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Prince - The truth
Prince
Is Prince still worthy of his royal tag? That's what we're asking after his sell-out 21-date shows at London's O2 Arena.
1Xtra's Jenna G looks back at the career of one of the most important black musicians of all time and asks what makes him tick.

We explore his turbulent personal life, discover why he changed his name to a wordless squiggle in the 90's and the hits and misses in his music.

Hear from Prince himself as he explains the source of his own deviant imagination.

A word of warning though, this documentary refers to the sexual nature of Prince's lyrics. As a result some listeners may be offended by some of the language.
Can Prince compete with the artists of today? Or will he always be a genius? Has Prince still got it or lost his touch? Ever seen him perform live?

BRIAN
I HAVE BEEN A PRINCE FAN FOR ALMOST 30 YEARS. I LOVE HIS DIVERSITY , HE IS THE BEST. ' IT AINT OVER' .

Jackie Haynes
I agree with John and Willy. I did'nt have any of Prince's music until I saw him at the 02, I only went to see him because of all the rave reviews, and ended up going to about 15 shows, His concerts and aftershows are amazing, He's a great showman, I can't wait to see him live again. I have ALL his music now and I am hooked.

john cowling
in answer to the question above, it should read can the artists of today compete on the same level has he.answer no,why most can't write a song let alone music also they can't play an instrument let alone sing and dance and performe to is standered so yes he is a genius and i saw him live at the o2 on is last night and i left on the best high of my life and it was legal.

Willy Sanchez
1. Prince plays his own instruments.2. Prince writes all the music and lyrics3. He sings (no lip singing) all his songs.4. Every Prince album is different from the last.5. No body and I mean nobody can out do him he is an artesian, the likes that haven't been seen since the times of Mozart.6. The media has always dised Prince because he does what he wants he doesn't care if you me or anybody else digs his music as long as he likes it is all that matters.7. In your little article about Prince's ups and downs you forgot to mention that he won an academy award for the sound track to Happy Feet.8. Even people who don't like his style of music give him props for his musical talent and creativness.9. The mans a God.10. Enough said!



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