The estate of music legend Prince has announced the forthcoming release of previously unheard material, beginning with the track 'With This Tear.' This song is the first of several planned releases from the artist's legendary vault of unre recordings, all scheduled for 2026.
According to the announcement, these upcoming songs originate from a complete, previously unreleased album project that Prince had worked on during his lifetime. The estate described the material as showcasing a different creative phase of the artist's prolific career.
"We are honored to begin sharing this never-before-heard chapter of Prince's artistry with the world," a representative for the estate stated. "'With This Tear' offers a glimpse into a fully realized project that fans have long awaited."
The 2026 release plan suggests a curated, multi-track rollout rather than a single album drop, potentially allowing each song to stand on its own. This strategy follows the careful posthumous management of Prince's extensive archive, which has been a subject of much speculation among fans and music historians since his passing in 2016.
Details regarding the specific era of the unreleased album project or the total number of tracks planned for release were not immediately disclosed. The announcement emphasizes that the estate's primary goal is to present the work as Prince intended, maintaining the integrity of his artistic vision.