Yo Mister
"Yo Mister" is a song written by Prince for Patti LaBelle. She recorded the song for her 1989 album, Be Yourself, and the song was released as a single. It became a top ten R&B hit.
| "Yo Mister" | ||||
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| Single by Patti LaBelle | ||||
| from the album Be Yourself | ||||
| B-side | "I Can Fly" | |||
| Released | July 1989 | |||
| Format | CD single, cassette single, 7" vinyl | |||
| Recorded | 11 November 1986 Sunset Sound (Hollywood, CA) 21 May 1988 Paisley Park Studios (Chanhassen, MN) | |||
| Genre | New jack swing[1] | |||
| Length | 5:12 (album version) 4:07 (single mix) | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Prince | |||
| Producer(s) | Prince | |||
| Patti LaBelle singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Yo Mister" on YouTube | ||||
The song is one of LaBelle's biggest R&B hits to date, peaking at number six on the Billboard R&B chart.[2] The song failed to hit the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was written by Prince[2] and also features Prince on various instruments and background vocals. The single mix and corresponding video version was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.
Personnel
- Patti LaBelle - vocals
- Arranged, produced and played by Prince
- Recorded, mixed and remixed by Timmy Regisford
Chart positions
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs[2] | 6 |
References
- "15 Great Prince Songs That Were Hits for Other Artists". Rolling Stone. April 21, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2016.
- "Yo Mister - Patti LaBelle". Billboard.
External links
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