T he controversial new album from Prince, available now. one-page press advert UK Virgin Megastore, Prince's album The Rainbow Children was released on November 20, 2001, by NPG Records and Redline Entertainment. Earlier in the year, it was also made available through Prince's website. This album marks the first release outside of the NPG Music Club under the name Prince, following his return to his former stage name after a year using a symbolic moniker. Initially available

Prince’s first post‑symbol album, The Rainbow Children arrived as a bold jazz‑funk concept work rooted in spiritual awakening, live musicianship, and narrative ambition. Released November 2001, it marked a dramatic stylistic shift and remains one of his most polarising, visionary statements.