Yo Mister
| "Yo Mister" | ||||
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| Single by Patti LaBelle | ||||
| from the album Be Yourself | ||||
| Released | July 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 11 November 1986 Sunset Sound (Hollywood, CA) 21 May 1988 Paisley Park Studios (Chanhassen, MN) | |||
| Genre | New jack swing[1] | |||
| Length | 5:12 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Prince | |||
| Producer(s) | Prince | |||
| Patti LaBelle singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Yo Mister" on YouTube | ||||
"Yo Mister" is a song by American singer Patti LaBelle. It was written and produced by Prince for her 1989 album, Be Yourself. The singer features on various instruments and background vocals on the song which was released as a single in July 1989. It became a top ten hit on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs when it peaked at number six, becoming one of LaBelle's biggest R&B hits.[2] "Yo Mister"'s single mix and corresponding video version was mixed by Chris Lord-Alge.
Credits and personnel[]
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Be Yourself.[3]
- Patti LaBelle – vocals
- Arranged, produced and played by Prince
- Recorded, mixed and remixed by Timmy Regisford
Charts[]
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 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.
- ^ Be Yourself (Media notes). Patti LaBelle. MCA Records. 1989.CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
- ^ "Patti LaBelle Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1989 singles
- 1989 songs
- Patti LaBelle songs
- MCA Records singles
- New jack swing songs
- Song recordings produced by Prince (musician)
- Songs written by Prince (musician)