Prince

Name: Prince
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (618 reviews)
Author: Barney Hoskyns

Unveiling the Purple Reign's Early Magic

Written byBarney Hoskyns

Narrated byGreg Lockett

Length4h09m

Release dateJuly 3, 2025

GenreArts & Entertainment, Music, Biographies & Memoirs

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 5.0 (618 ratings)

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Author	Barney Hoskyns
Narrator	Greg Lockett
Runtime	4h09m
Published	July 3, 2025
Rating	★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (618 ratings)
Categories	Arts & Entertainment, Music, Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment & Celebrities
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Dive into the first decade of Prince's extraordinary career with this seminal biography, now available in audio. Narrator Greg Lockett's smooth, engaging style brings fresh life to Hoskyns' insightful prose, making complex musical concepts accessible. What sets this audiobook apart is its early publication date, offering a unique perspective on an artist still in his prime. It's like eavesdropping on a legend in the making.

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Expert narration by Greg Lockett brings every character and scene to life across 4h09m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Listening to 'Prince' is like being let in on a secret. Narrator Greg Lockett's calm, measured pace feels like a trusted friend sharing stories from the front row of Prince's meteoric rise. Hoskyns' writing is sharp and observant, painting vivid portraits of a young artist already a master of his craft. The production is clean, with no frills to distract from the compelling narrative. My only critique? I wish there were more stories from Prince's own perspective. But that's a small price to pay for such an intimate look at a musical genius. The pacing could also be a tad faster in places, but overall, it's a compelling listen that'll leave you eager to revisit Prince's discography.

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