Tonight
Eric Benchimol reports:
I just got finished tuning in to BET Tonight and I found a surprise! Chaka
Khan was on tonight (March 4, 1999). I missed the first half hour and
tuned in just to the end of her discussion of Come 2 My House. From what I
gathered, she's signed with BMG to re-release it in the U.S. She said
basically that unfortunately the 'big boys' own the record biz and to get
the album heard, she has to go through them. There was no mention of The
Artist or NPG Records in the final half hour.
Robert Hill also reports:
The show opened with some footage of The Artist, Larry Graham and Chaka when they last appeared together on BET Tonight. Tavis commented that after their appearance, he received tons of "hate" mail; not because of the Artist, but because he didn't allow Chaka more air time. He asked Chaka what was it like working with the Artist. She credited the Artist for reviving her love of music. She said that they worked so well together that it only took 3 weeks to complete "Come 2 My House." Tavis asked her why the cd wasn't being played on the radio. Chaka replied that it was due to a bureaucratic system, where the music from big companies get played before the smaller independents, such as NPG. She recently signed a distribution deal with BMG and she said air play and sales were improving.
That's about all she discussed with regard to The Artist.
Chaka said the next single from Come 2 My House is
"This Crazy Life of Mine."
Radharani One also reports on the appearance:
On March 4th late in the evening, Chaka Khan was on BET with Tavis Smiley during a live show/innerview from the City of Angels. Chaka responded to several phone calls with warmth and love. A salient piece of advice that she gave was for artists to fully understand the music industry and its laws. She even encouraged artists to become lawyers for themselves!
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March 3rd, 1999
Xclusive innerview with The Artist on SonicNet
In an article dated March 3rd, the SonicNet web site features an xclusive emale innerview with The Artist.
Click here 2 access the SonicNet article directly.
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March 1st, 1999
Larry Graham at Bunkers with The Combo
Mayho reports from Minneapolis:
Larry Graham played at Bunkers on March 1st, Monday night.
How lucky I was last night.... I went to Bunker's in downtown Minneapolis to see The Combo (Michael B. and Sonny T. join this band every Monday night.) Around 12:15pm, I noticed that Morris Hayes came inside, Larry and The Artist were sitting on the far back seats in the bar. One of the Combo's vocalists, "Juice" (he is from Greazy Meal) called Larry Graham and said him to come join the band on the stage! Sonny took off the stage for Larry, though they had a technique difficulty at the beginning Larry took Sonny's bass, and asked the crowd what we wanted to hear. Some people just shout, "The Jam!!!!!" Then Larry goes, "so... you know The Jam..... Do you know how to Jam?" The crowd went to crazy!! Then Larry goes, "...well... so... does the band know how to Jam?" All the Combo's members were like, "What are you talking about?! Of Course!!!!" :) So they started "The Jam." His wife, Tina was also on the stage, she was also jamming with the band :) Man... that was another BOMB!!! That was soooo funky last night... I thank God for that I could be there last night..... and also could see The Artist's long hair :)
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