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− | + | {{musicvideo| | |
+ | <!------ ALBUM TABLE --------> | ||
+ | |Current video name = Sexy M.F. | ||
+ | |Video Image = SexyMf-vid5in1.png | ||
+ | |Date = June 1992 | ||
+ | |producer(s) = Robert Borm | ||
+ | |Director = [[Sotera Tschetter]] | ||
+ | |Related = [[Home_Video:_Sexy_MF|Sexy M.F.]] home video<br> | ||
+ | [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] home video | ||
+ | |ReleaseDate = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/June_16|16 June 1992]] | ||
+ | <!------ VIDEO CHRONOLOGY --------> | ||
+ | |Previous year = 1992 | ||
+ | |Next year = 1992 | ||
+ | |Previous video link = [[Video: Strollin’|Strollin’]] | ||
+ | |Next Video link = [[Video: 2 Whom It May Concern|2 Whom It May Concern]] | ||
+ | <!-------SHOOTING TEXT -------> | ||
+ | |Introduction = '''Sexy M.F.''' is a [[Prince and the New Power Generation]] video released for broadcast and to promote the [[Single: Sexy M.F.|single]]. | ||
− | + | It was shot at [[Paisley Park Studios]] in Chanhassen, Minnesota, in late March 1992, before leaving on the [[Diamonds And Pearls Tour]]. | |
− | three ( | + | 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). |
− | + | 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."'' | |
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− | + | 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. | |
− | | | + | The video was included on the [[Home_Video:_Sexy_MF|Sexy M.F.]] home video and incorporated into the storyline of the [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] home video. |
− | * [[Prince]] | + | |recording info = |
+ | {{RecordingLine| | ||
+ | |date = [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_20|20 March 1992]] - [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/March_22|22 March 1992]] | ||
+ | |studio = [[Paisley Park Studios]], Chanhassen, MN, USA | ||
+ | |additional info = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |cast= * [[Prince]] | ||
* [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] | * [[Levi Seacer, Jr.]] | ||
* [[Michael B.]] | * [[Michael B.]] | ||
* [[Tommy Barbarella]] | * [[Tommy Barbarella]] | ||
* [[Sonny T.]] | * [[Sonny T.]] | ||
− | * [[Tony Mosley|Tony M.]] | + | * [[Tony Mosley|Tony M.]] (with Damon Dickson & Kirk Johnson collectively as "The [[Game Boyz]]") |
− | * [[Kirk Johnson|Kirky J.]] | + | * [[Kirk Johnson|Kirky J.]] (with Tony Mosley & Damon Dickson collectively as "The [[Game Boyz]]") |
− | * [[Damon Dickson]] | + | * [[Damon Dickson]] (with Tony Mosley & Kirk Johnson collectively as "The [[Game Boyz]]") |
* [[Michael Nelson|Mike Nelson]] | * [[Michael Nelson|Mike Nelson]] | ||
* [[Steve Strand]] | * [[Steve Strand]] | ||
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* [[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] | * [[Kathy Jensen|Kathy J.]] | ||
* [[Brian Gallagher]] | * [[Brian Gallagher]] | ||
− | * [[William 'Diamond J.' Graves]] | + | * [[William 'Diamond J.' Graves]] (as Dj Dmd) |
− | * [ | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Byer Troy Beyer] |
* [[Robin Power]] | * [[Robin Power]] | ||
* [[Tracy Hudson]] | * [[Tracy Hudson]] | ||
− | * [[ | + | * [[Lori Elle (Werner)]] |
− | * [[ | + | * [[Robia LaMorte]] |
* [[Kimberly Arland]] – extra talent | * [[Kimberly Arland]] – extra talent | ||
* [[Kimberly Rasheed]] – extra talent | * [[Kimberly Rasheed]] – extra talent | ||
* ± 30 uncredited extras | * ± 30 uncredited extras | ||
− | |crew | + | |crew = * Robert Borm - producer (Point Of View Films) |
− | * Scott McCullough - cinematography | + | * [[Sotera Tschetter]] - director |
− | * Bill Pecchi - cinematography | + | * [[Scott McCullough]] - cinematography |
− | * Steve Purcell - film | + | * Bill Pecchi - cinematography |
− | --> | + | * Steve Purcell - film editor |
+ | * ''More information needed'' | ||
+ | |released versions = | ||
+ | {{SongReleased| | ||
+ | |released versions = | ||
+ | {{Songchart| | ||
+ | |line = | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= <b>Sexy M.F.</b> | ||
+ | |2= 8:51 | ||
+ | |3= [[Home_Video:_Sexy_MF|Sexy M.F.]] (1992)<br> | ||
+ | [[Prince Streaming Video Channels |Prince streaming video platforms]] (2017)<br> | ||
+ | Released for sale as separate track on iTunes (2017) | ||
+ | |4= | ||
+ | |5= With opening and end credits as feature film | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= <b> Sexy M.F.</b> | ||
+ | |2= 4:37 | ||
+ | |3= [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] (1994) | ||
+ | |4= | ||
+ | |5= Without opening and end credits | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |sampled in = | ||
+ | |broadcasts, streaming = | ||
+ | {{SongBroadcast| | ||
+ | |broadcasts, streaming = | ||
+ | {{Songchart| | ||
+ | |line = | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= <b>Sexy M.F.</b> | ||
+ | |2= 6:58 | ||
+ | |3= ''promo only'' | ||
+ | |4= | ||
+ | |5= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= <b>Sexy M.F.</b> | ||
+ | |2= 5:52 | ||
+ | |3= ''promo only'' | ||
+ | |4= | ||
+ | |5= censored MTV version | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <!-- | ||
+ | {{Songline| | ||
+ | |1= <b>Sexy M.F.</b> | ||
+ | |2= 4:33 | ||
+ | |3= ''promo only'' | ||
+ | |4= edit | ||
+ | |5= | ||
+ | }} --> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |unreleased versions = | ||
+ | <!-------AWARDS -----------> | ||
+ | |awards = | ||
+ | {{NoAwards| | ||
+ | | format = music video | ||
+ | | Country = the USA | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <!-------ADDITIONAL INFORMATION --> | ||
+ | |see also = [[Sexy M.F.]] | ||
+ | * [[Single: Sexy M.F.|Sexy M.F.]] (single) | ||
+ | [[File:SexyMF_single.jpg|100px]] | ||
+ | * [[File:SymbolSmallerBlue.png|link=Album: Symbol]] | ||
+ | * [[Home_Video:_Sexy MF|Sexy M.F.]] 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’]]. | ||
+ | * 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. | ||
+ | <!-------REFERENCES -------> | ||
+ | |References = ''[[Book:_The_Vault|The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)]] '' | ||
+ | *Source for the Nile Rodgers quote : [https://www.amazon.fr/Prince-Dictionnaire-Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric-Goaty/dp/2859208402 '''Prince: Le Dictionnaire''' by ''Christophe Geudin and Frédéric Goaty'' , preface by ''Nile Rodgers'' (Le castor astral : 2010) ISBN-13 978-2859208400] | ||
+ | <!-- * <b>Awards</b>: --> | ||
+ | <!-------CATEGORIES -------> | ||
+ | |Categories = [[Category:1993]][[Category: Videos (Prince)]][[Category: Recorded 1992]] | ||
+ | }} |
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