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Before she became a solo artist in 1984, drummer Sheila E. played with Azteca, the Latin jazz-fusion band led by her father, percussionist Pete "Coke" Escovedo; she also played on two of his solo albums recorded for Fantasy Records. Prince discovered Sheila E. around 1983 and had her sing on "Erotic City," the B-side to his number one 1984 single, "Let's Go Crazy." Prince also helped her secure a record contract with Warner Bros.; she released her debut album, Sheila E. in the Glamorous Life, in 1984. Written by Prince, the title track hit the U.S. Top Ten and her second single, "The Belle of St. Mark," charted in both the American and British Top 40. The following year she released Sheila E. in Romance 1600, which featured the number 11 hit "A Love Bizarre." Her self-titled album was released in 1987, yet it didn't have the commercial impact of her two previous records. Sheila E. joined Prince's band for the 1987 Sign O' the Times tour and is featured prominently in the resulting film documentary of the same name. Four years later, she returned with her fourth album, Sex Cymbal. Despite it's heavy dance beats and vivacious compositions, Sex Cymbal failed to chart. After her brief stint ringleading the band on Magic Johnson's late-night show, The Magic Hour, Sheila E. returned to recording and released The Writes of Passage in fall 2000. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music GuideMore

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Jun 5th, 5:01am
I met you at Glam Slam -Los Angeles in 1994. Cat was debuting her new record. I was hanging out with Louie Louie's photographer. I walked up to you sitting in a booth with a female friend. I introduced myself... hopefully I told you my name (Lance). I was star struck, and you were sooo nice. I was friends with Johann Svaellos, the GM at Glam Slam.
Apr 11th, 12:46am
ya should have saw her on Krush Groove.
Apr 1st, 8:32pm
Saturday April 4th in West Hollywood, California @ The Palms Bar is the next...HEAD!

DJ Myles Matisse, Maneca (Madhouse's cover model) and Shirleen are proud 2 be producing and hosting another HEAD Club Night. It is a night devoted entirely 2 the music, visuals and videos of Prince, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and the many related artists they have produced and written 4. Can anybody say MINNEAPOLIS?

HEAD promises 2 B a night full of jamz, remixes, visuals and videos of Prince and company all night long. Memorabilia will also decorate the club. Princely Drinks like Raspberry Beret, etc will B flowing 4 an affordable price. A spread of hors d'oeuvres will B complimentary as well.

What makes this HEAD the most exciting is that it will B the LOTUSFLOW3R 3CD Release Party of the year with songs from all 3 CDs being played throughout the night, mixed in with all the other jamz. Also, there will B several copies of the 3 CD set raffled off during the night. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 throughout the night. Buy more and increase your chances. U get 1 ticket free with the $10 Cover.

2 Add 2 the LOTUSFLOW3R night, Prince's performances from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (March 25-27) as well as the promo videos from each of the 3 CDs will B played. To top it off, video footage from lotusflow3r.com will B shown throughout the night!!! If U aren't a member yet, U will get 2 C how the website looks and what it's all about!

What Time Is It? 8pm - 2am!
Cover: $10
(RSVP @ princelyshowla@gmail.com 2 B on the Guestlist. It will Close @ 10pm)
The night kicks off at 8pm @ The Palms Bar, 8572 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA

Make sure and RSVP @ princelyshowla@gmail.com The guestlist closes @ 10pm which means after 10pm, U will have 2 pay $10

Make sure and check out www.myspace.com/princelyshow between now and April 4th 4 updates and news. Thank U. Peace & B Wild!
Dec 21st, 11:05pm
dude i love sum sheila..i'd bang da hell outta her yo!