Prince releases new song The Breakdown

Prince has had a busy time with new publishing, catalogue and recording deals and to top it off, he's released a new song called The Breakdown.

US singer Prince has released a new song called The Breakdown. (AAP)

The slow ballad reportedly will be part of the star's upcoming new album.

Prince has been in a legal battle to reclaim rights to the publishing of his songs. He reacquired the catalogue last week.