Why U Love 2 Listen 2 Prince (with Anil Dash)

Switched on Pop

Vox Media Podcast Network

Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2019

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Anil Dash is obsessed with Prince. Since he’s the host of the tech podcast Function, he has a unique perspective on the Purple One’s complicated relationship with technology. Anil joins the show to break down the many ways that Prince predicted the sound and science of modern pop, from drum machines to online distribution to internet culture. We’ll discuss how Michael Jackson jacked Prince’s electronic experimentation for Thriller, why Prince liked to lurk in fan chat rooms, and how he found ways to change his sound without ever sacrificing his integrity. We’re only beginning to understand Prince’s legacy, but Anil takes us one step closer to fully appreciating the ahead-of-their-time talents of a once-in-a-century artist. Songs featured: Prince - 1999 Kraftwerk - The Robots Talking Heads - Once in a Lifetime Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message The Human League - Don’t You Want Me Baby Prince - Little Red Corvette Michael Jackson - Thriller Santana ft. Rob Thomas - Smooth Prince ft. Eve - Hot Wit U Prince ft. Ani Difranco - Eye Love U, But Eye Don’t Trust U Anymore Prince - How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore Prince - Black Sweat Prince - THIS COULD BE US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:37.0	Welcome to Switched on Pop. I'm musicologist Nate Sloan.
0:55.0	As you may know, my co-host Charlie Harding is off on Parental Leave,
0:59.0	which means we get to have an all-star rotation of guest hosts.
1:04.0	And today is no exception. I'm so excited to be joined by the host of Function,
1:10.0	a show about the way technology influences culture.
1:15.0	This person is also a major Prince Van, a Neil Dash. Welcome to the show.
1:20.0	Thank you so much for having me.
1:22.0	We are really excited to have you here because Function, your show about technology and culture,
1:26.0	is doing an episode about princes' complicated relationship with technology.
1:32.0	I want to get there, but first I want to ask you a question. Why Prince?
1:38.0	I mean, I feel like if you like music, you know the answer.
1:42.0	If you have ever had that somebody you made a mixtape for,
1:46.0	are you ever wanted to drive the car with the windows down?
1:49.0	You know why Prince?
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