Prince: The Breakfast Experience EP (2013)

A Breakfast of Remixes

Prince’s The Breakfast Experience digital maxi-single EP, was released on October 24, 2013, on EMI Records / NPG Records. This 5-track remix EP expanded on the original single “Breakfast Can Wait,” featuring four variations crafted by producer Joshua Welton. Originally a standalone track from Prince’s website in February 2013, the EP capitalized on its R&B chart success (No. 26 on Billboard R&B), adding remixes to boost digital traction. Featuring artwork from Dave Chappelle’s 2004 Chappelle’s Show sketch parodying Prince, the EP peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. Available on iTunes and Amazon, it’s a playful, cult favorite for Prince fans.

EP Overview

Release Details:

Label: EMI / NPG Records (UK digital release).

Formats: Digital maxi-single EP (download/streaming); no physical vinyl, cassette, or CD.

℗ & ©: 2013 NPG Records / EMI. Recorded at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, December 2012, with remixes by Joshua Welton in 2013.

Notes: Follow-up to the original “Breakfast Can Wait” single (February 5, 2013, on 3rdeyegirl.com). The EP was released on iTunes on October 24, 2013, and Amazon the next day. No matrix numbers (digital-only).

Digital EP (EMI / NPG, Released October 24, 2013):

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)

Packaging: Digital download/streaming with artwork featuring Dave Chappelle in Prince costume holding pancakes from Chappelle’s Show (2004).

Country Variations

The EP was a digital release with no physical variations, available globally via iTunes and Amazon:

UK (EMI / NPG): Released October 24, 2013. Standard digital tracklist, artwork as described.

USA (EMI / NPG): Released October 24, 2013. Same tracklist, available on iTunes and Amazon.

Global: Same digital tracklist, no country-specific variations; artwork consistent across platforms.

Production and Context

Recorded at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota, in December 2012, the original “Breakfast Can Wait” was written and produced by Prince, with the lineup featuring Prince (vocals, multi-instruments), Hannah Ford Welton (drums), Ida Nielsen (bass), and Adrian Crutchfield (saxophone). The remixes were crafted by Joshua Welton in 2013, adding electronic and R&B flavors to the original’s funky, playful vibe.

The EP was a standalone digital release, not tied to an album at the time, but “Breakfast Can Wait” later appeared on Art Official Age (2014). Released during Prince’s 3rdeyegirl.com era, it bridged his 2010s output, competing with digital singles from artists like Beyoncé and Kanye West, leveraging streaming's rise.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

“Breakfast Can Wait” (2013, NPG / 3rdeyegirl.com):

UK Chart Data: Did not chart (Official Singles Chart).

US: No. 26 (Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, 1 week).

International: No chart entries in Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Ireland, France, or elsewhere due to digital-only, limited promotion.

UK Chart Data for “Breakfast Can Wait”:

Entry Date: N/A (did not chart).

Peak: N/A.

Weeks on Chart: 0.

Note: The original single (February 5, 2013) was a website exclusive; the EP boosted visibility but didn’t enter UK charts.

Single Chart Performance

“The Breakfast Experience” EP did not chart as a standalone release, but it contributed to “Breakfast Can Wait”’s R&B traction in the US (No. 26, Billboard R&B, October 2013), reflecting Prince’s digital experiment during his independent phase.

Legacy and Collectibility

“The Breakfast Experience” is a playful remix showcase, with the Chappelle artwork becoming iconic—Chappelle humorously noted it as “checkmate” from Prince. The EP’s digital format foreshadowed Prince’s streaming era, and the remixes highlight his collaboration with Welton. As a digital-only release, it has no physical collectibility, but original 2013 downloads are rare (no resale market).

Streams on Spotify / Apple Music via Art Official Age deluxe editions preserve the funky vibe. This EP is a must-have for Prince completists.

Have you streamed this Prince remix feast? Which “Breakfast Can Wait” variant is your favorite? Share in the comments!