Hanging out in LA during the 3121 era, designing iconic album covers, working on the Musicology Tour, to compiling one of the famous NPG Ahdio Shows and receiving CDs in the mail from Prince with notes attached. In the late 90s and early 2000s Sam Jennings was lucky enough to contribute to Prince's creative process during a resurgence in his career at the turn of the millennium. He offers a really unique insight in this interview.
INTRO
2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!"
4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories.
6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes?
7mins30s - Prince and his heroes...and a fierce competitive streak.
8mins - Memories of the Musicology tour, Sam's favourite shows.
10mins - When did you last speak to Prince?
11mins - Where were you, when you heard...
14mins - View of The Prince Estate and posthumous releases overall
17mins - What was it like getting tapes in the post from Prince??
17mins30s - Any tracks that you personally heard for the first time that blew you away?
19mins - Studio version of Prince & The Band
22mins - What's the piece of work that you're proudest of?
23mins - The creative process of working with Prince
26mins - NPG Ahdio Shows
31mins30s - DJing on Twitch: how does it work?
33mins - Prince album battles! Lovesexy vs The Black Album...Cindy C vs Alphabet Street??
36mins30s - Legacy