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Mint Condition Remembers Their Mentor Prince

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Lawrence Waddell and Stokley Williams of the St. Paul-based R&B band Mint Condition sit down to talk about their mentor, friend and fellow musician Prince.
From their own beginnings in the early 90s meeting Prince for the first time, to stories of playing on tour with him, to their reflections on Prince’s influence on the “Minneapolis Sound” and the artistic world more broadly, Waddell and Williams remember Prince and his legacy.
Interview by Jeff Achen of The UpTake.

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@Niani1975 8 лет назад

Says a lot about Prince...he was a mentor and didn't want to be the only great one--he wanted everyone to be great!

@MrJacksonvill 8 лет назад

Wow! finally someone says it,he wanted everybody to be great. He influenced me as well . I never met him,but I absorbed his whole vibe for being great..Once back in the heyday of Diamonds and Pearls era..people in Europe thought I was a part of his team. My look at the time was inspired by his output in the Universe. Any way,thanks for that beautiful comment. He wanted others to be great. Rest In Power Prince.

@perri_6 7 лет назад

Prince was "once in forever artist". Mint Condition, you're breakin' my heart with such lovely words about your mentor. Thanks for posting this interview Michael McIntee.

@Niani1975 8 лет назад

These guys were the truth in their day! You Send Me Swingin', Pretty Brown Eyes...just dope! RIP my Prince 💜

@LSqwr 8 лет назад

*Correction... They were, and still are.* This was a great piece, thanks for sharing your reflectionz. ✌

@Niani1975 8 лет назад

+Blu Muzik Correction...pure opinion! And MY opinion is, they were awesome then and I continue to listen to their older music. They are still just as handsome and seem like great guys, but I'm just not interested in their newest music. Again, my grown woman opinion ☺️

@stephaniekelley826 8 лет назад

You were right in your correctionMiss Blu.....a lot of these younger folks cannot appreciate good music if it kicked them in the head good....I saw Mint Condition last year and they still got it....still making dates still touring and still could out do any of the tired lame music of today...To be truthful music died after the 90's.....So for folks to say THEY WERE AWESOME IN THEIR DAY.....NEWS FLASH AND CORRECTION THEY STILL ARE....I find it disrespectful that they are the last R&B band....the last.....and the lack of respect given to them by some folks.....So much love to you Blu....for standing up for the real.

@rexxgarvin5313 8 лет назад

Please let me know if I am funky,and still keeping the old school alive! Here on youtube,please enter The Prophet of funk music video..........I just want to do my part!

@eileenpizarro8905 8 лет назад

Prince "a once in forever artist" indeed.

@passion4posh 8 лет назад

The they were soooo underrated . I would die if Prince admired anything I did.

@zaharaazure73 8 лет назад

Prince was a musician 1st and he respected fellow REAL musicians. Prince had excellent taste . I'm a Mint Condition fan too.

@shockadelica8661 8 лет назад

Always wanted to see Prince and M.C.perform together being that they're both from Minneapolis. So glad that happened💜💜

@tashajames432 8 лет назад

I can't say nothing but I love Prince.I will always be his fan til I die. I'm lost for words right now such a amazing person.

@strauqq1 8 лет назад

I love Mint Conditions albums! Prince knew they had the better band.

@annt.7785 8 лет назад

+mooky Mint Condition are phenomenal. My brother used to rock them back in the day and I fell in love with them. Their band is amazing.

@ROCKNROLLFAN 7 лет назад

no, I take that back, Prince was beyond a genius at every aspect of music cuz he did every genre and won at it....

@SoundHypnotic 8 лет назад

Beautiful interview! My all-time favorite band paying respect to my all-time favorite musician. Prince was truly magical and powerful.

@TheRetroWoman80 8 лет назад

MY GOODNESS Stokley is handsome as ever, even with his eyes covered!!! It is sweet to hear them reminisce about Prince while they are awesome out-of-this-world artists themselves.

@shockadelica8661 8 лет назад

Calm down ladies!😂😂 Just kidding I agree. Don't you just love the name Stokley too?!

@TheRetroWoman80 8 лет назад

I can't calm down, lol. Never will:-) Stokely Carmichael was from the Carribbean, correct? But for sure, he was an instrument of change to be remembered.

@A.Light33 7 лет назад

That was so decent. MC is so underrated I'm happy to hear P recognized and appreciated their talent!

@anastasiachandler1407 5 лет назад

Thank you.💖 Mint Condition. Very well said. 💜 💜 Prince knew Greatness when he met you. God bless you all.💛. Rest in Peace Beautiful Precious 💜you're truly missed 💜.

@princs68 7 лет назад

Everyone is taking the sissy comment the wrong way. Stokely was basically saying he influenced many guys. They started wearing eye liner, long curl, ruffles and so on. Everyone wanted to emulate Prince. Mint Condition had respect and love for Prince. They had the opportunity many never had. To tour with him, jam at PP. When a statement is said. Reading between the lines is important. Prince was 100% sexy man. He was in touch with his feminine side. He loved beautiful women.

@humanforotherhumans 4 года назад

You are talking about Little Richard, James Brown, and many more before Prince.

@bonatlelove7732 4 года назад

So a man in touch with his feminine side is sexy? Lord have mercy! I personally think it's disgusting....There's nothing good about a that....

@lisskiebeans 8 лет назад

Eloquently put..... I see music in a whole new way now because of Prince.

@jamesholloway69 6 лет назад

I am my own super-HERO ..... I love that statement because it is so TRUE...

@shockadelica8661 8 лет назад

Love Mint and Prince!💜❤️

@BillyLarkin31 7 лет назад

Stokley speaks his mind...100

@ladiebohiemia7302 8 лет назад

this speaks volumes. I would have loved to see the two of them play together

@rockssolid7471 5 лет назад

A beautiful, articulate interview about the genius, unique painter of music.... the Artist of Minneapolis. Thank u :)

@unimediaservices3452 8 лет назад

Stokely is in one of Prince's later videos. Idk the song but it's a slow one showing the band. He heavily supported the Minneapolis sound. As Great as he was, he gave back from his experiences & was confident enough as a man and a musician to allow, help & teach others to shine.

@denysestuart6542 8 лет назад

He did backing vocals on "Call My Name", and was seen briefly in the video.

@babycakes4156 8 лет назад

blacks have such a beautiful and rich culture.

@davidtaliai996 4 года назад

Love these guys and it still baffles me how underated they are. Along with their awesome talents to go along with Jimmy Jam, Terry AND Prince as mentors, they got the Minneapolis sound down pat.

@skygazer6898 7 лет назад

I dont know how I came across this video but I am so pleased I did. Such a wonderful, warm and genuine tribute by two lovely guys. I shall now have to check their music out.

@Mochafairiemonster 7 лет назад

christine nightingale you won't be disappointed

@skygazer6898 7 лет назад

you are so right! I checked them out and they are cool

@michellereneelombard 8 лет назад

Touching and personal remembrance. Thanks. Keep the music going.

@18Slimgoody 8 лет назад

Sad but inspiring video. Great job guys ! I know it had to be hard to talk about the loss of a close friend . He will be forever missed

@brittdavid8591 8 лет назад

Real Player talk Non Musician's will need 30 years B4 they recognize Who Brother Nelson was...

@tinabailey2479 7 лет назад

I agree, PRINCE is a ONCE in a FOREVER artist! There will NEVER be anyone who can meet or beat his amazing ability ((this includes Elvis and Michael - who I am a fan of both))

@bapper78ross28 8 лет назад

Mint condition...such a great band....

@ROCKNROLLFAN 7 лет назад

Prince was a genius at every aspect of music itself....

@ROCKNROLLFAN 7 лет назад

I really liked their introduction to the welcome to the mint factory album with stokely's drum cadence....

@monicamcintosh5569 7 месяцев назад

I really wish Mint Condition would come out together with more music!!!❤❤❤ Much much love and respect for these brothas my childhood homies!!! Hey Stokes and Larry. I'm truly very proud of y'all!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

@ProjectDystopia 8 лет назад

Great interview, thanks....

@cupcakejonez7923 5 лет назад

Stokley's glasses lo👀k like he got em right off the carousel in the store.😂🕶😂🕶🤣

@miss30427 8 лет назад

Michael McIntee, thank you for sharing this interview. This is another testament to the real man Prince was. Date: October 7, 2016

@adc2327 Год назад

Beautiful. So many stories, memories that people have shared. Some serious like this to some down right hilarious. All enjoyable. An interested man. Loved and missed.

@lifeofbyrd 7 лет назад

Mint Condition a great group

@XuluXac 8 лет назад

One of the best interviews Ive ever seen.

@cherylmcc7777 7 лет назад

Excellent. Raw, real, intelligent, passionate. HONEST. Thank you for sharing.

@angelainyt 8 месяцев назад

Prince had great-sounding music, but the music does not stop because he left this world

@marvin469 Год назад

Jimmy & Terry got them Ns thinking they Earth Wind and Fire.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Stokley on the RnB Money podcast (had me cracking up)

@pookieb1612 4 года назад

Maestro is the word

@lorispain-morgan133 8 лет назад

Saw The Tribute To Prince Enjoyed It Very Much Also Letting Me Really Know More Of Prince Thank You Mint Condition Prince Will Be Missed Greatly💜

@musicfan00x6 7 лет назад

I like these guys

@michaelcreate744 7 лет назад

Prince battled Warner Brothers Records for the rights to his music for 18 years, So there is no way he died without a will. That is just straight bullshit. He would have never wanted them to take control of his intellectual property.

@dorianaustin5419 7 лет назад

yes my man...

@cheboy 7 лет назад

the Greatest pop Star , ever .

@josephzephaniahisrael7507 4 года назад

Two underrated Bands Mint Condition and The Roots

@ladiebohiemia7302 8 лет назад

no wonder i lo ed Mint Condition

@jeanettesdaughter 3 года назад

Stokeley foin! You not my Daddy you my Man! 🤣

@cupcakejonez7923 5 лет назад

The day 👑 passed my mom was just stunned all day long.😫🎸🙏

@ladygemini5967 4 года назад

I cried for days and when u hear his music on my iPod I still cry

@rickovadia1713 8 лет назад

Shame about the background noises, wrong time to wash the dishes man. Very cool boys anyway.

@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw 8 лет назад

Stokley did the theme for Sunyatta Amen.

@wolfsimone7781 8 лет назад

prince was murdered ,wake up ,and speak up

@abriana3121 Год назад

💜💜💜

@chauntyll74 7 лет назад

and ST.PAUL sound is Stokley! Cut from a pedigree cloth! McWatt influenced, Professor taught! #RONDO

@thelasthourgetready 8 лет назад

I lost count of how many songs Ive heard where artists sound EXACTLY like prince especially deep and soulful house records. Its kind of weird though its like its acceptable to blatantly copy prince

@KKMDStyle 5 лет назад

It’s hard to believe that Prince did not meet the members of Mint Condition prior to the celebrations ?

@snakehead1984 8 лет назад

He lost me there when he got technical around 7.10, obviously the man must know what he's talkin about.

@donnmogul Год назад

ALL I HEAR IS WAS.....WAS IS PASS TENSE, HE IS WHETHER DEAD OR ALIVE. MOGUL....... 👍

@cassandrac5223 8 лет назад

@marshacreary2442 6 лет назад

OMG

@ramseyphdone6926 8 лет назад

Really Stokely...."Sissy look." No sir. #Love41another

@mario2657 8 лет назад

U know ?

@killercage534 7 лет назад

they said you know about 5000 times a piece ...shit!!

@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw 8 лет назад

So do they really believe that Prince died w/o a will?

@DapVic 8 лет назад

Don't agree about the "sissy" part, Prince was no sissy.

@Reddruby 8 лет назад

+Daphne-Vickie Timmons it was a saying or what people called the style...he was not calling him a sassy.

@DapVic 8 лет назад

Jade Ruby he said sissy not sassy.

@Reddruby 8 лет назад

Again..it is a saying. I said nothing about sassy. I said sissy is a style, it has nothing to do with your sexual preference. You don't seem to understand.

@DapVic 8 лет назад

+Jade Ruby read what you wrote the first time...and either way PRINCE WAS NOT , NEVER WAS OR WILL KNOWN AS A SISSY! And with this being said I'm done replying to you.