Prince releases secret song

2008-12-28 20:22

Los Angeles - Prince has previewed a track from his upcoming album to fans via a mysterious website.

The Purple Rain singer tested out new song There Will Never Be Another 1 Like Me on www.mplssound.com, but the address is now dormant.

The song will be included on his upcoming new album which also features the tracks Colonized Mind - which includes the lyrics, "Did you know your record deal was another way for The Man to steal?" - Wall Of Berlin, 4ever and a cover of Tommy James and The Shondells' Crimson And Clover.

Prince recently invited Los Angeles radio station Indie 103 to his house to preview the album, which DJ Mr Shovel describes as "heavy rocking" and insists his excitement for the LP was "immediate".

Prince is currently is talks with music industry experts to determine how to release the album without having to use a record label.

His last LP, 2007's Planet Earth, was given away free in the UK with newspaper The Mail on Sunday.

He followed his controversial decision, which sparked fury within the music industry, with a sell-out 21-night residency at London's The 02 arena.

- Bang