Paperback edition. First published in the United States of America 2020

Prince's 1980 LP Dirty Mind is often considered as his breakthrough achievement, which started his career as a promising artist from Minnesota. It is now recognized as one of the first LPs presenting a perfect example of a specific mixture of funk, synthpop, and new wave, which is now considered not only Prince's signature sound but also Minneapolis'. The connection between the music and the city was so strong, it became its sound - the Minneapolis Sound.

The chapter concentrates on Prince's role in the development of this phenomenon. The study shows how Prince was not only able to shape and lead Minneapolis Sound, but also served as the mentor for a group of his adherents. It also highlights the issue of a specific "city sound" and its relation to the social, artistic and urban environment. By mentioning other musical occurrences such as the Seattle Sound, the Nashville Sound, or the San Francisco Sound, the research provokes questions about factors needed to constitute specific sounds, a relation between both, and the influence of local music scenes on the artistic character of urban regions.