Prince And The New Power Generation (September 29, 1992) – "My Name Is Prince" b/w "Sexy Mutha" Single: US
"My Name Is Prince" was released in the United States on September 29, 1992 as the second single from Love Symbol Album, Prince's fourteenth studio album and the second credited to Prince And The New Power Generation.
Issued two weeks ahead of the album, the single served as a major introduction to the new project and reinforced Prince's reaffirmation of identity during a period of significant artistic and commercial visibility.
Unlike releases issued in many international territories, the American commercial single featured "Sexy Mutha" as its B-side. Outside the United States, "2 Whom It May Concern" was generally used instead. That track functioned as a promotional preview of Love Symbol Album, incorporating excerpts and references to many of the album's songs.
A month after the commercial 7-inch release, an expanded remix campaign followed with the release of a US maxi-single on October 22, 1992 featuring club-oriented remixes of both "My Name Is Prince" and "Sexy M.F."
STYLE & THEMES
"My Name Is Prince" combined funk, rap, dance and rock influences into a bold declaration of self-identity. The recording placed Prince's name and persona at the centre of the song while reflecting the aggressive, contemporary sound that characterised much of Love Symbol Album.
The associated remix campaign further emphasized the dance-floor appeal of the track through extended club-oriented reinterpretations.
TRACK-BY-TRACK NOTES
• My Name Is Prince — Released as the lead US single from Love Symbol Album and became one of the project's signature recordings.
• Sexy Mutha — Exclusive US single B-side version derived from "Sexy M.F.".
• 2 Whom It May Concern — Included on selected extended formats. The track served as a musical preview of the forthcoming album.
• My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) — Club-oriented remix released on the maxi-single.
• My Name Is Prince (House Mix) — Dance remix prepared for club and promotional release.
• My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) — Extended remix variation included on remix formats.
• My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) — Harder-edged remix version.
• Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) — Extended remix prepared for dance and maxi-single release.
RELEASE HISTORY
The commercial US 7-inch single was released on September 29, 1992.
An expanded US maxi-single campaign followed on October 22, 1992 with 12-inch and CD configurations featuring multiple exclusive remixes.
"My Name Is Prince" became a substantial US chart success across several Billboard categories, reaching the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 25 of the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. The remix packages also charted on Billboard's dance listings.
CHARTS & CERTIFICATIONS
AMERICA
Chart | Entry Date | Peak | Weeks |
Billboard Hot 100 | October 10, 1992 | 36 | 11 |
Billboard Hot R&B Singles | October 10, 1992 | 25 | 10 |
Billboard Top 40 Radio Monitor | October 10, 1992 | 37 | 3 |
Billboard Top 40 Airplay (Rhythm-Crossover) | October 10, 1992 | 20 | 3 |
Billboard R&B Radio Monitor | October 10, 1992 | 51 | 3 |
Billboard Top Singles Sales | October 17, 1992 | 22 | 7 |
Billboard R&B Singles Sales | October 17, 1992 | 12 | 7 |
Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play | October 31, 1992 | 9 | 11 |
Billboard Hot Dance Music (Maxi-Single Sales) | October 24, 1992 | 8 | 2 |
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Label | Country | Catalogue | Date | Format |
Prince And The New Power Generation | My Name Is Prince | Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records | USA | 7-18707 | September 29, 1992 | 7" Single |
Prince And The New Power Generation | My Name Is Prince | Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records | USA | 0-40700 | October 22, 1992 | 12" Maxi-Single |
Prince And The New Power Generation | My Name Is Prince | Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records | USA | 9 40700-2 | October 22, 1992 | Maxi-CD |
Prince And The New Power Generation | My Name Is Prince | Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records | USA | PRO-A-5770 | 1992 | 12" Promo |
Prince And The New Power Generation | My Name Is Prince | Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records | USA | PRO-CD-5770 | 1992 | CD Promo |
TRACKLIST TABLE (ALL FORMATS)
Format | Catalogue | Tracklisting |
7" Single | 7-18707 | A. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) B. Sexy Mutha (3:55) |
12" Maxi-Single | 0-40700 | A1. My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) (8:11) A2. My Name Is Prince (House Mix) (7:18) B1. My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) (8:06) B2. My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) (7:55) B3. Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) (7:34) |
Maxi-CD | 9 40700-2 | 1. My Name Is Prince (Original Mix Edit) (8:06) 2. My Name Is Prince (12" Club Mix) (8:11) 3. My Name Is Prince (House Mix) (7:18) 4. My Name Is Prince (Hard Core 12" Mix) (7:55) 5. Sexy M.F. (12" Remix) (7:34) |
12" Promo | PRO-A-5770 | A. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) B. My Name Is Prince (LP Version) (6:38) |
CD Promo | PRO-CD-5770 | 1. My Name Is Prince (Edit) (4:05) 2. My Name Is Prince (Album Version) (6:38) |
CERTIFICATIONS
This single did not receive any certifications.
AWARDS
This single did not receive any awards.
PERSONNEL
Prince And The New Power Generation — Artist
PRODUCTION
Label: Paisley Park Records / Warner Bros. Records
Related Album: Love Symbol Album
NOTES
• US chronicle only.• Commercial 7-inch released September 29, 1992.
• US maxi-single released October 22, 1992.
• US commercial single used "Sexy Mutha" as the B-side.
• International editions generally used "2 Whom It May Concern" instead.
• The single preceded Love Symbol Album by two weeks.
• Reached No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• Reached No. 25 on Billboard Hot R&B Singles.
• Reached No. 9 on Billboard Hot Dance Music - Club Play.
• Reached No. 8 on Billboard Hot Dance Music (Maxi-Single Sales).
SOURCES Prince Vault, Discogs, sleevographia2.
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