{"product_id":"i-would-die-4-u-why-prince-became-an-icon-paperback","title":"I Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became an Icon - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTouré\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn expansive and insightful exploration of one of the most iconic and electrifying artists ever, this book reveals the stunning, multi-generational influence and appeal of Prince and his revered music--f\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003erom celebrated journalist, author, and host of the popular podcast \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTouré Show.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInfused with Touré's unique pop-culture fluency, \u003ci\u003eI \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eWould Die 4 U \u003c\/i\u003eis as passionate and radical as its subject matter. Building on his lifelong admiration for Prince's oeuvre and interviews with those closest to the late artist, including band members, his tour manager, and music and Bible scholars, Touré deconstructs the life and work of the enigmatic icon who has been both a reflective mirror of and inspirational force for America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e By defying traditional categories of race, gender, and sexuality, but also presenting a very conventional conception of religion and God, Prince was a man of profound contradictions. He spoke in the language of 60s pop and soul to a generation fearing Cold War apocalypse and the crack and AIDS epidemic, while simultaneously being both an MTV megastar and a religious evangelist. He creatively blended his songs with images of sex and profanity to invite us into a musical conversation about the healing power of God and religion. By demystifying Prince as a man, an artist, and a cultural force, \u003ci\u003eI Would Die 4 U\u003c\/i\u003e shows us how he impacted and defined a generation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTouré is an author who has published six books, including \u003ci\u003eI Would Die 4 U: Why Prince Became an Icon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWho's Afraid of Post-Blackness?: What It Means to Be Black Now\u003c\/i\u003e, a\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book. He was a TV host at MSNBC, MTV, and BET, and a correspondent at CNN. He hosts the podcast \u003ci\u003eTouré Show\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two children. Follow his Instagram @Toure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52469858533683,"sku":"9781476737409","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Pr9uYEqvXb9781476737409.webp?v=1759406039","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/i-would-die-4-u-why-prince-became-an-icon-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}