Prince (October 24, 2013) – “The Breakfast Experience” Digital EP

Oct 24, 2013

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On October 24, 2013, Prince released The Breakfast Experience, a five-track digital EP centred on “Breakfast Can Wait”. The EP combined the original 3:55 recording with four additional versions: “Grits‘N’Gravy”, “Espresso”, “Honey” and “Buttermilk”.

“Breakfast Can Wait” had first been made available as an individual download through 3rdEyeGirl.com on February 5, 2013. It was subsequently re-released through 3rdEyeTunes.com on August 17, 2013.

The artwork accompanying the August release featured comedian Dave Chappelle dressed as Prince and serving pancakes. The image came from the Chappelle’s Show sketch broadcast on February 18, 2004 in which Chappelle portrayed Prince as part of the “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories” series.

The artwork generated considerable positive media attention for Prince and highlighted his willingness to embrace the humour surrounding the sketch.

According to the supplied information, this attention was likely one of the reasons “Breakfast Can Wait” subsequently received an official single release.

The standalone digital single was released on September 3, 2013. The Breakfast Experience followed on October 24, expanding the original track into a five-track digital EP.

“Breakfast Can Wait” was subsequently included on Art Official Age the following year. This retrospectively made it the first single associated with the album, although the supplied information indicates that the album is not believed to have been conceived when the single originally appeared.

TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES

• Breakfast Can Wait — The original 3:55 version and the recording around which The Breakfast Experience was constructed.

• Breakfast Can Wait (Grits‘N’Gravy) — A 3:29 alternative version included on the EP.

• Breakfast Can Wait (Espresso) — A further alternative treatment running for 3:33.

• Breakfast Can Wait (Honey) — A 3:38 version included as the fourth track.

• Breakfast Can Wait (Buttermilk) — The fifth and shortest version on the EP, running for 2:47.

RELEASE HISTORY

“Breakfast Can Wait” initially appeared as an individual download through 3rdEyeGirl.com on February 5, 2013.

It was re-released through 3rdEyeTunes.com on August 17, 2013, accompanied by the Dave Chappelle artwork that subsequently attracted significant media attention.

The official standalone digital single was released on September 3, 2013 through NPG Records. The digital version contained the 3:55 recording of “Breakfast Can Wait”.

On October 24, 2013, The Breakfast Experience followed on iTunes. Rather than simply repeating the original single, the EP expanded the release to five tracks by adding the “Grits‘N’Gravy”, “Espresso”, “Honey” and “Buttermilk” versions.

Amazon availability followed on October 25, 2013.

The EP was subsequently made available through 3rdEyeTunes.com on November 5, 2013.

Other digital outlets identified in the supplied information include Google Play, BPM, Qobuz, Amoeba and Spotify.

A UK promotional CDR containing “Breakfast Can Wait” was also produced without a catalogue number.

The supplied information states that the record was not released commercially on vinyl.

CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS

AMERICA

USA: Billboard Adult R&B Songs — Entry: December 28, 2013 — Peak: 26 — Weeks: 8

USA: Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales — Entry: November 9, 2013 — Peak: 1 — Weeks: 4

USA: Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs — Entry: September 21, 2013 — Peak: 9 — Weeks: 1

USA: Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales — Entry: September 21, 2013 — Peak: 27 — Weeks: 1

EUROPE

Belgium: Ultratop Urban Flanders — Entry: September 14, 2013 — Peak: 38 — Weeks: 7

Belgium: Ultratop Ultratip Flanders — Entry: October 5, 2013 — Peak: 80 — Weeks: 2

CERTIFICATIONS

The single received no certifications in the USA or elsewhere according to the supplied information.

AWARDS

The single received no awards in the USA or elsewhere according to the supplied information.

PRODUCTION

Label: NPG Records

NOTES

On the release date, a link promoting “Breakfast Can Wait” was posted through the 3rdEyeGirl Twitter account. Members of 3rdEyeGirl also shared the link through their individual Facebook accounts, while Kobalt Music Group promoted the single's worldwide availability.
The artwork used in connection with “Breakfast Can Wait” featured Dave Chappelle portraying Prince and serving pancakes. The image originated from the Chappelle’s Show sketch “True Hollywood Stories: Prince & Red Balls Energy Drink”, broadcast on February 18, 2004 as part of the “Charlie Murphy’s True Hollywood Stories” series.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Catalogue	Date	Format
Prince	Breakfast Can Wait	NPG Records	USA	B00EV51PPY	September 3, 2013	Digital (.mp3)
Prince	Breakfast Can Wait	NPG Records	USA	—	September 3, 2013	Digital (.wav)
Prince	Breakfast Can Wait	NPG Records	UK	No catalogue number	2013	Promotional CDR
Prince	The Breakfast Experience	NPG Records	USA	B00G5Q0HUQ	October 24, 2013	Digital EP (.mp3)

TRACKLIST TABLE

Format	Catalogue	Tracklisting
Digital Single	US: B00EV51PPY UK: B00EVME5V8 FR: B00EVLSWU4 DE: B00EVTUQDW ES: B00EVKVEQE JP: B00EV4E5NY	1. Breakfast Can Wait (3:55)
Digital EP – The Breakfast Experience	US: B00G5Q0HUQ UK: B00G6TWZ6G FR: B00G7HT3UI DE: B00G5WLQVO ES: B00G5N5G4G JP: B00G5MIWCK	1. Breakfast Can Wait (3:55) 2. Breakfast Can Wait (Grits‘N’Gravy) (3:29) 3. Breakfast Can Wait (Espresso) (3:33) 4. Breakfast Can Wait (Honey) (3:38) 5. Breakfast Can Wait (Buttermilk) (2:47)
UK Promotional CDR	No catalogue number	1. Breakfast Can Wait (3:55)