Prince is once again King. Twenty years after the inauguration of his Purple Reign, the illustrious icon is back commanding the music scene. His resurgence an acclaimed album and tour project and his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has reminded critics and fans alike that he remains the greatest artist of our time:

� the most complete virtuoso in pop history – a master of many instruments and an innovator in the studio

� a prolific and highly influential composer who’s written over 50 hits and amassed an unprecedented catalog

� a commercial behemoth who’s sold over 100 million records and built a cottage industry of films, business ventures and satellite stars

� a cultural maverick with a daring sense of style

� an industry pioneer who’s created his own independent business models

� the most dynamic showman ever to hit the stage

Prince: A Life in Music celebrates his achievements with a retrospective look at 50 of his songs. It is a "playlist history," and each song documents a chapter in his eventful career. Read along and listen when you’re able to the life and work of an amazing phenomenon in the history of pop.