Sexy MF
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"Sexy MF" is a song by American musician
"Sexy MF" was released as the first single from Love Symbol in June 1992. In the United Kingdom, the song's explicit lyrical content prompted
Recording
While specific recording dates are not known, basic tracking took place in early December 1991, at Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA (during the same set of sessions that produced "Love 2 the 9's", "The Sacrifice of Victor", "The Morning Papers", "Arrogance", and "And God Created Woman"). "Sexy MF" was placed as the opening track of the Symbol album for a while, until Prince later added the track "My Name Is Prince", recorded a few months previously. It was included as the third track (second song) on the March 1992 and Summer 1992 configurations of Love Symbol, before the Album Intro segue was removed.[citation needed]
Chart performance
The song was released in an edited version in the US, where it peaked at number 66 on the
Critical reception
Andy Kastanas from
Parry Gettelman from
Retrospective response
In an 2020 retrospective review, Andy Healy from Albumism called "Sexy MF" "raucous", noting the "
Single formats
The single was available in multiple formats, including a Love Symbol-shaped vinyl disc. It was also included on
Personnel
Credits from Benoît Clerc and Guitarcloud[14][15]
- Prince – lead and backing vocals
- Tony M. – rap
- Levi Seacer Jr. – co-lead vocals, electric guitar
- Tommy Barbarella – Hammond organ, synthesizers
- Sonny T. – bass guitar
- Michael B. – drums
- Kirk Johnson – percussion, backing vocals
- Damon Dickson – percussion, backing vocals
- DJ Graves – turntables, scratching
- Michael B. Nelson – trombone
- Kathy Jessen – baritone saxophone
- Brian Gallagher – tenor saxophone
- Dave Jensen – trumpet
- Steve Strand – trumpet
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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United States | June 30, 1992 |
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United Kingdom | July 6, 1992 |
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Japan | August 10, 1992 | Mini-CD | Warner Music Japan
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