Sexuality (Prince song)
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German 7" single
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| Single by Prince from the album Controversy |
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| B-side | "Controversy" (DEU, Japan) "I Wanna Be Your Lover" (AUS) |
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| Released | 1982 | ||||
| Format | 7" single 12" single |
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| Recorded | Uptown, Sunset Sound, Hollywood Sound, 1981 | ||||
| Genre | Pop, Funk, New Wave | ||||
| Length | 4:20 | ||||
| Label | Warner Bros. Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Prince | ||||
| Producer | Prince | ||||
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| Prince (German) singles chronology | |||||
| "Let's Work" (1982) |
"Sexuality" (1982) |
"1999" (1982) |
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"Sexuality" is the second track on Prince's 1981 album, Controversy. The song was also released as a single in Germany, Japan and Australia.
"Sexuality" is a fast-paced New Wave track, built around a synth bass line and drum machines. Much like "Controversy", a funky rhythm guitar is used throughout the song with brief stabs of rock thrown in. Similar to the song "Uptown", Prince describes a society free from prejudice as a "New Breed". The political number also takes jabs at tourists and the sensationalism of television.
The B-side of the single was "Controversy" in Germany and Japan, while Australia paired it with "I Wanna Be Your Lover", from 1979's Prince.
[edit] Trivia
- Prince reused the "Sexuality" line "reproduction of a new breed/Stand up, organize" on the title track for his 2001 album, The Rainbow Children.
[edit] External links
- "Sexuality" lyrics
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