The first glimpse of the 3121 era — a romantic, cinematic single released before the album was even announced.

The track first appeared digitally on December 13, 2005 through the NPG Music Club as both an audio and video download, a date written as 12/13 in the US, which playfully mirrors “3121” when reversed. A second CD release followed on February 14, 2006. Unusually for a commercial Prince single, the CD contained only one track with no B‑side, remix, or alternate version.

Initially exclusive to NPG Music Club members, it later received a wider commercial digital release. The accompanying music video — directed by Salma Hayek and starring Mía Maestro — amplified the song’s romantic, cinematic tone. Te Amo Corazón became a notable international success, charting across Europe and North America, and marked the beginning of Prince’s 2006 return to mainstream prominence.