The conversation revolves around the rivalry and interactions between two legendary artists, Michael Jackson and Prince. The narrator discusses their historical rivalry, starting from their early days in the music industry. Prince released his first album, "For You", in 1978, while Michael Jackson released his first solo album, "Thriller", in 1982.
Prince's album and film, "Purple Rain", changed the course of music and raised the production value of music videos. In contrast, Michael Jackson's music video for "Thriller" raised the production value of music videos and changed the course of music.
The conversation also delves into their rivalry, which was more intense than today's female rap rivalry. The narrator mentions that there could only be one king of pop, especially in the pop scene of the 80s.
The two artists were made by their idol, James Brown, during a show in 1983. Michael Jackson was at the top of pop at the time, while Prince's album "Rama" was about to explode.
The narrator recounts a story of Michael Jackson calling Prince on stage to sing a song with him. Prince, understanding the situation, went on stage with determination. However, the narrator does not specify how the story ended.
The conversation also touches on the possibility of Prince being jealous of Michael Jackson's success and how Prince might have wanted to "end" Michael. The narrator mentions a story of Prince showing up at Michael Jackson's house with a white Camilo spirit box, which was a nickname for Michael Jackson.
According to the narrator, Prince and Michael Jackson did meet again in 2006, during a residency in Las Vegas. Michael Jackson was involved in the Prince show and took Prince to his house. However, the narrator does not specify the outcome of their meeting.
The narrator also mentions that Prince and Michael Jackson did meet multiple times in 2020, as recalled by Lenny Kravitz, who was friends with both artists. They were described as laughing and getting along like old friends during their meetings.
Despite their rivalry, both artists greatly influenced the music industry. Michael Jackson passed away in 2009 due to a lethal combination of medicines, while Prince passed away in 2016 due to a fentanyl overdose. Prince never commented on Michael Jackson's death, but in an interview, he expressed his desire to talk to Michael about their personal struggles, as they had a lot in common.
1. The text discusses a long-standing rivalry between Michael Jackson and Prince.
2. The rivalry was often compared to the current rivalry in female rap.
3. Prince and Michael Jackson were both pop artists and were seen as the "king" of pop in the 80s.
4. Prince released his first album, "For You," in 1978, while Michael Jackson released his first solo album, "Thriller," in 1982.
5. Michael Jackson's music video for "Thriller" is credited with changing the history of music videos and setting a high production standard for future albums.
6. The text mentions a story about Prince and Michael Jackson meeting at a show by James Brown in 1983.
7. Prince's performance on stage during the same event was described as a "super performance."
8. The text mentions a story about Prince and Michael Jackson meeting at Michael Jackson's house in Las Vegas in 2006.
9. Michael Jackson was preparing for a concert in 2007 and tried to invite Prince to perform, but Prince refused the invitation.
10. The text mentions a story about Lenny Kravitz recalling a meeting between Prince and Michael Jackson in 2008.
11. Both Michael Jackson and Prince were prodigies who changed the music industry.
12. Michael Jackson died in 2009 due to a lethal combination of medicines, while Prince died in 2016 due to a fentanyl overdose.
13. Prince never commented on the death of Michael Jackson.