Yo Mister
| "Yo Mister" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "I Can Fly" |
"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.
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.
- ^ a b c "Yo Mister - Patti LaBelle". Billboard.