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The Rainbow Children

�JUST LIKE THE SUN THE RAINBOW CHILDREN RISE�
This is definitely the calling card 4 the new Prince CD The Rainbow Children. This Xperience take U 2 a new high with very little lows musically. It seems that Prince reaches that funk level with his WHA WHA voice, which is sprinkled Nbtween songs. From there the CD never lets up on the funk. The major drop N this album is the lyrics. Prince is on the pulpit.

The Major drop N this album is Muse 2 The Pharaohs. This Xperience seems 2 bring the fear of God 2 it�s listeners with it�s Bible thumping lyrics. �When dem devils come, dem devils come dressed as light.� N other words a wolf dressed N sheep�s clothing. �Like a thief in the night my lord come and strike. Leave nothing but ashes 2 the left, dust 2 the right.� I suppose I should B careful with my Digital Garden as 2 not approach the palace and shout obscenities. There seems 2 B a lot of judgment n the eyes of the sinners, or is it jealousy.

There is some great positive messages 2 B had N Everywhere. Here is what true religion is about, �With out God it wasn�t there, Now I feel It everywhere.� Real religion is about sharing love, kindness, compassion. This Xperience shares the Xcitement of knowing God.

The Sensual Everafter gives U a good break N the religious arena. Rich guitar riffs, calm synth tones, and piano, 2 share �SENSUAL� love with.

Now we get 2 some great Prince without religion. Mellow puts Prince back N his jazz ass place. If I were standing N front of Prince now I would say 2 him �Come on get lost in the mellow, mellow.�

1+1+1 is 3 where the *@#% did this song come from. It hit me N a blind spot. If I had 2 funk to any song off this album, this would B the 1. �U just need 2 work that sexy body all nite long.� I�m sure this song wasn�t intended 4 this album, I�m know the JWs are turning N there churches 2 this jam.

She Loves Me 4 Me. Here is Prince showing his true love colors. �When the night falls and she calls, I run 2 her side, cuz she got the ride I like 2 ride.� I sang this 2 my wife. All I got 2 say is this 1 works on the woman U love.

Family Name & Everlasting keeps the funk feeling alive while giving �The Message�, a kinda shake Ur ass with God.

Here is the period, the point of the album, or jewel of The Rainbow Children. Last December makes U definitely think about the direction of Ur life, reflect on Ur past and make U want 2 take control of Ur future.

N closing The Rainbow Children is not 4 all Prince fans let alone for every1, but it is worth listening 2, and pondering on. Chalk another 1 up 4 The Purple Court. His kingdom has truly come.

Paisley NPG

The Unofficial word about the Paisley Park camp is Prince got married over the New Year holiday N Hawaii. His supposed new wife�s name is Manuela Testolini. She is reported to have been a Paisley Park employee, once concert groupie. There is speculation that she is pregnant, but that 2 is unconfirmed at this time.

Sorry 2 hear but, Morris Hays, keyboardist of The NPG. He is no longer with them. Mr. Hayes was with The NPG 4 10 years, a long time 4 any Prince artist at the camp. Renato Neto is replacing Mr. Hayes.

Prince signed a deal with UMPG. This 2 year pursuit closed with a supposed buy out of Prince�s past masters with Warner Bros, giving him control of his past present & future control of the master recordings.

This report is purely speculation & nothing has been confirmed from the Paisley Park Camp.

Here is the full 1 Nite Alone With Prince tour schedule:

March 1: Saginaw, Mich. (Heritage Theatre)
March 2: Chicago (Chicago Theater)
March 5: Cincinnati (Music Hall)
March 6: Detroit (Opera House)
March 7: Buffalo, N.Y. (Shea's Theater)
March 9: Louisville, Ky. (Palace Theater)
March 10: Cleveland (Palace Theater)
March 25: Baltimore (Lyric Theater)
March 26: Pittsburgh (Benedum Center)
March 28, 30: Washington, D.C. (Warner Theater)
April 2: Richmond, Va. (Landmark Theater)
April 4: Miami (Sunrise Theatre)
April 5: Jacksonville, Fla. (Times Union Center)
April 6: Lakeland, Fla. (Lakeland Center)
April 9: New York (Lincoln Center - Avery Fisher Hall)
April 11: Norfolk, Va. (NTELOS Pavilion)
April 12: Atlanta (TBA)
April 13: New Orleans (UNO Theatre)
April 15: Dallas (Music Hall)
April 16: Houston (Compaq Center)
April 18: Phoenix (Dodge Theatre)
April 20: Los Angeles (Kodak Theatre)
April 25: St. Louis, Mo. (Fox Theatre)
April 26: Kansas City, Mo. (Midland Theater)
April 30: Seattle (Schnitzer Concert Hall)
May 1: Portland, Ore. (Paramount Theatre)
May 3: Concord, Calif. (Chronicle Pavilion @ Concord)
May 4: Las Vegas (TBA)