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Story summary
- Prince Rogers Nelson, a 19-year-old musician, recorded songs at Sound 80, the first digital recording studio in Minneapolis, in 1977.
- He played all instruments and mixed tracks, forming the basis of his debut album, For You.
- Rashad Shabazz, an expert in African American studies, notes moving to Chicago, New York, or Los Angeles would have changed his music.
- Minneapolis roots shaped his unique sound and contributed to his success.
