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Prince Estate Co-Manager L. Londell McMillan on 'Timeless,' Fan Complaints, Learning from 'Michael'

The Prince Estate has released a new album, 'Timeless,' featuring unreleased tracks, 10 years after the singer's death.

By · Published August 29, 2026 at 00:29 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026 at 11:24 UTC

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Quick answers

What is the new Prince album called?

'Timeless'

What is the significance of the 'Timeless' album?

The album commemorates the 10th anniversary of Prince's death and features unreleased tracks from his vault.

What has the response been to the 'Timeless' album?

The response has been mixed. Some fans have expressed complaints, while others have praised the release of new music.

The brief

The Prince Estate has released a new album, 'Timeless,' commemorating the 10th anniversary of the singer's death. The album features unreleased tracks, including the song 'Bestest Friend.' The release has been covered by Yahoo, Stereogum, CBS News, and Rolling Stone. The album is a career-spanning collection of funky tracks from Prince's vault. The album's release has sparked conversations about Prince's legacy and the management of his estate.

According to Rolling Stone, Prince Estate co-manager L. Londell McMillan has discussed fan complaints and lessons learned from managing Michael Jackson's estate. The Economist has also explored the significance of Prince's archive. The release of 'Timeless' has reignited interest in Prince's music and the management of his estate.

However, the response from fans and critics is mixed. Some fans have expressed complaints, while others have praised the release of new music. The estate's approach to releasing unreleased material has been compared to the management of Michael Jackson's estate, with lessons learned from that experience being applied to Prince's legacy.

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