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319 Special w/ Michael Bland, Sonny T & Brown Mark - Part 2
22 maart 2024 · 2 uur 41 min
On the iconic date of 3/19, we get the blessing of a 2nd visit from Michael Bland and Sonny T to answer more deep probing questions. And we also welcome special guest BrownMark as he checks in to let us know about his special Houston event with Prince Day Houston and Craig Alexander. Lees meer
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Interview: Rick James' Stone City Band
22 maart 2024 · 2 uur 12 min
We sit down with Rick James' Stone City Band including Levi Ruffin, Tom McDermott, Nathaniel Hughes, and Lanise Hughes. We debunk the rumors about Prince and Rick James working together including stolen keyboards, forced drinking, and so much more. It's a funk filled fiesta. Lees meer
Note: There were some audio issues with Levi's connection that caused echoes and we worked with it as best as possible.
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Interview: Michael Bland & Sonny T
6 maart 2024 · 2 uur 23 min
We sit down with two music legends Sonny Thompson and Michael Bland. Both of them have shared the stage with Prince's New Power Generation, but they have plenty of stories of their own becoming legends in their own right. We talk about musical history in Minneapolis before Prince became a household name, Michael's work with Soul Asylum, dispelling vault myths, and so much more. Lees meer
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Funkatopia Live Free 4 All
6 maart 2024 · 2 uur 9 min
We dish about great funk events happening around the world and entertainment news covering Sinead O'Connor's Estate vs. Trump, P Diddy vs. Everyone, Rihanna's $6 million show, purple news, and so much more.
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Interview: Marcus Thompson - Timex Social Club
16 februari 2024 · 1 uur 34 min
We interview Timex Social Club's Marcus Thompson as we discuss the rise and fall of their success, the Club Noveau controversy, the identities of the characters named in Rumors, touring with Run DMC, and much more.
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Interview: Steve Parke
2 februari 2024 · 2 uur 36 min
We interview artist, photographer Steve Parke as we dive into his incredible work with Prince from album covers, photo shoots, wall murals, t-shirts and the stories behind them. Lees meer
Note: This was a very visual show, but there were dozens of stories to warrant the audio. Watch the video on youtube.com/funkatopia.
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Purple Rain on Broadway & Prince Estate Court Cases
15 januari 2024 · 2 uur 2 min
Mr. Christopher discusses public feedback (and Jill Jones) about the Purple Rain Broadway and how it's being altered to be more "woke". Then he goes into deep detail about the court case filed by Londell McMillan and Charles Spicer against Prince's heirs as they hire attorneys in an attempt to oust the duo and take control of the Prince Estate. Lees meer
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Interview: Danny A Thomas of Con Funk Shun
20 december 2023 · 1 uur 17 min
We interview Danny A Thomas of Con Funk Shun to discuss the beginnings of legendary funk band Con Funk Shun, its roots as Project Soul, playing to 100,000 people at Wattstax with Rufus Thomas and so much more. We also welcome special guest Mark Anthony of the Upscale Band who is playing the backing band for Danny's Con Funk Shun Revue. Lees meer
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Interview: The Wooten Brothers (Victor, Regi, Roy, Joseph)
31 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 23 min
We sit down with The Wooten Brothers (Victor, Roy, Joseph, and Regi) to discuss their work with Steve Miller Band, Dave Matthews Band, Prince, Chick Corea, and many others. While Rgi was not there for the majority of the interview, stay tuned at the end when Regi drops in to answer questions about his career, share more Prince stories, and how it was teaching his brothers how to play earning him the nickname The Teacha. Lees meer
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Diamonds and Pearls Celebration w/ Tony M, Robia Scott, Scott McCullough and Damon D
19 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 8 min
We celebrate the upcoming release of Prince's Diamonds & Pearls Super Deluxe with Tony M (NPG), Robia Scott (Pearl), Scott McCullough Director of many Diamonds and Pearl videos), and Damon D (New Power Generation). It's nothing but wall to wall stories of the days of the creation of this epic album. Lees meer
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Interview: Mayte Garcia (with Kirk Johnson and Gilbert Davison)
17 oktober 2023 · 1 uur 14 min
We sit down with Mayte Garcia to discuss the new movie, more Prince questions, and the Live 4 Love charity where we also welcome Gilbert Davison (Prince and Paisley Park Management), and Kirk Johnson (Prince and NPG drummer, producer, choreographer, and dancer) into the mix. Lees meer
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Interview: Macy Gray
11 oktober 2023 · 15 min
Mr. Christopher sits down for a short interview with the legendary Macy Gray to discuss her past work, her brand new album The Reset and tour, and the best advice she ever received from Prince.
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Interview: T.C. Ellis
10 oktober 2023 · 2 uur 4 min
We sit down with rapper, actor, producer David "TC" Ellis to discuss his time with Prince, his family (including sister Sue Ann Carwell), and how he found his calling with the High School for Recording Arts (HSRA).
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Interview: Scott McCullough
20 september 2023 · 2 uur 15 min
We welcome Scott McCullough who worked on dozens of videos with Prince in the era of Diamonds and Pearls and beyond including Violet the Organ Grinder, Sexy MF, Gangsta Glam, Call the Law, Daddy Pop. My Name is Prince and many others including the upcoming Glam Slam concert that will be included in the Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe. We talk about that history along with his commercial work with NASCAR, Paul Newman, Martin Sheen, and so much more. Lees meer
Note: Minor audio echo issues in the first 15 minutes. Resolved afterward.
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Interview: Nik West
14 september 2023 · 1 uur 40 min
We interview bassist phenom Nik West who shares stories about working with everyone from Prince to John Mayer. Stories of her tour, her journey and much more.
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09-05-2023 Purple News Explosion
11 september 2023 · 2 uur 33 min
We talk about lots of purple news including more details on the release of Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe, Prince auctions, the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain and what we should expect or wish for, scenes deleted from Purple Rain, and much more purple amazingness. Lees meer
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Back 2 School Free 4 All - August 01, 2023
2 augustus 2023 · 2 uur 1 min
Mr, Christopher and Jeff Paige discuss many topics including Cardi B, Sinead O'Connor, Paul Reubens (aka Pee Wee Herman), Travis Scott, and much more including crazy commercials and conflicting events in the purple world.
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Interview: Mark Webster
2 augustus 2023 · 53 min
We talk with Mark Webster that has known Prince since 1978 and was instrumental in getting the Symbol in front of Paisley Park and also for getting a 7-mile stretch of the highway running in front of Paisley Park to be renamed Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. We discuss the challenges, the wins, and the journey with Prince. Lees meer
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Interview: Liv Warfield
2 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 54 min
Interview with Liv Warfield to discuss everything from working with Prince to her brand new album Edge and we listen to an exclusive world premiere of her new song Maybe They'll Take Ya Picture. Plus we are also joined by her guitarist Ryan Waters who has also performed and even toured with many acts including CeeLo Green, India Arie, Sade, and Fishbone. You can't miss this show. Lees meer
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Interview - Jamie West-Oram of The Fixx
12 juli 2023 · 58 min
Mr Christophers sits down with The Fixx guitarist Jamie West-Oram to discuss four decades of his tenure with the pop rock band and his brand new first-ever solo album.
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Steven Berkoff Funkatopia Bumper for FUNKEDUP
5 juni 2023 · 1 min
I was able to get the legendary actor Steven Berkoff to agree to redo the answering machine scene for the FUNKEDUP app. I then edited it into the original scene audio for fun. Steven is now 85 years old, so his voice has changed, but it was an honor that he agreed to do this for me. Lees meer
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Prince - Neon Telephone (Early)
23 mei 2023 · 3 min
Prince wrote this song for the band Three O'Clock for their album Vermillion. An interesting twist to the story is that Prince also gave the band the songs Girl O’ My Dreams, We Can Funk, Teacher, Teacher, and Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got, but the band rejected all of the tracks except for Neon Telephone. Had they accepted all of the proposed songs, their album would have been legendary. That goes BEYOND hindsight. Lees meer
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Interview: Lynn Mabry
29 maart 2023 · 2 uur 6 min
She has been the voice behind massive artists like Sly and the Family Stone, Sheila E, Parliament Funkadelic, Brides of Funkenstein, Fleetwood Mac, Don Henley, Mick Jagger, George Michael, and tons more. Hear the stories from the woman with a career that is a story of legends. Lees meer
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Prince's Muses and Lovers
14 februari 2023 · 1 uur 51 min
A look back at the muses and lovers that inspired Prince's music, and his life, and changed his direction in various ways. A Funkatopia Live Valentine's Day special.
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Interview: Robin Power Royal
25 januari 2023 · 2 uur 42 min
Actress, model, dancer Robin Power Royal sits with Funkatopia Live to discuss her intimate relationship with Prince, her adult past, audio erotica, sex, threesomes, strip pool, and a whole lot of shocking revelations.
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Interview: Hans-Martin Buff
10 november 2022 · 1 uur 51 min
Funkatopia's Mr. Christopher sits down with Prince's In-House engineer Hans-Martin Buff to discuss his work on Crystal ball, Emancipation, Rave Un2 the Joy fantastic, and more including work with The Scorpions, Peter Gabriel, and others. Let the stories begin! Lees meer
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Interview - Dr. Susan Rogers
26 oktober 2022 · 3 uur 20 min
She was at the helm of Prince's biggest albums including Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Parade, and Sign O' The Times. Susan Rogers sits down with Funkatopia Live to answer questions she probably hasn't answered before. It's a show for the ages as we discuss production techniques, her new book, the neuroscience of music, and much more LIVE. Lees meer
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Interview: Gilbert Davison
14 september 2022 · 2 uur 26 min
A rare, exclusive interview with Gilbert Davison. He was Prince's bodyguard, head of security, tour manager, director of Paisley Park, founder of Glam Slam and so much more. Guaranteed, you will hear Prince stories that you've never heard before. Learn what job Prince had before he was a music superstar. What really happened on that fateful night at Paisley Park when The Black Album was dropped? What is the insane secret about that infamous Lovsexy album cover? All of this and more will make your purple head spin. Only Mr. Christopher and Jeff Paige can bring it to you. Lees meer
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Mychael Gabriel Genesis Album Release Party
26 augustus 2022 · 2 uur 50 min
Guitarist Mychael Gabriel (Sheila E, George Clinton, Snoop Dogg, & more) releases his brand new solo album Genesis EXCLUSIVELY on Funkatopia Live 2 days before it's Aug. 26th release. It's a full on album release listening party track by track. Hear the stories and inspiration behind every song and the creation of this INCREDIBLE album. Lees meer
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38th Purple Rain Movie Premiere Anniversary - Funkatopia Live
28 juli 2022 · 2 uur 19 min
Funkatopia Live celebrates the 38th anniversary of the premiere of Purple Rain at Mann's Chinese Theater. We welcome Tony Blass, videographer that filmed the premiere back in 1984, Duane Tudahl, author of Prince & the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions, and Wally Safford, singer, performer and body guard for Prince from 1979 to 1987. A full look back at all things about the Purple Rain movie. Lees meer
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Interview - Mychael Gabriel
13 juli 2022 · 1 uur 28 min
Funkatopia interviews Mychael Gabriel to discuss his new album Genesis, his work with Sheila E, touring the world, life in the purple family, and also faces a ridiculous "Line of Questioning.".
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Interview: St. Paul Peterson
6 juli 2022 · 2 uur 9 min
Funkatopia Live interviews St. Paul Peterson to talk about Peterson family, Prince, fDeluxe, The Family, his new album, and also answers a bunch of ridiculous questions in our new segment called "Line of Questioning". All this plus news and views.
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Funk the Funk: Perserverance & Motivation
5 juli 2022 · 2 uur 19 min
Funkatopia re-releases the 2nd episode of Funk the Funk broadcast discussing perseverance and motivation. How to break through when you're caught in a rut and can't find the energy to be motivated.
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The Future of the Prince Celebration (with Damon D)
4 juli 2022 · 2 uur 36 min
Funkatopia Live sits down with NPG's Damon Dickson to talk about the preparation that went into the Prince Live on the Big Screen show at the 2022 Prince Celebration. Then we move into a full discussion with other lifelong Prince fans about what the Prince estate can do in future Celebrations to keep the ball rolling and what it looks like as Prince's family takes over the reins. Lees meer
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The Soundstage - Episode 001
24 mei 2022 · 51 min
The very first episode of Funkatopia Soundstage where we bring you new music we think you should hear from all genres. In this episode, Ed Sheeran, new music from Lettuce, and Sidibe. Note: This audio was pulled from a video source, so ignore a couple of visual references. We are still working through all the kinks. Lees meer
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Interview: Liv Warfield
18 februari 2022 · 1 uur 15 min
Liv Warfield sits down to discuss her new album Live at Cafe Wha?, a European tour, lessons from Prince, looking back on The Unexpected, how she handles stress and depression, and so much more.
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Funk the Funk - Depression & Grief
20 januari 2022 · 2 uur 17 min
An intense discussion on depression, loss, and grief with special guests Morris Hayes & Tony Mosley from New Power Generation, Garrett Shider from Parliament-Funkadelic, Jellybean Johnson from The Time, DuJuan Elliott of the Blackshires, Michael Dean of Podcast Juice & 2 licensed counselors. An episode of discovery, motivation, and inspiration. Lees meer
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Interview: Danny Bedrosian of Parliament-Funkadelic
15 januari 2022 · 1 uur 33 min
Funkatopia interviews Parliament Funkadelic's keyboardist Danny Bedrosian to talk about his 20 years with George Clinton. Plenty of stories from 5 minutes shows, playing for Putin in Russia, performances with Sly Stone, supporting Armenians in Syria, and so much more. Another action packed show. Lees meer
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Interview: Bernadette Cooper (Klymaxx & Madame X)
22 december 2021 · 2 uur 19 min
Funkatopia Live sits down with producer, drummer, vocalist and creator of the iconic group Klymaxx and Madame X for an incredibly revealing discussion about the drama of Klymaxx, the evolution of Madame X, and insane stories about Ike Turner, Teena Marie, George Clinton, and more. Lees meer
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Interview: Alan Leeds
17 december 2021 · 2 uur 35 min
Funkatopia Live sits down with the legendary Alan Leeds who has managed everyone from Prince, James Brown, Maxwell, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq and many others. The man has some great stories!
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Interview: Eric Leeds Returns with St. Paul Peterson (audio only)
24 november 2021 · 2 uur 34 min
Saxophonist Eric Leeds returns (post World Series) to discuss baseball, more details of his work with Prince, JamBrown, and his favorite artists and inspirations. He is also joined by St. Paul Peterson to discuss new work with LP, a 2021 release, memories of The Family (aka FDeluxe) and so much more. Lees meer
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Soul Sisters - Brenda and Patti (Audio)
24 november 2021 · 1 uur 35 min
Soul Sisters Patti Henley and Brenda Lee Eager join Funkatopia Live to discuss the work with MLK, Jesse Jackson and Operation Breadbasket. Then we dig deep into their musical journey performing with legends like Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Prince, and many more. Lees meer
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Interview: Martin Kember
21 oktober 2021 · 1 uur
Funkatopia Live sits down with Martin Kember from AZ-1 and Color Me Badd. Stories of being on the charts in the 90's, BET awards, the influence of Prince, the challenges of Color Me Badd, and so much more.
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WTF Lyric Show
21 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 28 min
Hundelisiliah. Souliacolia. Soda fizzin' on the lawn. The Funkatopia Live crew looks at some of Prince's strangest lyrics to figure out the meaning and we arrive at some answers! A show full of fun.
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Interview: Eric Leeds
14 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 30 min
Saxophonist Eric Leeds shares amazing stories about his brother Alan Leeds (road manager for James Brown & Prince), his own stories with James Brown, and of course more stories about Prince!
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Interview: Trombonist Greg Boyer
7 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 25 min
We welcome trombonist extraordinaire Greg Boyer as he tells stories about George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Prince and the New Power Generation (NPG), James Brown & Maceo Parker, and tons of personal stories including liquid chicken.
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Interview: Robert "Kool" Bell (Kool & the Gang)
24 september 2021 · 30 min
Funkatopia interviews Robert "Kool" Bell on 57 years of Kool and the Gang including Prince stories, opening for Van Halen, a new album, a movie(?), and much more!
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Interview: NPG (Morris Hayes, Levi Seacer, Tony M, and Mike Scott)
16 september 2021 · 1 uur 47 min
Funkatopia Live sits down with New Power Generation (NPG) members Morris Hayes, Tony M, Levi Seacer Jr., and Mike Scott. Our goal is to analyze why Prince chose the band he did, the music he chose for the 90's era of NPG, his management style, and all of the amazing stories the band members can share. Lees meer
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Interview: Donna Grantis
1 februari 2021 · 28 min
Throwback interview with Third Eye Girl's Donna Grantis. Previously unreleased with the 3EG guitarist extraordinaire sharing her memories of her time with Prince, being discovered, and her amazing album Diamonds and Dynamite.
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Interview: Ida Nielsen
1 februari 2021 · 34 min
Throwback interview with Third Eye Girl's Ida Nielsen talking about her time with Prince, her album, ad much more.