Prince To Release New Album Exclusively Through Tidal

Music and fashion legend Prince has announced he'll be unveiling his 36th full-length album (yeah, we know) this year through Jay Z's streaming service Tidal, a new addition to the streaming wars that has already received waves of disapproval — from Corey Taylor, Billy Corgan and a water company, believe it or not.

The album, HITNRUN, will be released by Prince and his band 3RDEYEGIRL, with PRNewswire reporting that the partnership was first penned in May when Tidal live-streamed the first hour of Prince's Rally 4 Peace concert in Baltimore. 

Prince stated of the release, "After one meeting, it was obvious that Jay Z and the team he has assembled at TIDAL recognize and applaud the effort that real musicians put in2 their craft 2 achieve the very best they can at this pivotal time in the music industry."

Jay Z added, "Both Prince and TIDAL share the belief that all creatives should have the opportunity to speak directly to those that love and support them. This partnership with Prince represents TIDAL's philosophy in its truest form, a 1 to 1 connection and direct delivery of artistry to the world."

Check out the first single from HITNRUN below, called HARDROCKLOVER.