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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 = | + | |Date = June 1992 |
|producer(s) = Robert Borm | |producer(s) = Robert Borm | ||
− | |Director = [ | + | |Director = [[Sotera Tschetter]] |
|Related = [[Home_Video:_Sexy_MF|Sexy M.F.]] home video<br> | |Related = [[Home_Video:_Sexy_MF|Sexy M.F.]] home video<br> | ||
[[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] home video | [[Home Video: 3 Chains O’ Gold|3 Chains O’ Gold]] home video | ||
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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 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 | + | 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."'' |
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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* [[Brian Gallagher]] | * [[Brian Gallagher]] | ||
* [[William 'Diamond J.' Graves]] (as Dj Dmd) | * [[William 'Diamond J.' Graves]] (as Dj Dmd) | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_Byer Troy Beyer] |
* [[Robin Power]] | * [[Robin Power]] | ||
* [[Tracy Hudson]] | * [[Tracy Hudson]] | ||
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* ± 30 uncredited extras | * ± 30 uncredited extras | ||
|crew = * Robert Borm - producer (Point Of View Films) | |crew = * Robert Borm - producer (Point Of View Films) | ||
− | * [ | + | * [[Sotera Tschetter]] - director |
* [[Scott McCullough]] - cinematography | * [[Scott McCullough]] - cinematography | ||
* Bill Pecchi - cinematography | * Bill Pecchi - cinematography | ||
− | * Steve Purcell - film | + | * Steve Purcell - film editor |
* ''More information needed'' | * ''More information needed'' | ||
|released versions = | |released versions = | ||
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|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. | ||
<!-------REFERENCES -------> | <!-------REFERENCES -------> | ||
|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)]] '' |
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