Sexy M.F.

Infobox Single
Name = Sexy M.F.


Caption = UK 7" single
Artist = Prince
from Album = Love Symbol
B-side = "Strollin'"
"Daddy Pop" (UK)
Released = June 30, 1992
Format = 7" single
12" single
picture disc
Cassette Single
CD single
Recorded = Paisley Park Studios, , Studio A, September 1991 to March 1992
Genre = Funk
Length = 5:25
Label = Paisley Park Records/Warner Bros. Records
Writer = Prince, Levi Seacer, Jr., Tony M.
Producer = Prince
Certification =
Last single = "Money Don't Matter 2 Night"
(1992)
This single = "Sexy M.F."
(1992)
Next single = "My Name Is Prince"
(1992)
Misc = Extra chronology
Artist = Prince (UK) singles
Last single = "Thunder"
(1992)
This single = "Sexy M.F."
(1992)
Next single = "My Name Is Prince"
(1992)

"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,Fact|date=September 2007 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.

The song was recorded in Paisley Park Studios' Studio A. The title line was recited into a Shure SM57 by Levi Seacer, Jr..

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.

Charts

ingle 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."

External links

* "Sexy M.F" [http://www.dtt-lyrics.com/albums/symbol.html#sexy lyrics]