A Song Off Prince Solo Album Released; Stream Futuristic Funk 'U Know' Online

A song off Prince's solo album has been released and can be streamed for free online.

The single "U Know" from rock legend Prince's solo album "Art Official Age," which will come out on September 30, was released on the singer's SoundCloud page.

According to Rolling Stone magazine, the track is very reminiscent of the "classic Prince" sound but also hints of similarities with Justin Timberlake's "The 20/20 Experience."

Vibe described the single as having the rock legend's "signature seductive coo on the hook."

"It's smooth and sexy in all the right places, with the musician's vocals transformed into a steady digi-drawl for the verses, before picking up steam and soul for those billowing choruses," said Spin magazine about the single.

As previously reported, 'U Know' is part of the 13-track "Art Official Age," which is one of the two upcoming musical efforts to be expected from Prince this year. The second album is a collaboration with his band 3RDEYEGIRL -- composed of Donna Grantis on guitar, Ida Nielsen on bass and Hannah Ford on drums - entitled "Plectrumelectrum." Both albums are due for a September release under Warner Brothers.

This latest musical effort from Prince is his first since cutting ties with his former label, who reportedly forced the singer to refer to and introduce himself as "The Artist." The new album is also his first under Warner Bros.

The songs "Clouds" and "Breakdown" from "Art Official Age" and "Breakfast Can Wait" from "Plectrumelectrum" were previously released also via SoundCloud for streaming. Also, an "aggressive and menacing" song called "The Gold Standard" recorded with Rita Ora was also previously reported to be part of the album.

Prince's solo album can now be pre-ordered via the rock legend's official website. Fans who reserve for a copy of the album before it hits stores will reportedly receive instant downloads.

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