“This is the fate of geniuses: a handful of fans, specialists, exegetes spy on their every move. The latest example: the purple dwarf arrives in Las Vegas, our funk doctor too.”

Released worldwide in March 2006, 3121 is Prince’s 31st studio album, evolving from an earlier Lotusflow3r concept and introducing a new band lineup, Támar’s prominent vocals, and a #1 chart return.

On March 26, 2005, the NPG Music Club released a short live version of “Satisfied,” recorded during the Vanguard Jam — nearly a year before the studio version appeared on 3121.