Abstract
ABSTRACT Prince Rogers Nelson (1958–2016) was a once-in-a-generation songwriter, instrumentalist, singer, performer, and entrepreneur, occupying a singular place in the history of twentieth-century popular music. I served as his staff recording engineer during four of his most productive years (1983–1987), working on albums from Purple Rain through the unreleased Black Album. This article offers my perspective on Prince’s working methods, his genius for production and arrangements, and his notable studio innovations. His exceptional productivity and career longevity make Prince an outstanding exemplar for scholars probing the larger topic of musical creativity, in addition to his specific importance to the dialectic of music and culture.
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