I wonder U : how Prince went beyond race and back
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New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, [2020].
ISBN
9781978805163, 1978805160, 9781978805170, 1978805179
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vii, 173 pages : portraits ; 24 cm
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Published
New Brunswick : Rutgers University Press, [2020].
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9781978805163, 1978805160, 9781978805170, 1978805179
UPC
16135537

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Revealing how he continually subverted cultural expectations, I Wonder U examines the entirety of Prince's diverse career as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, record label mogul, movie star, and director. It shows how, by blending elements of R&B, rock, and new wave into an extremely videogenic package, Prince was able to overcome the color barrier that kept black artists off of MTV. Yet even at his greatest crossover success, he still worked hard to retain his credibility among black music fans. In this way, Adilifu Nama suggests, Prince was able to assert a distinctly black political sensibility while still being perceived as a unique musical genius whose appeal transcended racial boundaries.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Nama, A. (2020). I wonder U: how Prince went beyond race and back . Rutgers University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nama, Adilifu, 1969-. 2020. I Wonder U: How Prince Went Beyond Race and Back. Rutgers University Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nama, Adilifu, 1969-. I Wonder U: How Prince Went Beyond Race and Back Rutgers University Press, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Nama, Adilifu. I Wonder U: How Prince Went Beyond Race and Back Rutgers University Press, 2020.

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