Prince (April 5, 2024) United States of Division - Digital Single
- GlamSlamEscape
- Apr 5, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: May 22
A powerful protest groove from Prince’s 2004 vault — newly mixed and released for the 20th anniversary of Musicology
RELEASE DETAILS
Date: April 5, 2024
Format: Digital Single Country: Worldwide
Track: “United States of Division” – 6:18
THE STORY Released digitally worldwide on April 5, 2024 by NPG Records (distributed by Legacy Recordings), “United States of Division” is a rare 2004 recording originally offered as a virtual B-side for “Cinnamon Girl” via the NPG Music Club. This 2024 digital release presents a slightly different mix with more prominent horns, marking the track’s first-ever appearance on streaming platforms.
CONTEXT & NOTES Recorded during the Musicology era, “United States of Division” reflects Prince’s socially conscious side — a politically charged reflection on division, inequality, and the need for unity. Built on a percussive backbeat, slinking bassline, synth textures, and sharp horn stabs, the track remains strikingly relevant. The 2024 release was issued to mark the 20th anniversary of Musicology and continues the Estate’s vault-release programme.
TRACK LIST
Digital Single
United States of Division – 6:18
CHART PERFORMANCE No official chart entries reported (archival vault release)
PERSONNEL
Prince – vocals, instruments, production
RELATED MATERIAL
Musicology (2004 album)
Cinnamon Girl (2004 single)
Late-period Prince vault releases
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SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Legacy Recordings / NPG Records official announcement
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, recordings, 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.
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