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