Prince (December 13, 2005) Te Amo Corazón - Digital D/L Single
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- Dec 13, 2005
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Updated: 6 days ago
A Latin‑soul whisper from the 3121 era, unveiled first to the NPG faithful
RELEASE DETAILS
Date: December 13, 2005 (NPG Music Club)
Format: Digital Single Country: Worldwide
A-Side: “Te Amo Corazón” – 3:37 (commercial version) / 5:54 (extended)
THE STORY Released on December 13, 2005 via the NPG Music Club as an exclusive download (audio + video), “Te Amo Corazón” served as the lead single from the yet-to-be-announced album 3121. A warm, romantic Latin-soul ballad written, produced, and performed by Prince, it was later issued commercially and accompanied by a cinematic music video directed by Salma Hayek.
CONTEXT & NOTES This release marked the beginning of the 3121 era, introducing its sensual and globally influenced sound. The date 12/13 cleverly hinted at the album title. The song received strong international attention and helped build anticipation for Prince’s return to major commercial success in 2006.
TRACK LIST
Digital Single (NPG Music Club)
Te Amo Corazón – 5:54 (extended version)
Te Amo Corazón (Music Video) – 3:37
Commercial Digital Single
Te Amo Corazón – 3:37
CD Single (US)
Te Amo Corazón – 3:37
CD+DVD Single (US) CD: 1. Te Amo Corazón – 3:37 DVD: 1. Te Amo Corazón (Music Video) – 3:37
CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Peak No. 67 Canada Nielsen SoundScan: Peak No. 7 Spain: Peak No. 2 Italy: Peak No. 7 Denmark: Peak No. 14 Norway: Peak No. 11
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, all instruments, production
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Digital download with video
Standard one-track CD single
CD+DVD edition featuring the Salma Hayek-directed video
WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS The artwork features a striking, atmospheric portrait of Prince with dramatic lighting and ornate background details, perfectly matching the romantic tone of the single.
RELATED MATERIAL
The Song Of The Heart (2006)
Cinnamon Girl (2004)
Black Sweat (2006)
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SOURCES
Prince Vault
Sleevographia2
Discogs
Billboard / Official Charts
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