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|single name            = U Make My Sun Shine
 
|single name            = U Make My Sun Shine
 
|single image          = [[Image:Umakemysunshine single.jpg]]
 
|single image          = [[Image:Umakemysunshine single.jpg]]
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|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 21|21 December, 2000]] - download<br>[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_10|10 April, 2001]] - retail CD release
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|date                  = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 21|21 December 2000]] - download<br>
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[[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_10|10 April 2001]] - retail CD release
 
|album                  = None (although later associated with [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]])
 
|album                  = None (although later associated with [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]])
 
|label                  = [[NPG Records]]
 
|label                  = [[NPG Records]]
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|tracks                = [[U Make My Sun Shine]] (5:52)<br>[[When Will We B Paid?]] (4:06)
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|tracks                = [[U Make My Sun Shine]] (5:52)<br>
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[[When Will We B Paid?]] (4:06)
 
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|introduction          = <b>U&nbsp;Make&nbsp;My Sun Shine</b> is a single released initially as a free download single through [[NPGOnlineLtd.com]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 21|21 December, 2000]], credited to [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angie_Stone Angie Stone], and containing full artwork and instructions for burning the single to CD (the tracks and artwork were reached by navigating through a complicated puzzle).  
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|introduction          = <b>U&nbsp;Make&nbsp;My Sun Shine</b> is a single released initially as a free download single through [[NPGOnlineLtd.com]] on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/December 21|21 December 2000]], credited to [[Prince]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angie_Stone Angie Stone], and containing full artwork and instructions for burning the single to CD (the tracks and artwork were reached by navigating through a complicated puzzle).  
  
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A CD version was released through retail stores four and a half months later, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_10|10 April, 2001]]. Licensing to create the CD single was given freely, and a CD single was sold featuring clips of tracks by unrelated artists Track Squad without [[Prince]]'s explicit consent.
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A CD version was released through retail stores four and a half months later, on [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April_10|10 April 2001]]. Licensing to create the CD single was given freely, and a CD single was sold featuring clips of tracks by unrelated artists Track Squad without [[Prince]]’s explicit consent.
  
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The single's title track later appeared on [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]], but the single was planned to be released soon before the album [[Album: High|High]], which was later aborted. The album was not mentioned on the single's artwork, however.
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The single’s title track later appeared on [[Album: The Chocolate Invasion|The Chocolate Invasion]], but the single was planned to be released soon before the album [[Album: High|High]], which was later aborted. The album was not mentioned on the single’s artwork, however.
  
 
The single is the first single by [[Prince]] to contain a co-credit (other than [[Prince and the Revolution]] or [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]; singles featuring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] were credited only to [[Prince]]).
 
The single is the first single by [[Prince]] to contain a co-credit (other than [[Prince and the Revolution]] or [[Prince and the New Power Generation]]; singles featuring [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheena_Easton Sheena Easton] were credited only to [[Prince]]).
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|7 inches                = This single wasn't released on 7" or 12" format.
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|format4                = Cassette
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|12 inches              = This single wasn't released on cassette format.
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|12 inches              = This single wasn’t released in cassette format.
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|other                  = This single wasn't released on any other format.
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| Peak Position  = 71<sup>'''R'''</sup>
 
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| Date            = 16 Jun. 2001
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| Chart (Country) = '''USA''': Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
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| Weeks in chart  = 2
 
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|trivia                  = This is the only single release by [[Prince]] to feature a cover version of another artist's song as a b-side.
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|trivia                  = This is the only single release by [[Prince]] to feature a cover version of another artist’s song as a b-side.
 
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|references              = [[Book:_The_Vault|'''The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince''']] ''by Per Nilsen & JooZt Mattheij, with the UPTOWN Staff'' (Uptown: 2004) ISBN 91-631-5482-X
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|references              = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]]''
 
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|categories              = [[Category: 2000]][[Category:Singles (Prince)]][[Category:NPG Records releases]]
 
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Latest revision as of 09:35, 20 August 2021

Manowar single.jpg 2000: Man‘O’War ◄ All Singles All Related Artists Singles ► 2001: Supercute Supercute single.jpg
U Make My Sun Shine
Umakemysunshine single.jpg

Single details

Released: 21 December 2000 - download

10 April 2001 - retail CD release

Related album: None (although later associated with The Chocolate Invasion)
Label(s): NPG Records
Non-Album track(s):

U Make My Sun Shine (5:52)
When Will We B Paid? (4:06)

Charts, Certifications & Awards

Charts
America
Country: Chart Entry Date Peak Position Weeks in Chart
USA: Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales 5 May 2001 59 3
USA: Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales 28 Apr. 2001 51 1
USA: Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales 12 May 2001 26R 10
USA: Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales 2 Jun. 2001 71R 1
USA: Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales 16 Jun. 2001 71R 1
USA: Billboard Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 16 Jun. 2001 8 2
Certifications
This single has not received any certifications in the USA
Awards
This single has not received any awards in the USA

See also

U Make My Sun Shine
(music video) 		 
Umakemysunshine-tb-vid.png

U Make My Sun Shine is a single released initially as a free download single through NPGOnlineLtd.com on 21 December 2000, credited to Prince and Angie Stone, and containing full artwork and instructions for burning the single to CD (the tracks and artwork were reached by navigating through a complicated puzzle).

A CD version was released through retail stores four and a half months later, on 10 April 2001. Licensing to create the CD single was given freely, and a CD single was sold featuring clips of tracks by unrelated artists Track Squad without Prince’s explicit consent.

The single’s title track later appeared on The Chocolate Invasion, but the single was planned to be released soon before the album High, which was later aborted. The album was not mentioned on the single’s artwork, however.

The single is the first single by Prince to contain a co-credit (other than Prince and the Revolution or Prince and the New Power Generation; singles featuring Sheena Easton were credited only to Prince).

The single reached number 59 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart, and number 26 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales Chart (it did not enter airplay charts).


Track listing
Digital CD

1. U Make My Sun Shine (5:52)
2. When Will We B Paid? (4:06)

References:
NPGOnlineLTD.com: No cat. number

1. U Make My Sun Shine (5:52)
2. When Will We B Paid? (4:06)

References:
US: 23VA1 7135 UMAKE
1. U Make My Sun Shine (5:52)
2. When Will We B Paid? (4:06)
3. Throw Dat Leg Up (clip) - Track Squad
4. Sweet Punanny (clip) - Track Squad

References:
US: WS-00102

  • See individual tracks and related albums for credits.

Other Formats
Vinyl Cassette

This single wasn’t released in 7" or 12" format.

This single wasn’t released in cassette format.

This single wasn’t released in any other format.


Releases
7", 12", CD, Cassettes and Other versions
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
USA 5"CD 23VA1 7135 UMAKE center center center center

Variants, Special Editions and Reissues
Country Format Cat. Number Comments Front Back Label 1 Label 2
None
 

 

 
Additional Information
Promotion (at time of release) Triva
  • This is the only single release by Prince to feature a cover version of another artist’s song as a b-side.
References
Manowar single.jpg 2000
Man‘O’War 		All Singles All Related Artists Singles 2001
Supercute 		Supercute single.jpg
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