Prince
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I'm not a John Legend fan so it is perplexing to me as to why he would be chosen to represent Prince in song. I guess because JL is basic and likable? To me he is like a great big bowl of boring oatmeal while Prince is fun and spicy.
I just feel like there are so many other artists out there who could do way more justice to Prince and who would love the opportunity.
I just feel like there are so many other artists out there who could do way more justice to Prince and who would love the opportunity.
Harsh but fair.
My guess is he really wanted to be part of the convention (perhaps he’s a big donor?) and this was the way they decided to fit him in. It’s not likely to be any deeper than that.
It wasn't specifically a Prince "tribute" though. It was to represent Minnesota and of course Prince has a huge legacy there. I thought he did ok, I agree that he's probably a bit of a bland choice but it was great to see Sheila E.
I guess he’s also a “safe” choice. Not offensive and easily consumable by the masses. No chance for scandalous or unfortunate surprises.
Excellent choice!
For some reason I’m feeling like H.E.R. could have done justice to a Prince song. She is so talented!
Sheila E should have done it without him.
Far more energy too.
Far more energy too.
Plus a genuine connection to Prince.
Legend did ok. It was not as offensive as Jlo singing Motown….
Totally agree.
Sheila E did one of the best tributes to Prince I have seen.
She did a tribute to him at the 2016 BET Awards and it is personally one of my favorite tributes I have seen an artist do for another artist.
Wish the quality was better but here is the tribute for those of you who haven't seen it.
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