At the Cross

This piece, *At the Cross*, with its duration of 2 minutes and 35 seconds, allows us a glimpse into the prolific mind of Prince Rogers Nelson. Born in Minneapolis in 1958 and passed away in Chanhassen in 2016, Prince was an artist who explored genres such as rock, soul, and funk, leaving an indelible mark on music. During the 1980s, he stood out as an innovative figure, recognized as the creator of the distinctive "Minneapolis sound." This style, which began to take shape on his third album, Dirty Mind, was consolidated in 1981 with Controversy and became evident on the debut album of The Time.

Prince's path to the pinnacle of his recognition came with Purple Rain in 1984, an album that also gave its name to a film. This work, along with songs like When Doves Cry and Let's Go Crazy, catapulted him to global fame. Throughout his career, Prince experimented with his artistic identity, even using an unpronounceable symbol between 1993 and 2000, a period that generated debate and led many to refer to him as "The artist formerly known as Prince." In the United States, his album sales exceed 39.5 million, and globally, nearly 100 million copies. The song Purple Rain earned him an Oscar for Best Original Song Score, and the album itself received a Grammy Award.