Of course Prince made WAY more music than could even be included on Diamonds and Pearls. We are delighted - but are we really? - that we got many of these outtakes in the Super Deluxe set and we check out some of them this episode. Visit us on

Make It MTV Friendly - D&P Videos

27 days ago 1h 18m

Prince made videos for nearly every song on Diamonds and Pearls. We talk about videos for Diamonds and Pearls, Insatiable, Willing and Able, and two versions of Money Don’t Matter 2 Night.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPod

Pranksta Gangstas - Cream Maxi-Single Part 2

Mar 17th, 2024 57m 20s

Part 2 of our discussion about the Cream Maxi-Single supporting the Diamonds and Pearls album. Do Your Dance, the child of Cream, begat its own remixes on “side 2” of the LP - and we have selections for the disc.Visit us on Facebook: https://ww

Late 80's Video Ladies - Cream Maxi-Single Part 1

Mar 3rd, 2024 1h 2m

Part 1 of our discussion about the Cream Maxi-Single supporting the Diamonds and Pearls album. From the video to the remixes to the completely new rifs on Cream, it’s a funky ride.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twit

Go Your Own Way - Diamonds and Pearls Part 2

Feb 18th, 2024 1h 45m

We have our discussion on the second half of Diamonds and Pearls along with our selections for the by-and-large wonderful remaster of the 1991 album that produced four charting singles. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodca

Prince Infrastructure Bill - Diamonds and Pearls Part 1

Feb 4th, 2024 2h 6m

We have finally started talking about Diamonds and Pearls, the album proper. We have SO many thoughts that were worth sharing, that we had to break our coverage into two parts. It’s a hidden throw-back album that is one funky ride. Visit us on

Surprise Video Shoots - Gett Off Video EP

Jan 21st, 2024 1h 15m

Prolific Prince made a BUNCH of videos for songs on the Gett Off Maxisingle and released it as a video EP. We get to peek into rarely-seen areas of Paisley Park and Prince’s home on Galpin Blvd, and see Prince SO happy. Visit us on Facebook: ht

Bonus

I'm the Problem - Episode Delayed

Jan 14th, 2024 1m 28s

I'm the problem, it's me. The producer (ahem, no need to name names) didn't give the talent enough time off for the holidays, so it's going to be one more week before we return to our coverage of Diamonds and Pearls. The Gett Off Video EP is su

Moon Theme - 1991 MTV VMAs and Arsenio Hall

Dec 24th, 2023 1h 39m

Promotion for Diamonds and Pearls involved two high-profile television appearances - the 1991 MTV Video Music Awards and a take-over of The Arsenio Hall Show. We talk about the scandalous to the captivating in some of the best Prince TV ever. V

Hold It, Fred - Gett Off Maxi-Single

Dec 10th, 2023 1h 40m

Before Diamonds & Pearls was released, a dirty sex song was released to promote it: Gett Off. The Maxi-Single is one of our absolute favorites and we talk about all seven tracks and the racy video. It’s a real sexy affair.Visit us on Facebook:

Splits Zenith - Diamonds & Pearls Lead Up

Nov 26th, 2023 1h 45m

Diamonds & Pearls is HERE! We are going to use this opportunity to talk about the expansive Super Deluxe edition the way that little teenage Josh experienced the album as we start with Glam Slam ‘91, Gett Off (Damn Near 10 Min.), Horny Pony, an

More Basement - For You Outtakes Part 5

Nov 12th, 2023 1h 21m

Our final episode about the For You - the album that started Prince’s career - is here. More basement recordings, the earliest official release of Prince working with another band, and a surprise gem that surfaced during the pandemic finishes t

Sexy Omniscient Narrator - For You Outtakes Part 4

Oct 29th, 2023 1h 10m

It may be a trope, but sometimes it’s true: aspiring musicians make music in basements. Don’t You Wanna Ride?, Rock Me, Lover, and Leaving For New York Prince were ambitious tracks that displayed his tremendous talent with relatively rudimentar

Who's the Bossa Nova - For You Outtakes Part 3

Oct 15th, 2023 1h 5m

More outtakes from the For You era! From 94 East (Lovin’ Cup, Dance to the Music of the World), to songs that would eventually get a release (Make It Through the Storm, Wouldn’t You Love to Love Me), and one that was for a particular night (We

Just Jelly Jam, Baby - For You Outtakes Part 2

Oct 1st, 2023 1h 1m

Prince has ALWAYS been prolific and his very early career is no exception. We have another episode of outtakes from the For You era - we talk about Jelly Jam, three different versions of Just As Long As We’re Together, and two versions of Baby.

Almost Quacking, Nearly Camille - For You Outtakes Part 1

Sep 17th, 2023 1h 19m

For a brand new artist, Prince had a ton of unreleased music. From early days with 94 East (Just Another Sucker), a song that never found an album home (Donna), and alternate versions (Soft and Wet, My Love is Forever) there is plenty to cover

Delighted - For You Part 2

Sep 3rd, 2023 1h 19m

We finished up listening to Prince’s debut album. There is so much to love! The production value was stellar and we were delighted to share our time capsule, sea, and mountain of For You - a delightful surprise to us both.Visit us on Facebook:

Handclapsandfingasnaps - For You Part 1

Aug 20th, 2023 1h 9m

Where does one start? At the beginning! We head back to Prince’s debut, For You, and cover the first five songs (no selections this time) to really appreciate seeing the genius that was already apparent and noticing the details that would flour

Frustration and Elation - Vault Series Volume 1

Aug 6th, 2023 1h 18m

We have thoughts on the two songs recently released by the estate: the Vault Series Volume 1 that included All A Share Together Now and 7 (E-flat Version). We have even MORE thoughts about how the release was handled and the state of the estate

Ending Outtakes - Emancipation Era Outtakes Part 2

Jul 23rd, 2023 1h 7m

More Emancipation-era outtakes to finally finish up our coverage of the sprawling 1996 opus. We chat about two versions of Slave (2 the System), Sonny T’s version of Acknowledge Me, Love (Never Has 2 Say Goodbye), Livin’ 2 Die (Our Lives) and

Rx for Funk - Emancipation Era Outtakes Part 1

Jul 9th, 2023 1h 7m

Surely Prince really did “empty the gun” with 36 songs on Emancipation, right? Hardly. Here is part 1 of outtakes from the sprawling 3-disc set with I’ll Never B Another Fool, 2020, FeelGood, I’m A DJ (Eye and the DJ), and Journey 2 the Center

Free at Last - Emancipation Release Party

Jun 18th, 2023 54m 18s

Prince still held SO MUCH influence in the mid-90’s that he could promote the release of Emancipation with a simulcast concert on BET, MTV, and VH1. We chat about this interesting mix of songs.Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMAT

Ya Mama's Favorite - Selection of Live Emancipation Performances

Jun 4th, 2023 1h 17m

Is there anything better than Prince live? Not much, in our opinion. Josh chose a selection of live performances from the Emancipation era and we revel in the funky fun!Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMATSPodcast/Twitter: @TMATS

Picking New Battles - Chris Rock Interview and More

May 21st, 2023 1h 16m

The Artist Formerly Known as Prince did many interviews as promotion for Emancipation in 1996 and 1997. Prince spoke with Chris Rock on VH1, the Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, CNN, KMSP, and even a couple awards presentations and we check t

Do It Like She Likes It - Oprah Show Appearance 1996

May 7th, 2023 56m 1s

Part of the promotion for Emancipation was promotional appearances. The Oprah Winfrey Show devoted an entire episode to The Artist Formerly Known as Prince and it was as heartbreaking as it was illuminating. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.fa