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Prince Plots Three New Albums for 2009: “This Music Is Nasty, But It’s Not Dirty”

1/5/09, 10:45 am EST

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More details about Prince’s busy 2009 have emerged: The Purple One will release not one, but three albums this year. The four songs he debuted on Los Angeles radio last month will appear on Lotus Flower (or Lotus Flow3r), the guitar-drenched LP of the trio. Also, there’s the funkier MPLSOUND, the album that was hinted at when that mysterious Website streaming a new Prince song emerged and then disappeared. Finally, there’s Elixir, a collaboration between Prince and his newest Wendy & Lisa/Vanity 6/Sheila E. protégé, Bria Valente. If Prince’s confirmation of the three new albums to the Los Angeles Times wasn’t proof enough for you, the Artist has also launched a new Website that seems like it’s earmarked for the influx of new releases: Lotusflow3r.com.

With Prince vehemently against dealing with record labels at this point in his career, the new site prides itself as a place where fans can “Listen to new tracks by Prince and Special Guests,” “Watch Videos and Exclusive Content” and “Buy music, concert tickets and more.” So essentially, Prince is becoming a one-man Live Nation. Although the Lotusflow3r site isn’t fully operational yet, three songs from each of the new albums are showcased: the previously radioed “Crimson & Clover” cover off Lotus Flower, MPLSOUND’s “(There’ll Never B) Another 1 Like Me” and the unheard “Here Eye Come,” featuring Valente on vocals and destined for Elixir.

Other new album details, courtesy of the LAT, is rapper Q-Tip’s appearance on MPLSOUND, which also features “trippy, experimental pop songs,” Prince exploring Pro-Tools and the rave-up “Funky Congregation.” As for Elixir, Prince said, “We got sick of waiting for Sade to make a new album,” adding, “This music is nasty, but it’s not dirty.” Keep checking back for updates on the Prince front, including when the Lotusflow3r site finally fully launches.

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Tinyvoices | 1/5/2009, 11:51 am EST

Instead of three crap releases, can he give us one good one? How’s that for a business plan? “Nasty but not dirty” isn’t a good sign.

Mucky Fingers | 1/5/2009, 1:08 pm EST

This has been Prince since day one. The man is simply busy as hell at all times and likes it that way. I thought it was weird that he had no new releases in 2008. Now we know why!

Sick of Haters | 1/5/2009, 1:15 pm EST

If you don’t like Prince’s music, fine. If you used to like it but don’t like his music now, fine. I like a LOT of his older stuff but I still find great songs buried in his new stuff, so I’ll keep coming back. He gives a great concert, too.

And these are decisions that we make regardless of what he does or doesn’t believe about gay marriage, or if he was misquoted or not. If you care that much about what a celeb says, you really should grow a spine and make decisions on your own.

Can't wait! | 1/5/2009, 2:31 pm EST

Best live artist ever! this little man rocked Coachella!!

I’m still shaking!

Shockadelica | 1/5/2009, 5:07 pm EST

Can’t wait!!!!

OMG!! | 1/5/2009, 5:57 pm EST

I can’t WAIT!! This probably means a Tour coming up too! Yay! Yay! Yay!

Brian | 1/5/2009, 6:53 pm EST

I wonder if he makes substantially more money without Live Nation and record labels, or if it is just a create freedom issue. Or maybe just ego.

I wonder.

Bel-Aire of Prince | 1/5/2009, 7:48 pm EST

Prince is a complete artist!

*Exceptional live
*Dynamic, always covering new ground.
*Prolific
*Multi-ins trumentalist
*Can boogie
*His fanbase is sprawling in terms of musically demographics.
*Gets the ladies(Think Vanity)
*Makes movies

jason | 1/6/2009, 1:59 am EST

sweet

jacques Piqot | 1/6/2009, 12:57 pm EST

Just can’t wait, another load of funky tripping music from a genius such as Prince…This just made my Year…Thank you Purple One…

Nico | 1/7/2009, 3:13 pm EST

new songs are just amazing!!!! damn..i can’t wait anymore to but the trilogy !!!!

1 TREE HILLBILLY | 1/7/2009, 7:31 pm EST

Crimson & Clover is a new take on Sweet Jane by Velvet Underground…i love it

Vegas rain | 1/8/2009, 8:10 pm EST

I am really jacked about these new releases. I can not wait. I hope there is a concert tour.

princefreak | 1/22/2009, 10:46 am EST

cant wait . hopefully a tour!!!!!! he is simply the best at every thing he does!!!!!

purplelicks | 1/23/2009, 10:05 am EST

I bought a ticket to his

purplelicks | 1/23/2009, 10:10 am EST

I bought tickets to his Dublin gig last June and actually cried when i learned he cancelled – heard a rumour that he might come to Belfast instead and almost died! Eagerly await anything from the revolutionary purple Prince – he never fails to impress…and amuse!!

DHDesigner | 2/2/2009, 10:14 pm EST

Once, Twice, but Three times… “Rock hard and Funk you later”

Yo, Your Boy keeps it REAL! Find inspiration in his walk and create your own melody.

Boston3 | 2/8/2009, 4:26 pm EST

Rally Nice To See An Artisit Like Prince Keep Music Fresh!Hope This Site Does Not Shut Down Like Npg Music Club!

Linda B | 2/24/2009, 2:10 pm EST

Prince! You cant serve 2 masters!

tayfun | 3/4/2009, 12:02 pm EST

sorry to my english .

Ihope he come to germany to colonge or schalke iam waiting a lon time .he is the best because he have quality

tayfun | 3/4/2009, 12:02 pm EST

sorry to my english .

Ihope he come to germany to colonge or schalke iam waiting a lon time .he is the best because he have quality

tayfun | 3/4/2009, 12:03 pm EST

sorry to my english .

Ihope he come to germany to colonge or schalke iam waiting a lon time .he is the best because he have quality

liz | 7/3/2009, 6:29 pm EST

I have the albums and they’re great!

katie | 8/5/2009, 8:10 am EST

does any1 know when his new album is out? is it likely to be this yesar!? im desperate to see him in concert

mo from belgium | 9/5/2009, 10:17 am EST

it s time that he ^¨our prince¨^ GOES ON ROAD i want to see him again live!!! i ve seen him 15 times he was everytime magnificent.

Knighdt | 9/21/2009, 10:06 am EST

“Instead of three crap releases,can he give us one good one” I’m totally with you on that. Rather than three discs on “Emancipation” Prince could have given us maybe two good discs and done away with most of the shite on disc Number 3. In fact emanciaption should have been titled ejaculation, and everything released after that could have been titled “Spent 1″ “Spent 2″ and “Spent 3″ becuase they’ve all been substandard. I say this as a big Prince fan, in fact i’m looking at the only poster on my living room wall right now and it’s prince..

purple rain | 9/26/2009, 7:45 pm EST

i love prince

peter graminiano | 10/28/2009, 2:07 pm EST

prince number 1, mj number 1, others ha phooey

Virginia | 10/31/2009, 9:09 pm EST

Prince rocks ALWAYS!

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