Heroine December feat. Prince (February 14, 2014) Balloon - Digital Single
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- Feb 14, 2014
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Updated: May 23
Heroine’s shimmering pop single, subtly reshaped by Prince through chord rewrites and arrangement tweaks.
RELEASE DETAILS Date: February 14, 2014 Format: Digital Single Country: Worldwide
Track: “Balloon”
THE STORY Released on February 14, 2014, “Balloon” is a digital single by Heroine December (the duo of Maya and Nandy McClean). Prince contributed rearrangement, including chord rewrites and transitional tweaks during the recording process. The track also features Sheila E. on congas, believed to be one of her final contributions to a Prince-associated studio recording.
CONTEXT & NOTES “Balloon” reflects Prince’s ongoing mentorship of the McClean twins, who had been part of his live shows and orbit since the mid-2000s. Maya McClean later confirmed in 2021 that Prince helped rewrite sections of the song. The release highlights Prince’s behind-the-scenes creative involvement during the early 2010s, supporting artists in his extended musical family.
TRACK LIST
Digital Single
Balloon
CHART PERFORMANCE No official chart entries reported.
PERSONNEL
Maya McClean & Nandy McClean (Heroine December) – vocals, songwriting
Prince – rearrangement, chord rewrites, transitional arrangements
Sheila E. – congas
RELATED MATERIAL
Heroine December releases
Prince’s mentorship projects (mid-2000s to 2010s)
Sheila E. collaborations
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SOURCES Prince Vault • Maya McClean interviews (2021) • Discogs
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