Glam Slam Escape: Digital

A curated gateway into the world of Prince — exploring albums, singles, live performances, Minneapolis landmarks, rare memorabilia, and the artists who shaped the Minneapolis Sound. Each category reveals a new facet of his legacy, preserved with accuracy, emotion, and historical depth.

Nothing Compares 2 U is a digital single by Prince, issued during the posthumous archival period. Released digitally on 19 April 2018, the track marked the first official posthumous Prince single, unveiling Prince’s original 1984 studio recording of a song he had given to The Family for their 1985 album The Family. The release reflects a return to Prince’s mid‑80s sonic palette, showcasing the clarity and emotional weight of the original arrangement. The track was recorded in

A stark, intimate live recording from Prince’s final full concert — performed solo at the piano during the Piano & A Microphone Tour. Released exclusively through Tidal as the Purple Pick of the Week, this version of Black Sweat became the final official release issued during Prince’s lifetime. Artwork: Tidal digital artwork featuring Edward G. Robinson (referenced in the performance) Released digitally on 18 April 2016 by NPG Records, the single presents a stripped‑back, emo

Format: Digital Stream (Prince3EG SoundCloud) Label: NPG Records / 3EG Country: USA Release Date: 9 May 2015 Genre: Soul • Pop • Funk Style: Protest Song • Contemporary Soul Overview On 9 May 2015, Prince released the initial version of “Baltimore” via a newly created Prince3EG SoundCloud account. The stream appeared one day before his Rally 4 Peace concert in Baltimore, where the song received its live debut. Recorded at Paisley Park Studios, the track was written and pr

Released on March 23, 2015, Judith Hill’s Back In Time debuted as a free digital album produced with Prince and distributed through his Live Nation email list.

A standalone digital‑era release marking Prince’s first newly issued track following the announcement of his renewed partnership with Warner Bros. Records. Initially issued in the USA before rolling out worldwide, the single bridged the gap between Prince’s 2013 live activity and the forthcoming Art Official Age era. Released digitally in the 23 April 2014 by NPG Records under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records, as a digital single outside of the USA (France, UK, Cana

A standalone digital‑era release marking Prince’s first newly issued track following the announcement of his renewed partnership with Warner Bros. Records. Initially issued in the USA before rolling out worldwide, the single bridged the gap between Prince’s 2013 live activity and the forthcoming Art Official Age era. Released digitally in the USA on 18 April 2014 by NPG Records under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records, The Breakdown was also released as a digital singl

A cosmic digital world launched on March 24, 2009, Lotusflow3r.com delivered music, videos, and immersive visuals through one of Prince’s most ambitious online creations.

On March 24, 2009, Prince launched lotusflow3r.com with digital downloads of Lotusflow3r, MPLSound, and Bria Valente’s Elixer.

A pair of Minneapolis‑born grooves streamed straight to the purple faithful — raw, joyful, and unmistakably Prince.