Sexy M.F.
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| “Sexy M.F.” | |||||
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UK 7" single
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| Single by Prince from the album Love Symbol |
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| B-side | "Strollin'" "Daddy Pop" (UK) |
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| Released | June 30, 1992 | ||||
| Format | 7" single 12" single picture disc Cassette Single CD single |
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| Recorded | Paisley Park Studios, September 1991 to March 1992 | ||||
| Genre | Funk | ||||
| Length | 5:25 | ||||
| Label | Paisley Park Records/Warner Bros. Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Prince, Levi Seacer, Jr., Tony M. | ||||
| Producer | Prince | ||||
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| Prince (UK) singles chronology | |||||
| "Thunder" (1992) |
"Sexy M.F." (1992) |
"My Name Is Prince" (1992) |
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"Sexy M.F." is a single released on June 30, 1992, by Prince and the New Power Generation, from the Love Symbol album. The B-side was "Strollin'," from the previous year's Diamonds and Pearls. The UK CD single had a third track, "Daddy Pop," also from Diamonds and Pearls. The song (named after the chorus line "U sexy motherfucker") caused a lot of controversy,[citation needed] and a censored version was created for radio and the music video, as well as the "clean version" of the U.S. album.
"Sexy M.F." is a successful merger of "old school" funk with modern R&B music. The song is built around the drums and bass, though the bass-line is somewhat subdued. Added to this is a consistent electric rhythm guitar undertone and horn stabs from the NPG Hornz. Throughout the song, the horns are given the chance to shine, along with a sax solo from one of the members. Musical solos are also provided by Levi Seacer, Jr. (guitar) and Tommy Barbarella (organ). The music and most of the lyrics were composed by Prince, while Seacer came up with the chorus and the song's title. Tony M. delivers a rap which he wrote.
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[edit] Chart Performance
The song received zero airplay on radio stations because of its very suggestive title & lyrics, and charted solely on the promotion of its music video. It does, however, have a censored version in the U.S., where it peaked at No.66 on The Hot 100 chart & #76 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. In the UK, the song was banned from radio, but sold extremely well, peaking at No.4 there.
[edit] Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 66 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles | 76 |
| UK Singles Chart | 4 |
[edit] Single Formats
The single was available in multiple formats, including a Love Symbol-shaped vinyl disc. It was also included on The Hits 2, which was also a part of The Hits/The B-Sides. In addition, the "My Name Is Prince" maxi-single included a club mix of "Sexy M.F."
[edit] External links
- "Sexy M.F" lyrics
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