Monie Love (February 11, 1993) Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. - Single US
Monie Love’s Prince-powered hip-hop empowerment anthem — the second single from In a Word or 2.
RELEASE DETAILS
Artist: Monie Love
Label: Warner Bros. / Giant Records Date: February 11, 1993 (USA) Catalogue: 9 40641-2 (CD), 0-40641 (12"), 9 18691-4 (Cassette)
Format: 12" Single, CD Single, Cassette Single, Promo
Country: United States
THE STORY
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. was the second single from Monie Love’s album In a Word or 2. Co-written, produced, and largely performed by Prince, the track blends hip-hop swagger with Prince’s signature funk production. Multiple remixes were created, showcasing the song’s dancefloor potential.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This release highlights Prince’s early 1990s involvement in hip-hop. The single performed strongly on the Dance charts, reaching No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance Music – Club Play chart. It became one of Monie Love’s biggest hits in the UK, peaking at No. 18.
TRACK LIST
12" Single (0-40641)
A1. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Hip Hop Mix) — 4:13 A2. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Born 2 Funk 12" Mix) — 5:57
A3. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Funkstrumental) — 5:55
B1. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Silky Jazz Mix) — 7:53
B2. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Jazzstrumental) — 3:00 B3. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (The Freedom Mix) — 3:57
CD Single (9 40641-2)
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Radio Mix) — 4:07
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Paisley Park Version) — 3:53
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Hip Hop Mix) — 4:13
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Silky Jazz Mix) — 7:53
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Born 2 Funk 12" Mix) — 5:57
Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (The Freedom Mix) — 3:57
Cassette Single (9 18691-4)
A. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Radio Mix) — 4:07 B. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Paisley Park Version) — 3:51
12" Promo (PRO-A-5801)
A1. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Paisley Park Version) — 3:53
A2. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Radio Mix) — 4:07 A3. Born 2 B.R.E.E.D. (Hip Hop Mix) — 4:12
All Variants
12" Single (0-40641)
CD Single (9 40641-2)
Cassette Single (9 18691-4)
12" Promo (PRO-A-5801)
CHART PERFORMANCE
US Billboard Hot Dance Music – Club Play: No. 1
US Billboard Hot 100: No. 89 US Billboard R&B Chart: No. 56 UK Singles Chart: No. 18
PERSONNEL
Monie Love – vocals
Prince – writer, producer, instruments, backing vocals
PACKAGING HIGHLIGHTS
Vibrant pink and yellow swirl design
Playful cover image of Monie Love
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS Front cover features Monie Love in an orange outfit against a swirling pink and yellow background with bold yellow title text.
RELATED MATERIAL
Monie Love – In a Word or 2 (Album, 1993)
Prince – Various hip-hop productions from 1992–1993
SOURCES
Prince Vault,
Discogs,
Wikipedia
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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