Sexy M.F.

"Sexy M.F." is a single released on June 30, 1992, by Prince and The New Power Generation, from the Love Symbolalbum.[1]  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 "You sexy motherfucker") caused some controversy,[2]  and an edited version, "Sexy Mutha," was created for radio and the music video, as well as the "clean version" of the U.S. album.

"Sexy M.F." is a 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 Brian Gallagher. Musical solos are also provided by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Seacer,_Jr. 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. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_M. Tony M.] delivers a rap which he wrote. Recently, it has been covered by the Dave Matthews Band as a segue into their hit "Jimi Thing."

The song was recorded in Paisley Park Studios' Studio A. The title line was recited into a Shure SM57 by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Seacer,_Jr. Levi Seacer, Jr.]



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[hide]  *1 Chart performance  ==Chart performance[ edit] == The song was released in an edited version in the U.S., where it peaked at #66 on the Hot 100 chart and #76 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. In the UK, the song sold extremely well, peaking at #4 there. ==Charts[ edit] == ==Single formats[ edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:17.9200000762939px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.3999996185303px;">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.". ==Cover<span class="mw-editsection" style="-webkit-user-select:none;font-size:small;margin-left:1em;line-height:1em;display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;unicode-bidi:-webkit-isolate;font-family:sans-serif;"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">[ edit<span class="mw-editsection-bracket" style="color:rgb(85,85,85);">] == <p style="margin-top:0.5em;line-height:17.9200000762939px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.3999996185303px;">Dave Matthews Band have been known to play a rendition of Sexy M.F ("sexy motherfucker shakin that ass" line) during live versions of their song "Jimi Thing".
 * 2 Charts
 * 3 Single formats
 * 4 Cover
 * 5 References
 * 6 External links

<p style="margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em;line-height:17.9200000762939px;color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;font-size:14.3999996185303px;">Bruno Mars covered the song for his Moonshine Jungle Tour.