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A star-studded 10th anniversary celebration honouring Prince’s legacy with members of The Revolution, NPG, and special guests. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Official Announcement (Paisley Park / Prince Estate) Date: May 2026 Country: United States Section / Pages: Event Announcement THE STORY The Prince Estate has announced the PRINCE CELEBRATION OF LIFE CONCERT – ICONS UNITE, a special 10th anniversary event taking place on Friday, June 5, 2026 at The Armory in Minneapolis. The concert will feature members of NPG & The Revolution sharing the stage together for the first time, joined by special guests including Morris Day, Miguel, Tevin Campbell, and more. CONTEXT AND NOTES This marks the 10th anniversary of Prince’s Celebration of Life events and promises to be a powerful night of music, remembrance, and unity. The Armory has hosted previous Prince tributes, making it a fitting venue for this milestone gathering of his musical family and collaborators. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: 10th Anniversary Prince Celebration of Life Concert – Icons Unite Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 Venue: The Armory, Minneapolis Line-up: Members of NPG & The Revolution + Morris Day, Miguel, Tevin Campbell & MORE! Tone: Celebratory and commemorative Audience: Prince fans and music lovers worldwide THE ANNOUNCEMENT Tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster. Link: ticketmaster.com/event/060064A5… RELATED MATERIAL For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. COPYRIGHT NOTICE All images, announcements, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders (Paisley Park / Prince Estate). 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.

Prince’s Funk Proposal — a sleek, seductive synth‑funk plea backed with the sultry snarl of Irresistible Bitch RELEASE DETAILS Date: November 16, 1983 Catalogue: 9 20170-0 A / 0-20170 (12") Format: 7" Single, 12" Maxi-Single, Promo Country: United States (worldwide variants) A-Side: “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” – 7:20 B-Side: “Irresistible Bitch” – 4:11 (feat. Wendy & Lisa on backing vocals) THE STORY Released on November 16, 1983 as a 12" maxi-single (with 7" editions also issued), “Let’s Pretend We’re Married” was the fourth single from the 1999 album. A bold, synth-funk seduction with playful lyrics, the track was paired with the raw, snarling B-side “Irresistible Bitch.” Both sides were written, produced, arranged, and performed by Prince. The single peaked at No. 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 10 weeks on the chart. CONTEXT & NOTES This release captured Prince at the height of his early-1980s creative explosion, blending explicit sensuality with infectious grooves. Multiple pressings exist, including SRC and ARC variants in the US, along with international editions. The 12" maxi format allowed for extended versions, making it a favourite among DJs and collectors. TRACK LIST 12" Maxi-Single (US) (9 20170-0 A / 0-20170) A. Let’s Pretend We’re Married – 7:20 B. Irresistible Bitch – 4:11 7" Single (US) A. Let’s Pretend We’re Married (Edit) B. Irresistible Bitch CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 52 (10 weeks) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production Wendy & Lisa – backing vocals (“Irresistible Bitch”) PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Warner Bros. 12" sleeve SRC and ARC US pressings Various international editions WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Typical Warner Bros. packaging with 1999 era imagery; some copies feature promotional stamps. RELATED MATERIAL Little Red Corvette (1983) Delirious (1983) 1999 (1982 album) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts 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 — Let’s Pretend We’re Married (Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Warner Bros. Records ARTIST YEAR — 1983 INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS ARC Pressing (US) Warner Bros. Records – 9 20170-0 A Pressed By – Allied Record Company – B-18747 / B-18748 Catalog number 9 20170-0 A on picture sleeve. Catalog number 0-20170 on labels. SRC Pressing (US) Warner Bros. Records – 9 20170-0 A / 0-20170 Pressed By – Specialty Records Corporation Some copies may have a (promo) gold stamp. Vinyl 12" Acetate (US) Warner Bros. Records – none Printed paper labels, housed in a white handwritten sleeve, dated Oct 19, 1983, 12" 45 RPM. Warner Bros. Records – 92 01700 Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue A. Let’s Pretend We're Married – 7:20 B. Irresistible Bitch – 4:11 Reissue with 7 WB logos on labels (one color, six grey). France 1983 Warner Bros. Records – 92-0170-0 A. Let’s Pretend We're Married – 7:20 B. Irresistible Bitch – 4:11 New Zealand 1983 Warner Bros. Records – 201700 A. Let’s Pretend We're Married – 7:20 B. Irresistible Bitch – 4:11 2016 Reissue (US) Warner Bros. Records – 0-556668 Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue A. Let’s Pretend We're Married – 7:20 B. Irresistible Bitch – 4:11 Canada 1983 (Initial Edition) Warner Bros. Records – 92 01700 Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single A. Let’s Pretend We're Married – 7:20 B. Irresistible Bitch – 4:11 Initial edition with stripe labels. Canada 1983 Reissue 2016 Reissue (Europe) Warner Bros. Records – 5439-19622-9 / 0-556668 Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue A. Let’s Pretend We're Married – 7:20 B. Irresistible Bitch – 4:11 Streams on Spotify via *1999* deluxe. This *1999*-era heat is a must-have for Prince funk collectors and ‘83 synth fans. Have you pretended with Prince on vinyl? Does “Irresistible Bitch” still bite? Share in the comments! Sources Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube. ---

Prince’s breakthrough crossover hit — a sleek, seductive synth‑rock classic backed with the downtown pulse of All The Critics Love U In New York RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 4, 1983 Catalogue: W 9688 (7") / W 9688T (12") Format: 7" Single, Double-Pack 7", 12" Single Country: United Kingdom A-Side: “Little Red Corvette” B-Side: “Lady Cab Driver” (7") / Expanded tracks on 12" editions THE STORY Released in the UK on April 4, 1983 as part of a concentrated promotional push surrounding Prince’s planned London dates at the Dominion Theatre, “Little Red Corvette” received an unusually expansive rollout. Multiple formats were issued simultaneously, including a standard 7", a double-pack 7", and two 12" editions. Although the European tour was ultimately cancelled, the UK singles remained on schedule and helped maintain momentum as Prince’s visibility grew internationally. CONTEXT & NOTES This UK release followed the song’s massive US success (peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100). The multi-format approach offered collectors a rich variety of tracks from the 1999 era, including “Automatic”, “International Lover”, “1999”, “How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore”, and “D.M.S.R.” on the double-pack 12". The single reached No. 54 on the UK Singles Chart. TRACK LIST 7" Single (UK) (W 9688) A. Little Red Corvette (Edit) – 3:08 B. Lady Cab Driver – 2:12 Double-Pack 2×7" (UK) (W 9688 / W 9896) Disc 1: A. Little Red Corvette (Edit) B. Lady Cab Driver Disc 2: C. 1999 D. How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore 12" Single (UK) (W 9688T / 929671-0) A. Little Red Corvette (Full Version) B1. Automatic B2. International Lover 12" Double-Pack (UK) (W 9688T / 929671-0) A. Little Red Corvette (Full Version) – 5:03 B1. Automatic – 9:28 B2. International Lover – 6:38 C. 1999 – 6:17 D1. How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore – 3:51 D2. D.M.S.R. – 8:17 12" Limited Edition (Poster) (W 9688T / 929671-0) Same tracklist as standard 12" with poster insert CHART PERFORMANCE UK Singles Chart: Peak No. 54 PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, guitar, all instruments, production Dez Dickerson – guitar solo, backing vocals Lisa Coleman – backing vocals PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Warner Bros. UK sleeve Double-pack and 12" editions with expanded content Limited poster edition WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS Artwork features dramatic Prince imagery from the 1999 era with bold typography and purple/pink tones. RELATED MATERIAL 1999 (1982 album) Delirious (1983 single) The Walk (1983 single) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Official Charts Company 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 — Little Red Corvette (UK Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Warner Bros. Records ARTIST YEAR — 1983

A razor‑sharp slice of Vanity 6 attitude — Dez Dickerson’s punk‑funk composition delivered with Prince’s uncredited fingerprints all over the production RELEASE DETAILS Date: January 21, 1983 (US) Catalogue: 7-29955 (US) Format: 7" Single, 12" Single, Promo Country: United States (worldwide variants) A-Side: “He’s So Dull” – 2:32 B-Side: “Make-Up” – 2:40 THE STORY Released on January 21, 1983 by Warner Bros. Records, “He’s So Dull” served as an early single from Vanity 6, arriving four weeks before their self-titled debut album. Written by Dez Dickerson, the track features uncredited performance work by Prince. The B-side “Make-Up” was written and performed by Prince, and the UK 12" added “Wet Dream,” another Prince-penned track. CONTEXT & NOTES The single captures the raw, playful, and provocative energy of the Vanity 6 project. While it did not chart in the US, a Netherlands re-release in early 1983 peaked at No. 16. This release reflects Prince’s heavy involvement in shaping the Vanity 6 sound behind the scenes during the early 1980s Minneapolis explosion. TRACK LIST 7" Single (US) (7-29955) A. He’s So Dull – 2:32 B. Make-Up – 2:40 12" Single (UK) A. He’s So Dull (Long Version) – 4:05 B1. Wet Dream – 4:12 B2. Make-Up – 2:40 7" Promo (US) A. He’s So Dull (Mono) – 2:32 B. He’s So Dull (Stereo) – 2:32 CHART PERFORMANCE Netherlands Nederlandse Top 40: Peak No. 16 (4 weeks) US: No chart entry PERSONNEL Vanity 6 – vocals Dez Dickerson – songwriting (“He’s So Dull”) Prince – production, instruments, vocals (uncredited on A-side and B-side) PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Warner Bros. company sleeve (US) UK 12" with extended tracklist Various international pressings RELATED MATERIAL U Make My Sun Shine (2001) Supercute (2001) The Daisy Chain (2001) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard / Nederlandse Top 40 charts 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 — Vanity 6 ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — He’s So Dull (Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Warner Bros. Records ARTIST YEAR — 1983

A strutting Minneapolis funk parade — The Time on the label, Prince in the studio, delivering one of the sharpest cuts from What Time Is It? RELEASE DETAILS Date: January 14, 1983 Catalogue: 7-29856 (US) Format: 7" Single, 12" Promo Country: United States (worldwide variants) A-Side: “The Walk” (Edit) – 3:24 B-Side: “Onedayi’mgonnabesomebody” – 2:27 THE STORY Released on January 14, 1983 by Warner Bros. Records, “The Walk” was the second single from The Time’s sophomore album What Time Is It?. Although credited to the band, both “The Walk” and its B-side were largely written, performed, and produced by Prince (uncredited), with Morris Day providing lead vocals and comedic flair. The single became a signature early-Time release, blending tight funk grooves with humorous energy. CONTEXT & NOTES The track highlighted Prince’s dual-project creativity during this era — shaping The Time’s sound while building his own catalogue. Multiple formats were issued across the US, Europe, and Japan. “The Walk” performed strongly on R&B and Dance charts and remains a fan favourite for its swagger and musical intricacy. TRACK LIST 7" Single (US) (7-29856) A. The Walk (Edit) – 3:24 B. Onedayi’mgonnabesomebody – 2:27 12" Promo (US) (PRO-A-1080) Extended promotional version for radio and DJs 7" Single (Japan) (P-1730) Commercial and promo variants Other Variants US ARC pressing Benelux 12" (92.9826-0) Various international Polydor pressings CHART PERFORMANCE US Billboard Hot 100: Peak No. 104 US Billboard Black Singles (R&B): Peak No. 24 US Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80: Peak No. 42 PERSONNEL Morris Day – lead vocals Prince – all instruments, production (uncredited) PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Standard Warner Bros. company sleeve (US) Picture sleeve variants in some markets Promo 12" and Japanese editions with unique labels WHAT THE LABEL / SLEEVE SHOWS The US sleeve features a live-style photo of The Time in a club setting with bold red and yellow typography. International variants often use different artwork or company sleeves. RELATED MATERIAL What Time Is It? (1982 album) 777-9311 (1982 single) Gigolos Get Lonely Too (1983 single) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Discogs • Billboard charts 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 — The Time ARTIST CATEGORY — The Time Singles ARTIST ITEM — The Walk (Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — Warner Bros. Records ARTIST YEAR — 1983

A tour‑only NPG release from the early 2000s, originally intended for the unreleased Peace album RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 14, 2001 (first available at concerts) Catalogue: 7135 PEACE Format: CD Single Country: United States (tour-exclusive) A-Side: “Peace” – 5:34 / 5:33 B-Side: “2045: Radical Man” – 6:36 THE STORY Peace was first made available on April 14, 2001 at Prince’s Hit N Run Tour performance at the Atlanta Civic Center. Sold exclusively at concerts alongside The Daisy Chain and Supercute, the single was never commercially released. The title track had already appeared as an NPG Music Club download months earlier, while “2045: Radical Man” had been released the previous year on the Bamboozled soundtrack. Both tracks later appeared on The Slaughterhouse, but the single was originally intended to accompany the New Power Generation’s planned 2000 album Peace, which was ultimately aborted. CONTEXT & NOTES The single’s packaging is distinctive, with the disc mounted on a card backing and secured by a Velcro connector. Due to its limited distribution (sold only at shows and the 2001 Celebration festival at Paisley Park), it was not eligible for chart placement. This was one of the final physical releases under the New Power Generation name during this transitional period. TRACK LIST CD Single (Tour-Only) Peace – 5:34 / 5:33 2045: Radical Man – 6:36 CHART PERFORMANCE Not eligible for chart entry (limited tour-only release) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production The New Power Generation PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Sold exclusively at Hit N Run Tour shows and the 2001 Celebration festival Unique Velcro-secured card-flap packaging No commercial retail release RELATED MATERIAL U Make My Sun Shine (2001) Supercute (2001) The Daisy Chain (2001) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • 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 & The New Power Generation ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — Peace (Tour CD Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records ARTIST YEAR — 2001

A tour‑only NPG release from the early 2000s, originally intended for the unreleased Peace album RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 14, 2001 (first available at concerts) Catalogue: 24RV3 7135 THEDAISY Format: CD Single Country: United States (tour-exclusive) A-Side: “The Daisy Chain” – 6:15 B-Side: “Gamillah” – 3:18 THE STORY The Daisy Chain was first made available on April 14, 2001 at Prince’s Hit N Run Tour performance at the Atlanta Civic Center. Sold exclusively at concerts alongside Peace and Supercute, it was a limited tour-only release with no commercial distribution. The single was also sold during the Celebration festival at Paisley Park in June 2001. Both tracks were originally intended for the New Power Generation’s planned (and ultimately aborted) 2000 album Peace. CONTEXT & NOTES Following its physical release, both tracks were made available as downloads through the NPG Music Club. “The Daisy Chain” later appeared on The Slaughterhouse and “Gamillah” on The Chocolate Invasion. This was the final physical release credited to The New Power Generation. Due to its extremely limited distribution, the single was not eligible for chart placement. TRACK LIST CD Single (Tour-Only) The Daisy Chain – 6:15 Gamillah – 3:18 CHART PERFORMANCE Not eligible for chart entry (limited tour-only release) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production The New Power Generation PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Sold exclusively at Hit N Run Tour shows and the 2001 Celebration festival No commercial retail release Very limited quantities RELATED MATERIAL Peace (2001) Supercute (2001) The Slaughterhouse (2004) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • 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 & The New Power Generation ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — The Daisy Chain (Tour CD Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records ARTIST YEAR — 2001

A tour‑only funk gem from the early 2000s, sold exclusively at concerts and later at the Celebration festival RELEASE DETAILS Date: April 14, 2001 (tour-only) Catalogue: 260F3 7135 SUPERCUTE Format: CD Single Country: United States (tour-exclusive) A-Side: “Supercute” – 4:18 / 4:19 B-Side: “Underneath The Cream” – 4:00 / 4:01 THE STORY Supercute was first made available on April 14, 2001 at Prince’s Hit N Run Tour performance at the Atlanta Civic Center. Sold exclusively at concerts and later during the Prince: A Celebration – The Rainbow Children festival at Paisley Park in June 2001, the single was never commercially released. Both tracks later appeared on The Chocolate Invasion, but the single itself was originally intended to accompany the unreleased High album in 2000. CONTEXT & NOTES The single was released alongside two New Power Generation singles — Peace and The Daisy Chain — just four days after the retail release of U Make My Sun Shine. Due to its limited distribution (sold only at shows), it was not eligible for chart placement. The artwork does not reference any album, and the release captures Prince’s independent spirit during this transitional period. TRACK LIST CD Single (Tour-Only) Supercute – 4:18 / 4:19 Underneath The Cream – 4:00 / 4:01 CHART PERFORMANCE Not eligible for chart entry (limited tour-only release) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS Sold exclusively at Hit N Run Tour shows and the 2001 Celebration festival No commercial retail release Limited quantities only RELATED MATERIAL Mellow (2002) Silicon (2002) She Loves Me 4 Me (2001) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • 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 — Supercute (Tour CD Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records ARTIST YEAR — 2001

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) She Loves Me 4 Me (album version) Promo CD-R 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) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. 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

Prince gifts AOL users an early‑2000s exclusive with a smooth, seductive cut from The Rainbow Children RELEASE DETAILS Date: January 14, 2002 Format: Digital Single (Free MP3 download) Country: United States (AOL exclusive) Track: “Mellow” (album version) THE STORY Released on January 14, 2002 as a free digital download exclusively for America Online members via AOL.com, “Mellow” was the seventh track on Prince’s album The Rainbow Children. It marked one of Prince’s earliest experiments with mainstream digital distribution outside the NPG Music Club. The sensual, laid-back ballad offered casual listeners a taste of the album’s lush, spiritual sound world. CONTEXT & NOTES As Prince transitioned back to using his name after the symbol era, “Mellow” stood out as one of The Rainbow Children’s most intimate moments. A live version later appeared on One Nite Alone… Live! (2002), performed alongside other tracks from the same concert sequence. The AOL giveaway reflected Prince’s growing interest in using digital platforms to reach new and existing audiences directly. TRACK LIST Digital Single (AOL Exclusive) Mellow (album version) CHART PERFORMANCE No chart entry (promotional digital release) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, all instruments, production RELATED MATERIAL Silicon (2002) Copenhagen (2002) Empty Room (Live) (2003) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • Discogs • NPG Music Club archives ARTIST — Prince ARTIST CATEGORY — Prince Singles ARTIST ITEM — Mellow (Digital Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records ARTIST YEAR — 2002 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.

A rare NPG Music Club standalone download, later folded into The Slaughterhouse RELEASE DETAILS Date: March 22, 2002 Format: Digital Single (MP3 download) Country: Worldwide (NPG Music Club members-only) Track: “Silicon” THE STORY Released on March 22, 2002 as a free MP3 download through the NPG Music Club, “Silicon” was reissued as one of only two standalone downloads during the Club’s second year. The track had first been previewed in NPG Ahdio Show #2 (March 2001) and included in NPG Music Club Edition #11 before this wider members-only release. An edited version later appeared as the opening track on the 2004 digital compilation The Slaughterhouse. CONTEXT & NOTES “Silicon” appears to originate from the late 1999–2000 period, drawing lyrical material from “The Greatest Romance Ever Sold (The Adam & Eve Remix)”. The song’s experimental electronic textures and lyrical themes fit into Prince’s early-2000s conceptual explorations. A line from the track later resurfaced in live performances of “Xenophobia”, linking it to his broader creative vocabulary during this era. TRACK LIST Digital Single (NPG Music Club) Silicon CHART PERFORMANCE Not eligible for chart entry (members-only digital release) PERSONNEL Prince – vocals, instruments, production RELATED MATERIAL Empty Room (Live) (2003) Copenhagen (2002) Te Amo Corazón (2005) For other relevant posts, see the tags at the foot of the page. SOURCES Prince Vault • Sleevographia2 • NPG Music Club archives • Discogs 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 — Silicon (Digital Single) ARTIST ATTACHMENT — NPG Records / NPG Music Club ARTIST YEAR — 2002