F.U.N.K. Single: 2007

A Fan-Site Funk Retort

Prince’s “F.U.N.K.” digital single was released worldwide on November 20, 2007, on NPG Records (no catalogue). This 7:36 funk jam — originally streamed/downloaded free as “PFUnk” on PrinceFansUnited.com in response to the site’s criticism of his fan-website takedowns — was renamed and sold on iTunes (256 kbps AAC). A bold, defiant groove, it’s a rare digital-era Prince statement.

Single Overview

Release Details

Label: NPG Records.

Format: File, AAC, Single, 256 kbps.

Exclusive Retailer: iTunes Store.

Track Listing

1. F.U.N.K. (7:36)

Country Variations

Worldwide (NPG none): Released November 20, 2007. iTunes AAC download.

Production and Context

Written/Performed/Produced by Prince. Originally “PFUnk” free on PrinceFansUnited.com (2007) as a response to fan-site shutdowns. Renamed “F.U.N.K.” for iTunes. A funky middle finger to online critics.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

No chart data (digital exclusive).

Legacy and Collectibility

“F.U.N.K.” is Prince’s digital funk protest, a fan-site relic. Original iTunes AAC files are collectible via old purchases; no physical release. Streams on Spotify/Tidal (later added). This file is a must-have for Prince digital-era completists.

Do you have F.U.N.K. in your digital vault? Did PFUnk funk you up? Share in the comments!

Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Prince Vault, Discogs