Prince (2001) – The Rainbow Children – Promotional Advert

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-like garment. It promotes The Rainbow Children as Prince’s latest studio album, with additional artwork from the album cover shown in the corner and availability details for the release.

CONTEXT AND NOTES 

The Rainbow Children (released in 2001) marked Prince’s return to a jazzier, spiritually-themed sound after the end of his symbol era. It was released independently through NPG Records and represented a bold artistic statement rooted in his faith and musical evolution.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Album promotional advert Era: 2001 (The Rainbow Children era) Tone: Mysterious, artistic, spiritual Photography: Dramatic illustrated/painted portrait

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Striking painted portrait of Prince with black hat, dramatic eye makeup, and purple attire

• Bold yellow headline “Prince” with “the rainbow children” and “The controversial new album from Prince”

• Mini album cover artwork in the corner

• Release information: “Available now at” with NPG / Redline Entertainment logos and website

RELATED MATERIAL 

This 2001 promotional advert for The Rainbow Children captures Prince’s independent spiritual era and pairs well with other early 2000s entries in the scrapbook. For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page.

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