From Loudersound.
The Prince Estate and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, have released a new unheard Prince track, titled Hot Summer.
The song is the second lifted from his forthcoming album Welcome 2 America, recorded back in 2010, and scheduled for release on July 30.
Alongside the new offering, Prince’s Estate has launched a new season of its official podcast. The Story of Welcome 2 America follows the making of the new album through the studios of Paisley Park and out onto the road with Prince in 2010-2011.
The podcast also recounts the memories of Prince’s long-time vocalist Shelby J., as well as fellow NPG vocalists Liv Warfield and Elisa Fiorillo’s, of becoming close with the musician. One tale recalls a time after the recording of new single Hot Summer, where Prince took them along for a drive past the beach while blasting the new tune.
Elisa Fiorillo says on the podcast: “All those people were outside and I’m thinking it’s broad daylight, they’re gonna see him. But we didn’t care.
“We had the windows rolled down and we were playing Hot Summer. There’s nothing like driving in a car and listening to music and I think he agreed.”
“It makes me think we’re all at the beach doing the twist, like Annette Funicello,” Shelby J. added. “That’s just what I feel when I hear that song. So I say it’s going be a Hot Purple Summer!”
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- Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend - US - 12" vinyl - £25.00, $33.25, €28.75 (Back In Stock) (arrived 23-Mar-2026 17:00)
on March 23, 2026 at 8:49 pmPRINCE If I Was Your Girlfriend (1987 US 12" vinyl maxi-single, also including Shockadelica. The picture sleeve displays some mild general wear and the vinyl has just mininmal signs of play)
- Prince - Pop Life - Shrink - US - 12" vinyl - £30.00, $39.90, €34.50 (Back In Stock) (arrived 23-Mar-2026 17:00)
on March 23, 2026 at 8:49 pmPRINCE Pop Life (1985 US 12" vinyl single featuring the Fresh Dance Mixes of both the title track & Hello, housed in a spinned picture sleeve. This example remains in the original open shrink with vintage price and import stickers attached, therefore the sleeve displays only light wear along the opening edge, whilst the vinyl has mininal signs of play)
- Prince - Anotherloverholenyohead - Sealed - US - 12" vinyl - £40.00, $53.20, €46.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 23-Mar-2026 17:00)
on March 23, 2026 at 8:49 pmPRINCE Anotherloverholenyohead (1986 US 12" vinyl single featuring the Extended Version of the title track & the LP Version of Girls and Boys, picture sleeve with purple titling. This example is still in the open shrink, therefore the sleeve has minimal wear and the vinyl has very little signs of play)
- Prince - Paisley Park - Mispress 4-tracks - VG/EX - UK - 12" vinyl - £45.00, $59.85, €51.75 (Back In Stock) (arrived 23-Mar-2026 17:00)
on March 23, 2026 at 8:49 pmPRINCE & THE REVOLUTION Paisley Park (Rare 1985 UK mispressed 4-track 12" vinyl single, this version plays the B-Side 'She's Always In My Hair' at the end of side A and the start of the B Side, with a glossy picture sleeve which as youwould expect only lists three songs. The sleeve is graded Very Good with some light general wear and a small tear at the top on the back, whilst the vinyl remains Excellent with just a few light cosmetic surface scuffs W9052T)
- Prince - Let's Pretend We're Married - US - 12" vinyl - £25.00, $33.25, €28.75 (Back In Stock) (arrived 23-Mar-2026 17:00)
on March 23, 2026 at 8:49 pmPRINCE Let's Pretend We're Married (1983 US-only 12" vinyl single, featuring the 7:20 version, also including Irresistable Bitch, housed in a picture sleeve with a spine, The sleeve displays just light general wear and the vinyl has minimal signs of play)
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