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|Current video name    = Sexy M.F.
|Current video name    = Sexy M.F.
|Video Image            = SexyMf-vid5in1.png
|Video Image            = SexyMf-vid5in1.png
|Date                  = April 1992
|Date                  = June 1992
|producer(s)            = Robert Borm
|producer(s)            = Robert Borm
|Director              = [[Sotera Tschetter]]
|Director              = [[Sotera Tschetter]]
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It was shot at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in late March 1992, before leaving on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]].
It was shot at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in late March 1992, before leaving on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]].
Like the [[Video: Cream|Cream]], the video contains a long introduction with [[Prince]] and The [[Game Boyz]] crashing [[The NPG]]’s weekly card game in typical "gangster glam" fashion. [[Prince]] spots three women (actress [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Byer Troy Beyer], [[Robin Power]] and model Tracy Hudson) and 'orders' them to join him (pointing them with his 'Gun Mic' that became a regular props on future tours). After the [[The NPG]] showed their displeasure and the performance of the song, the girls end up following [[Prince]] and The [[Game Boyz]]. An edited version of the video exists which includes the "censored" version of the song (the curse words are replaced with [[Prince]]’s yelp).  
Like the [[Video: Cream|Cream]], the video contains a long introduction with [[Prince]] and The [[Game Boyz]] crashing [[The NPG]]’s weekly card game in typical "gangster glam" fashion. [[Prince]] spots three women (actress [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Byer Troy Beyer], [[Robin Power]] and model Tracy Hudson) and 'orders' them to join him (pointing them with his 'Gun Mic' that became a regular prop on future tours). After the [[The NPG]] showed their displeasure and the performance of the song, the girls end up following [[Prince]] and The [[Game Boyz]]. An edited version of the video exists which includes the "censored" version of the song (the curse words are replaced with [[Prince]]’s yelp).  


During the video, [[Damon Dickson]] is seen reading the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_(magazine) Billboard magazine] (the [https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-02-29.pdf February 29, 1992 issue]) with a prominent advertisement for the upcoming [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chic_(band) Chic] album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chic-ism Chic-ism] on the last page. Visual mentions to other artists were rare in [[Prince]]’s videos until then, much to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_Rodgers Nile Rodgers]’ delight : ''"watch the '''Sexy M.F.''' video : one of his dancers has a Chic album in his hands. It’s the best promotion we’ve ever had. At the time, we were persona non grata."''
During the video, [[Damon Dickson]] is seen reading the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_(magazine) Billboard magazine] (the [https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/90s/1992/Billboard-1992-02-29.pdf February 29, 1992 issue]) with a prominent advertisement for the upcoming [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chic_(band) Chic] album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chic-ism Chic-ism] on the last page. Visual mentions of other artists were rare in [[Prince]]’s videos until then, much to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nile_Rodgers Nile Rodgers]’ delight: ''"watch the '''Sexy M.F.''' video : one of his dancers has a Chic album in his hands. It’s the best promotion we’ve ever had. At the time, we were persona non grata."''


Of note, [[Robin Power]] and [[Lori Elle (Werner)|Diamond]] and make their last appearence in a [[Prince]] video. [[Robia LaMorte|Pearl]] is featured in the video for [[Video: The Continental|The Continental]] released later that year.
Of note, [[Robin Power]] and [[Lori Elle (Werner)|Diamond]] and make their last appearence in a [[Prince]] video. [[Robia LaMorte|Pearl]] is featured in the video for [[Video: The Continental|The Continental]] released later that year.
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* [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] Home video
* [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] Home video
|Quotations & trivia    = The instrumental music at the beginning of the video is lifted from [[Carmen Electra]]’s [[Just A Little Lovin’]].
|Quotations & trivia    = The instrumental music at the beginning of the video is lifted from [[Carmen Electra]]’s [[Just A Little Lovin’]].
* Sotera Tschetter has directed the following videos for [[Prince]]: [[Video: Willing And Able|Willing And Able]], [[Video: Sexy M.F.|Sexy M.F.]], [[Video: 7|7]], [[Video: The Continental|The Continental]], [[Video: Sweet Baby|Sweet Baby]] and a version of [[Video: Money Don’t Matter 2 Night|Money Don’t Matter 2 Night]].
* [[Sotera Tschetter]] has directed the following videos for [[Prince]]: [[Video: Willing And Able|Willing And Able]], [[Video: Sexy M.F.|Sexy M.F.]], [[Video: 7|7]], [[Video: The Continental|The Continental]], [[Video: Sweet Baby|Sweet Baby]] and a version of [[Video: Money Don’t Matter 2 Night|Money Don’t Matter 2 Night]].
* Footage of '''Sexy M.F.''' was later included in the [[Video: 2 Whom It May Concern|2 Whom It May Concern]], [[Video: Pink Cashmere|Pink Cashmere]], [[Video: Purple Medley|Purple Medley]] and [[Video: Strollin’|Strollin’ (second version)]] videos.
* Footage of '''Sexy M.F.''' was later included in the [[Video: 2 Whom It May Concern|2 Whom It May Concern]], [[Video: Pink Cashmere|Pink Cashmere]], [[Video: Purple Medley|Purple Medley]] and [[Video: Strollin’|Strollin’ (second version)]] videos.
* Early in the video, when insults are traded between the card players (The NPG) and The Game Boyz, reference is made to 'Prince's momma' and one of the card players shows a fan bearing the image of a woman. The image is of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther_Anderson_(Sanford_and_Son) Aunt Esther Anderson], played by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LaWanda_Page LaWanda Page] from the popular 1970's US television sitcom [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanford_and_Son Sanford and Son] produced by NBC.  A similar monochrome photograph of Aunt Esther also appeared in the [[Video: Gangster Glam|Gangster Glam]] video.
<!-------REFERENCES ------->
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|References              = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''
|References              = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] ''

Latest revision as of 20:12, 16 July 2024

1992: Strollin’ ◄ Music Videos
(Prince) 		Music Videos
(Related Artists) 		► 1992: 2 Whom It May Concern
Sexy M.F.
Sexy M.F. music video selected snapshots

Music Video details

First aired: June 1992
Producer(s): Robert Borm
Director: Sotera Tschetter
Related home video/DVD: Sexy M.F. home video

3 Chains O’ Gold home video

First (Commercially) Released: 16 June 1992

Awards

Date Institution, Country Award
This music video has not received any awards in the USA

Sexy M.F. is a Prince and the New Power Generation video released for broadcast and to promote the single.

It was shot at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in late March 1992, before leaving on the Diamonds And Pearls Tour. Like the Cream, the video contains a long introduction with Prince and The Game Boyz crashing The NPG’s weekly card game in typical "gangster glam" fashion. Prince spots three women (actress Troy Beyer, Robin Power and model Tracy Hudson) and 'orders' them to join him (pointing them with his 'Gun Mic' that became a regular prop on future tours). After the The NPG showed their displeasure and the performance of the song, the girls end up following Prince and The Game Boyz. An edited version of the video exists which includes the "censored" version of the song (the curse words are replaced with Prince’s yelp).

During the video, Damon Dickson is seen reading the Billboard magazine (the February 29, 1992 issue) with a prominent advertisement for the upcoming Chic album Chic-ism on the last page. Visual mentions of other artists were rare in Prince’s videos until then, much to Nile Rodgers’ delight: "watch the Sexy M.F. video : one of his dancers has a Chic album in his hands. It’s the best promotion we’ve ever had. At the time, we were persona non grata."

Of note, Robin Power and Diamond and make their last appearence in a Prince video. Pearl is featured in the video for The Continental released later that year.

The video was included on the Sexy M.F. home video and incorporated into the storyline of the 3 Chains O’ Gold home video.


Shooting Information
Shooting Sessions
Date Location Additional info
20 March 1992 - 22 March 1992 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA
Cast
Crew
  • Robert Borm - producer (Point Of View Films)
  • Sotera Tschetter - director
  • Scott McCullough - cinematography
  • Bill Pecchi - cinematography
  • Steve Purcell - film editor
  • More information needed

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Sexy M.F. 8:51 Sexy M.F. (1992)

Prince streaming video platforms (2017)
Released for sale as separate track on iTunes (2017)

With opening and end credits as feature film
Sexy M.F. 4:37 3 Chains O’ Gold (1994) Without opening and end credits
Broadcasts/streaming (only)
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Sexy M.F. 6:58 promo only
Sexy M.F. 5:52 promo only censored MTV version


 
Additional Information
See Also Quotation & triva

References
◄ 1992
Strollin’ 		Music Videos (Prince) Music Videos (Related Artists) 1992
2 Whom It May Concern 		►
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