Prince (September 28, 2004) Cinnamon Girl - Single

Escape
Nov 8, 2004
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Updated: May 23

Prince confronts post‑9/11 prejudice with a bold funk protest wrapped in falsetto, controversy, and courage

RELEASE DETAILS

Date: September 28, 2004 (US) / November 8, 2004 (UK/EU)

Format: CD Single, Enhanced CD, 12" Promo, VHS Promo

Country: United States, United Kingdom & Europe

A-Side: “Cinnamon Girl”

B-Sides / Bonus: “Dear Mr. Man (Live at Webster Hall)”, “United States of Division”

THE STORY Released as the second single from the album Musicology, “Cinnamon Girl” was one of Prince’s most politically charged works of the 2000s. The track addressed racial profiling and prejudice in post-9/11 America through a Middle Eastern-influenced funk groove and soaring falsetto. Multiple formats were issued, including enhanced CDs with live tracks, a video, and a rare 12" promo. The single’s music video sparked significant debate for its bold imagery.

CONTEXT & NOTES “Cinnamon Girl” exemplified Prince’s willingness to use his platform for social commentary during a tense period in American history. The enhanced CD format included live performances and the previously download-only track “United States of Division,” making it a substantial release for fans. The song’s release strategy combined traditional physical formats with promotional tie-ins during the successful Musicology Live tour.

TRACK LIST

Enhanced CD Single (UK/EU) (COL 675142 2)

Cinnamon Girl – 3:56
Dear Mr. Man (Live at Webster Hall) – 4:14
United States of Division – 6:18
Dear Mr. Man (Live at Webster Hall) – Video (4:14)

Promo CD (SAMPCS 14203 1)

Cinnamon Girl (Album Version) – 3:56

Promo CD-R (UK)

Cinnamon Girl – 3:56

12" Promo Vinyl (XPR 3781) A. Cinnamon Girl (Album Version) – 3:56 B. Musicology (Album Version) – 4:26

VHS Promo (Betacam-SP, PAL)

Cinnamon Girl – 4:04

CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 43

PERSONNEL

Prince – vocals, all instruments, production

PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS

Enhanced CD with video content
Multiple promo formats (CD, CD-R, 12", VHS)
Standard and enhanced artwork variants

WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Artwork typically features Prince imagery from the Musicology era, with some European editions including enhanced content stickers.

RELATED MATERIAL

Musicology (2004 album)
Musicology Live Tour (2004)
United States of Division (digital track)

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • Official Charts Company

COPYRIGHT NOTICE All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.

ARTIST — Prince

ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — Cinnamon Girl (Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Columbia Records / NPG Records

ARTIST YEAR — 2004

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