Muse 2 the Pharaoh

Muse 2 the Pharaoh

By Darling NisiMusic
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Muse 2 the Pharaoh episodes

  • Did U Ever Stop 2 Wonder?

    Today, we’re diving into some exciting news: the official Prince accounts just announced that Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition has been submitted for several Grammy categories, including Best Historical Album, Best Boxed Limited Edition Package, Best Immersive Audio Album, and Best Liner Notes. I contributed an essay to the set's liner notes, and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to share my thoughts.

    In this episode, we're trying something different. I used Google’s Notebook LM, an AI-powered virtual research assistant, to analyze my essay. It generated a podcast of AI voices discussing my work, and I was amazed at how well it captured the nuances of my writing. You’ll hear a unique blend of technology and artistry in what follows.

    Tune in for this AI-driven experiment, and let me know what you think! Find me on X or Instagram @darlingnisi.

    Check out Prince's Diamonds and Pearls Super Deluxe Edition Box Set or stream it on your favorite provider!


    10 min
  • Reclaiming the Black Body : Prince, Intellectual Property and the Rights of Publicity

    With the outcry about Prince's estate taking down unauthorized fan merch, commentary on what Prince should or shouldn’t have released, or even fiery opinions about “what he would have wanted”, there is important historical context that should be explored. With special guest Anjali Vats, we place Prince's crusade for the control of his own intellectual property in context with the historical struggle of Black people and their agency or lack thereof over their own bodies and bodies of work. 

    1 hr 16 min
  • Planting Flags in the Funk : Prince, Black Exceptionalism and the Myth of the Magical Negro Part 1

    Commentary around Prince often notes his “magical” quality as he seemed to be someone who defied definition or even understanding. In this 2-part episode, we thread the connotation of the word “magic”  through the trope of the “magical Negro” to weave a nuanced conversation exploring Prince’s embodiment of Black exceptionalism.

    Guests : Kamillah Cummings, Erica Thompson, Tonya Pendleton

    1 hr 51 min
  • The Sun, The Moon and Stars
    Muse 2 the Pharaoh returns with special guest Janelle Bellgrave of So Above. She is an astrologer, licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, clairvoyant intuitive, and meditation instructor. In this episode, we discuss Prince’s Natal (Birth) chart to explore what the stars have to say about the story of Prince’s life.
    44 min
  • The Fandoms of Legacy Artists
    It’s been about 4 years since we lost Prince and we’re still finding our way in how to navigate as a fandom without him. In this episode, we reach outside the purple bubble to connect with another fandom that has been dealing with this for over a decade now. With special guest MJFANGIRL, we discuss what it’s like to support the legacies of Prince and Michael Jackson.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Shockadelica : Examining Bias Against Women in the Purple World

    What did you just feel? What is it about Prince that makes us so suspicious of the women in his life? Why are some ladies celebrated while others are disparaged? Why aren’t Prince’s later associates not also allowed to be multi-dimensional? We have a discussion about the prejudice against women in the purple world and explore the artistry of his later proteges, muses, and associates.

    1 hr 49 min
  • Muse 2 the Pharaoh : Shockadelica
    What did you just feel? What is it about Prince that makes us so suspicious of the women in his life? Why are some ladies celebrated while others are disparaged? Why aren’t Prince’s later associated not also allowed to be multi-dimensional? We have a discussion about the prejudice against women in the purple world and explore the artistry of his later proteges, muses, and associates.
    References for Further Exploration
    Starfish and Coffee Tumblr
    Princess Mayte Tumblr
    Liv Warfield Arsenio Hall
    Shelby J – 10
    Andy Allo – Superconductor (Produced by Prince) / Unfresh (Pre Prince) / Hello (post Prince) One Step Closer (post Prince)
    Liv Warfield – Embrace Me / The Unexpected (Executive Produced by Prince)
    Judith Hill – Back in Time (Produced by Prince) / Golden Child 
    20 Feet From Stardom (Documentary about background singers) Netflix
    Natalya – Various Songs
    1 hr 49 min

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Join host Darling Nisi and special guests as she discusses the life, work, legacy and impact of Prince, from a woman's perspective.