This extensive Detroit Free Press feature examines Prince at a difficult but highly productive point in his career. Against the backdrop of the Lovesexy era, the article considers declining American record sales and concert attendance alongside Prince’s formidable musical output, Paisley Park activities and continuing determination to pursue artistic success rather than simply repeat the commercial formula of Purple Rain. Publication: Detroit Free Press Date: October 24, 1988

A detailed profile and album review in the Detroit Free Press examining Prince’s Dirty Mind era, his provocative stage image (bikini bottoms, leg warmers, trench coat), musical hybrid style, and personal background, while noting that the 20-year-old artist has not yet fully reached his potential kingdom. Publication: Detroit Free Press Date: Friday, December 19, 1980 Country: United States Section / Pages: Music / Entertainment Title: This Prince hasn’t reached his kingdom TH