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<b>In&nbsp;A&nbsp;Word Or 2</b> was the third single to be released from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love]'s album [[Album: In A Word Or 2|In A Word Or 2]], and was released worldwide two and a half months after the album. The single contained remixes of the track [[Born 2 B.R.E.E.D.]], co-written, produced and largely performed by [[Prince]]. The single was released in a few configurations, some of which included a non-album double a-side, ''The Power'' and some which included a double a-side of ''Wheel Of Fortune'', taken from the album (neither of these included input by [[Prince]]).
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<b>In&nbsp;A&nbsp;Word Or 2</b> was the third single to be released from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love]'s album [[Album: In A Word Or 2|In A Word Or 2]], and was released worldwide two and a half months after the album.  
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The single contained remixes of the track [[Born 2 B.R.E.E.D.]], co-written, produced and largely performed by [[Prince]]. The single was released in a few configurations, some of which included a non-album double a-side, ''The Power'' and some which included a double a-side of ''Wheel Of Fortune'', taken from the album (neither of these included input by [[Prince]]).
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The single did not chart in the USA, but fared much better in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love]'s home country of the UK, where it reached number 33 on the Gallup Singles Chart.
 
The single did not chart in the USA, but fared much better in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monie_Love Monie Love]'s home country of the UK, where it reached number 33 on the Gallup Singles Chart.
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==Track listing==
 
==Track listing==
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===CD===
 
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5. <b>Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)</b><br>
 
5. <b>Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)</b><br>
 
6. <b>Wheel Of Fortune (A Cappella)</b><br>
 
6. <b>Wheel Of Fortune (A Cappella)</b><br>
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===12"===
 
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B2. <b>Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)</b><br>
 
B2. <b>Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)</b><br>
 
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B3. <b>Wheel Of Fortune (A Cappella)</b><br>
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===CD promo===
 
===CD promo===
 
(US: PRO-CD-6117)<br>
 
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1. <b>[[In A Word Or 2]] (Album Version)</b> (3:36)<br>
 
1. <b>[[In A Word Or 2]] (Album Version)</b> (3:36)<br>
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===12" promo===
 
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A2. <b>[[In A Word Or 2]] (Paisley Park Mix)</b> (3:36)<br>
 
A2. <b>[[In A Word Or 2]] (Paisley Park Mix)</b> (3:36)<br>
 
B. <b>The Power (Junior Heavy Dub Mix)</b><br>
 
B. <b>The Power (Junior Heavy Dub Mix)</b><br>
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==Credits==
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===Credits===
 
* See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
 
* See individual tracks and related albums for credits.
 
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==Charts==
 
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===Variants, special editions and re-releases===
 
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* See tracklistings above.
 
* See tracklistings above.
 
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* [http://www.discogs.com/Monie-Love-In-A-Word-Or-2-Wheel-Of-Fortune/master/76520 http://www.discogs.com/Monie-Love-In-A-Word-Or-2-Wheel-Of-Fortune/master/76520]
 
* [http://www.discogs.com/Monie-Love-In-A-Word-Or-2-Wheel-Of-Fortune/master/76520 http://www.discogs.com/Monie-Love-In-A-Word-Or-2-Wheel-Of-Fortune/master/76520]
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Revision as of 15:14, 21 August 2016

Born2breed single.jpg 1993: Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1993: Fantasia Erotica Fantasiaerotica single.jpg

In A Word Or 2


Inawordor2 single.jpg

Single details


Released: 31 May 1993 (UK release)
Related album: In A Word Or 2
Label(s): Cooltempo (UK); Warner Bros. (USA)
Non-album tracks: In A Word Or 2 (40th Street Instrumental) (3:30)

In A Word Or 2 (D-Nice 40th Street Mix) (3:32)

In A Word Or 2 was the third single to be released from Monie Love's album In A Word Or 2, and was released worldwide two and a half months after the album.

The single contained remixes of the track Born 2 B.R.E.E.D., co-written, produced and largely performed by Prince. The single was released in a few configurations, some of which included a non-album double a-side, The Power and some which included a double a-side of Wheel Of Fortune, taken from the album (neither of these included input by Prince).

The single did not chart in the USA, but fared much better in Monie Love's home country of the UK, where it reached number 33 on the Gallup Singles Chart.

Track listing


CD

(UK: CDCOOL 273)
1. In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) (3:36)
2. The Power (Junior Style Edit)
3. The Power (Roach Hotel Mix)
4. The Power (Fire Islands Vibe Mix)

(US: 9 40832-2)
1. In A Word Or 2 (D-Nice 40th Street Mix) (3:32)
2. In A Word Or 2 (40th Street Instrumental) (3:30)
3. In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) (3:36)
4. Wheel Of Fortune (Album Version)
5. Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)
6. Wheel Of Fortune (A Cappella)

12"

(UK: 12COOL 273, 3 23992 6)
A1. The Power (Junior Style Mix)
A2. In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) (3:36)
B. The Power (Roach Motel Heavy Dub)

(UK: 12COOLR 273, 3 23993 6)
A1. The Power (Roach Hotel Mix)
A2. In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) (3:36)
AA1. The Power (Fire Island Mix)
AA2. In A Word Or 2 (D-Nice Mix) (3:32)

(US: 9 40832-0, 0-40832)
A1. In A Word Or 2 (D-Nice 40th Street Mix) (3:32)
A2. In A Word Or 2 (40th Street Instrumental) (3:30)
A3. In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) (3:36)
B1. Wheel Of Fortune (Album Version)
B2. Wheel Of Fortune (Instrumental)
B3. Wheel Of Fortune (A Cappella)

CD promo

(US: PRO-CD-6117)
1. In A Word Or 2 (Album Version) (3:36)

12" promo

(UK: PRO-A-6117)
A. In A Word Or 2 (Album Version) (3:36)
B. Greasy (Album Version)

(UK: 12COOLDJ 273)
A1. The Power (Junior Style Mix)
A2. In A Word Or 2 (Paisley Park Mix) (3:36)
B. The Power (Junior Heavy Dub Mix)

Credits

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.


Charts


Chart, Country Entry Date Peak Position Weeks In Chart
Gallup Singles Chart, UK 12 Jun. 1993 33 3


Releases

Variants, special editions and re-releases

  • See tracklistings above.


Trivia

  • None.


References


Born2breed single.jpg 1993
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D.
All Singles All Related Artists Singles 1993
Fantasia Erotica
Fantasiaerotica single.jpg