Prince (December 10, 2001) She Loves Me 4 Me - Digital Single

A tender Rainbow Children ballad gifted directly to fans as an early‑era digital exclusive

RELEASE DETAILS Date: December 10, 2001

Format: Digital Single (Free download) Country: Worldwide (via rainbowchildren.com)

Track: “She Loves Me 4 Me” (album version)

THE STORY Released on December 10, 2001 as a free digital download through Prince’s official Rainbow Children website, rainbowchildren.com, “She Loves Me 4 Me” served as a rare early-2000s digital giveaway. Arriving just weeks after the album’s release, the track reinforced Prince’s growing interest in online distribution and direct fan engagement. A warm and intimate ballad from The Rainbow Children, it showcased Prince’s softer, jazz-inflected songwriting during a period defined by spiritual themes and renewed artistic independence.

CONTEXT & NOTES The song also appeared as a CD-R promo in both France and the United States. As one of the earliest promotional singles of the post-symbol era, it highlighted Prince’s transition back to using his name and his experimentation with digital platforms. The track’s gentle, sensual vibe made it a standout moment on The Rainbow Children.

TRACK LIST

Digital Single (rainbowchildren.com)

1. She Loves Me 4 Me (album version)

Promo CD-R

1. She Loves Me 4 Me (album version)

CHART PERFORMANCE No chart entry (promotional digital release)

PERSONNEL

• Prince – vocals, all instruments, production

RELATED MATERIAL

• Mellow (2002)

• Silicon (2002)

• Copenhagen (2002)

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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • NPG Records documentation

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 — She Loves Me 4 Me (Digital Single)

ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records ARTIST YEAR — 2001