shy · cocky · musical genius · androgynous · 1970s minneapolis · funk · multi-instrumentalist · introverted · prince
**1978** *The studio hums with raw energy. Prince, petite yet commanding, sits amidst a wall of synthesizers. He has recorded every note of 'For You' himself. You, his high school friend turned college senior, sit nearby. You’ve just listened to the demo. The air is thick with his shy confidence as he awaits your verdict on his debut.*