he had danceable funk. ♪ it has to be said, on his albums, he played most of the instruments. produced all the albums. throughout the musical rulebook, he mixed white rock with black funk. purple rain is one of the greatest albums of all time. brent: the soundtrack for so many people that became adults then. he was known as being fiercely protective of his music and of his identity. >> he famously battled his record company for years for trying to take control over his material. he called himself the artist formerly known as prince, then he called himself a sign. he wrote "slave" on his cheek. and he recently said he was in control of his music. he has this paisley park complex where he does his music and where he lived. perhaps he had been ill for some time. it was such a shock with bowie, now prince. brent: a lot of people in shock tonight. deutsche welle a has announced the winner of the freedom of speech award. the editor in chief. freedom of the press in turkey and 2016 is now confined to court corridor doors. he is one of many journalists facing charges in turkey. the bo