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|Introduction          = '''Love Sign''' is a video for the song of the same name, shot in 1994. In line with the song, the video has a strong anti-gun message. It features [[Nona Gaye]] as a hit woman, sent to kill [[Prince]], but [[Prince]] seduces her instead.
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The video was directed by rapper, actor, and filmmaker [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Cube Ice Cube], whose lyrics on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N.W.A N.W.A's] 1988 album [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_Outta_Compton Straight Outta Compton] contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popularity.
 
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Cube Ice Cube] - director (assumed)
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_Cube Ice Cube] - director
 
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Revision as of 14:41, 26 November 2021

1994: Endorphinmachine Music Videos
(Prince)
Music Videos
(Related Artists)
1994: Letitgo
Love Sign

Love Sign music video selected snapshots

Music Video details


First aired: 1994
Producer(s):
Director: Ice Cube
Related home video/DVD:
First (Commercially) Released: -

Awards


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

Love Sign is a video for the song of the same name, shot in 1994. In line with the song, the video has a strong anti-gun message. It features Nona Gaye as a hit woman, sent to kill Prince, but Prince seduces her instead.

The video was directed by rapper, actor, and filmmaker Ice Cube, whose lyrics on N.W.A's 1988 album Straight Outta Compton contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popularity.


Shooting Information
Shooting Sessions
Date Location Additional info
1994 Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA and on location in Minneapolis
Cast
Crew

Versions
Released Versions
Title Length Released Version Additional info
Love Sign 5:36 Prince streaming video platforms (2018)

Released for sale as separate track on iTunes (2018)

before release in 2018 streaming only


 
Additional Information

See Also Quotation & triva


References
1994
Endorphinmachine
Music Videos (Prince) Music Videos (Related Artists) 1994
Letitgo