Today, in an order issued by Judge Kevin Eide, the Minnesota District Court Judge overseeing the administration of Prince Roger Nelson’s Estate, the estate’s Personal Representative, Comerica Bank & Trust (Comerica), was ordered to provide Universal Recordings (Universal) with the 2014 Warner Bros. Agreement entered into by Prince and Warner Bros. Records. The Court also […]
The Source will begin providing up to date, detailed analysis and reports on the latest happenings with the Prince Estate, his heirs and siblings, and what is being done with his extensive media catalog. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Source and its staff have always been, and remain, huge fans of Prince. The Source […]
59 years ago the world was blessed with a legend. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Prince was a singer-songerwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and philanthropist. He gifted us with a lifetime of timeless music. The superstar also made quiet, countless humanitarian contributions. He helped organize #YesWeCode, giving and opportunity for underprivileged students to enter the tech industry. He […]
Season two of Questlove’s radio show is here with new playback features and new guests. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last season, we all added that “Questlove Supreme” station on our Pandora’s, listening to the medley of music and interviews he conducted with industry hitters. With his eclectic music taste, Questlove knew the best vibe-bringing […]
Today L. Londell Mcmillan, Owner of The Source, long time friend and attorney to Prince honored his memory today on Good Morning New York discussing his life and legacy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It is the one year anniversary of Prince’s tragic death and The Source salutes the man, the symbol, and the legend. […]
Words by: L. Londell McMillan Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 The stage is dimly lit, a silhouette of an icon appears in view, and a massive crowd awaits the presence of arguably—yet truly—the greatest all-around artist of all-time. It was a scene some will cherish now for […]
Story by: Kyle Eustice Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 The world shed a collective purple tear April 21, 2016 when the news broke Prince Rogers Nelson had unexpectedly passed away at the age of 57, leaving a gaping hole in the music community no one will ever be able […]
Prince‘s estate and Paisley Park have filed a federal lawsuit against sound engineer George Ian Boxill in hopes of blocking him from releasing Deliverance, an EP of six previously unpublished Prince songs. The EP was slated to come out Friday, on the first anniversary of the singer’s death. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The lawsuit claims that […]
Music legend Prince may have been known for fighting against the record companies owning rights to his music, but after an extensive bidding war, it looks like one has won the licensing battle. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to published reports, Universal Music Group has been granted exclusive licensing rights to “certain renowned albums,” unleashed unto […]
Papoose pays his condolences to some of the greats. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It’s fair to say that 2016 wasn’t the greatest year for everyone especially those families, friends and even fans that lost people who meant the world to them. Papoose pays his respects to some of the greats we’ve lost in 2016. […]
Mad Skillz may have officially hung up the mic for the turntables but he came back one more time to air out his grievances with 2016. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The seeming tradition, which started in 2002, kicks off this year’s recap over Young M.A’s “Summer Story” instrumental, Skillz touches on everything from the […]
Prince fans can rejoice. The legendary artist’s home, Paisley Park, is now a permanent museum. Monday evening [October 24] the Chanhassen City Council unanimously voted to re-zone the 64,000 foot property that was Prince’s home and recording studio. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Fans will have the unprecedented opportunity to experience first-hand what it was […]
It has been six months since Prince made his transition and for many it still feels like yesterday. There is a large population still mourning his death. Last night, the highly anticipated tribute concert took place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fans from all over the world came to celebrate the music and […]
Months after his untimely death, Prince fans will finally have the opportunity to celebrate the singer’s life and legacy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today [Thursday, July 28] it was revealed an official tribute concert honoring the late icon will take place on October 13 at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Although performers will be revealed on […]
On July 27, 1984 the movie that would become the cult classic, Purple Rain, was released. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Prince’s album of the same name was already at the top of the charts when its theatrical accompaniment landed in theaters. Directed by Albert Magnoli, the film which cost nearly seven million to make, […]
http://www.tmz.com/videos/0_gh05fizy Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bet you didn’t know that Prince and the Mobb did a song together. In the video above, producer and one half of the legendary QB duo Mobb Deep recalls how the late music icon Prince Rogers Nelson landed on a Mobb Deep album. Even though the song “Thou Shall […]
When you call out another award show’s tribute to arguably one of the most prolific artists to walk the earth, you had better come correct. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the stakes high and a record 7.2 million viewers tuned in on Sunday night, BET did just that. Following their not-so-sneak diss of Madonna‘s […]
In celebration of the highly-anticipated Prince tribute scheduled to take place at the 2016 BET Awards, this week’s Saturday Soundtrack is highlighting a few other amazing tribute performances honoring soul music greats by some of the most talented ladies in R&B music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From Fantasia bringing Chaka Khan to her feet, to Christina […]
Missy Elliott may still have a chance to collaborate with Prince on recordings he sent her in the past—if she can find them first. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an interview with Canadian radio program The Strombo Show back in May, Elliott spoke about the time she asked Prince for permission to use a […]
BET has officially announced announced the artists slated to pay tribute to the Purple One. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After throwing epic shade at the Billboard Music Awards for their lackluster tribute that featured Madonna, BET released the all-star lineup that includes The Roots, D’Angelo, Janelle Monae and the icon’s former drummer/lover, Sheila E, that will pay […]
