The song, a warm and intimate ballad from The Rainbow Children, showcased Prince’s softer, jazz‑inflected songwriting during a period defined by spiritual themes and renewed artistic independence. Alongside the digital release, the track also appeared as a CD‑R promo in both France and the United States, making it one of the earliest promotional singles of the post‑symbol era.

This 2001 promotional advert announces Prince’s new album The Rainbow Children, featuring a striking illustrated portrait and highlighting the album as his controversial new release. Publication: Promotional Advert (Magazine / Print) Date: 2001 Country: United States Location: NPG Records / Redline Entertainment Section: Full-page album advertisement THE STORY The advert showcases an intense, painted portrait of Prince with dramatic makeup, a tall black hat, and a purple fur-

The Rainbow Children is Prince’s twenty-fourth studio album, a conceptual work with strong spiritual and religious themes influenced by his Jehovah’s Witnesses faith. It was his first album released under the name Prince since 1996. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Redline Entertainment Catalogue: 70004-1 Format: 2×LP Country: Worldwide Released: October 16, 2001 (NPG Music Club download) / November 20, 2001 (retail) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Jazz, Gospel L

Released on 18 September 2001, NPG Ahdio Show #8 completed NPG Music Club Edition #8 as a 47‑minute mp3 compilation. The show was issued one week after the terrorist attacks of September 11, which were carried out by violent extremist organizations responsible for severe harm and loss of life. The Ahdio Show was clearly assembled in direct response, featuring Prince’s most spiritual material and marking the first time an Ahdio Show contained no segues or skits. Three weeks ea

Release: Paradigm – CD‑R Single Date: July 12 2001 Country: The Netherlands Venue: Paradiso, Amsterdam Label: None (Independent CD‑R release) Recording Studios: Paisley Park Studios & DARP Studios This rare single was sold exclusively at George Clinton’s live shows beginning 12 July 2001 at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. Issued only as a CD‑R with no commercial artwork, it featured the track “Paradigm”, co‑written and co‑produced by Prince (credited under O(+>). Both artists appe

Release Date: July 7, 2001 Label: NPG Music Club including Van Gogh, S&M Groove, Hypnoparadise and Instrumental (a reinterpertation of The Holy River), videos of Endorphinmachine (live, Nulle Part Ailleurs, 1995), and One Song, It also included the full NPG Ahdio Show #6 with live clips from Prince: A Celebration 2001. Full Tracklist (in order): 00:00 … Baby spoken intro - Morris Hayes & Baby — 00:08 … We Gon’ Make It Funky - Maceo Parker & Prince — 00:53 … The Light [Live] -

The June 14, 2001 edition of the Star Tribune features a full-page advertisement for Prince & The New Power Generation performing at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Saturday, June 16, 2001, as part of the “Prince a Celebration of ‘The Rainbow Children’” event. A second show was added due to overwhelming demand Publication: Star Tribune Date: June 14, 2001 Country: United States Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Section: Entertainment / Concert Promotion THE STORY The bol

This is the debut (and only) studio album by Fonky Bald Heads, a funk/hip-hop group featuring longtime Prince collaborators Kirk Johnson, Kip Blackshire, and Mike Scott. Artist: Fonky Bald Heads Label: Kitchen Records Date: June 11, 2001 Catalogue: none Format: CD Album Country: USA Genre: Funk / Hip-Hop Style: Funky rap / R&B Written by: Various (Prince co-wrote “Rowdy Mac”) Produced by: FBH Productions / Kirk Johnson TRACK LIST Introdukshun Soundasame Under The Same Clouds

The Very Best Of Prince is a career-spanning compilation focusing on Prince’s Warner Bros. era hits from 1979 to 1991. Released in 2001, it became one of his most successful compilations and a popular entry point for new fans. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince Label: Warner Bros. Records Catalogue: 9362-47975-2 Format: CD Country: Worldwide Released: May 21, 2001 (UK) / July 31, 2001 (USA) Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 73:18 THE STORY This 17-track compilation presents P

Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic is a companion remix album to Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic, released exclusively to NPG Music Club members. It features remixes, extended versions, and one new track while maintaining a similar flow to its predecessor. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Prince (as ) Label: NPG Records Catalogue: 85337 20002 Format: CD (NPG Music Club exclusive) Country: Worldwide Released: April 30, 2001 Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop Length: 64:09 THE STORY This remix companion

A tour‑only funk gem from the early 2000s, sold exclusively at concerts and later at the Celebration festival RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 14, 2001 (tour-only) Catalogue: 260F3 7135 SUPERCUTE Format: CD Single Country: United States (tour-exclusive) A-Side: “Supercute” – 4:18 / 4:19 B-Side: “Underneath The Cream” – 4:00 / 4:01 THE STORY Supercute was first made available on April 14, 2001 at Prince’s Hit N Run Tour performance at the Atlanta Civic Center. Sold exclusively at c

A tour‑only NPG release from the early 2000s, originally intended for the unreleased Peace album RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 14, 2001 (first available at concerts) Catalogue: 24RV3 7135 THEDAISY Format: CD Single Country: United States (tour-exclusive) A-Side: “The Daisy Chain” – 6:15 B-Side: “Gamillah” – 3:18 THE STORY The Daisy Chain was first made available on April 14, 2001 at Prince’s Hit N Run Tour performance at the Atlanta Civic Center. Sold exclusively at concerts al

A high‑energy Hit N Run Tour stop at the Atlanta Civic Center, the performance showcased Prince and The New Power Generation in full 2001 form — tight musicianship, deep catalogue exploration, and a fluid blend of funk, soul, and improvisation. The show is historically notable as the first night where three exclusive CD singles were made available at merchandise stands: Peace, The Daisy Chain, and Supercute. 🟣 Event Details Date: April 14 2001 Location: Atlanta Civic Center,

A tour‑only NPG release from the early 2000s, originally intended for the unreleased Peace album RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 14, 2001 (first available at concerts) Catalogue: 7135 PEACE Format: CD Single Country: United States (tour-exclusive) A-Side: “Peace” – 5:34 / 5:33 B-Side: “2045: Radical Man” – 6:36 THE STORY Peace was first made available on April 14, 2001 at Prince’s Hit N Run Tour performance at the Atlanta Civic Center. Sold exclusively at concerts alongside The D

This NPG Music Club exclusive promo CD single was the first commercial release from Prince’s 2001 album The Rainbow Children, featuring the lead track alongside the duet “U Make My Sun Shine” with Angie Stone. Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records Date: Spring 2001 Catalogue: 27Y61 7135 THEWORK Format: Promo CD Single (Cardboard Slip Sleeve) Country: USA A-Side: “The Work Part 1” (3:39) B-Side: “U Make My Sun Shine” (with Angie Stone) (5:52) Written by: Prince Produced by: Princ

This French promotional CD single was issued to support Prince’s 2001 album The Rainbow Children, featuring the lead track in its original album version. Artist: Prince Label: NPG Records / Redline Entertainment / Wagram Music Date: March 31, 2001 Catalogue: 308 14 85 Format: Promo CD Single (Cardboard Slip Sleeve) Country: France A-Side: “She Loves Me 4 Me” (Album Version) (2:49) Written by: Prince Produced by: Prince TRACK LIST She Loves Me 4 Me (Album Version) (2:49) LIN