Sex Shooter

"Sex Shooter"
Single by Apollonia 6
from the album Apollonia 6
A-side	"Sex Shooter"
B-side	"In a Spanish Villa"
Released	April 30, 1984
Recorded	December 31, 1983 – March 31, 1984
Genre	Pop, funk, soul, contemporary R&B, disco, new wave, Minneapolis sound
Length	3:39
Label	Warner Bros.
Writer(s)	Prince (uncredited)
Producer(s)	Prince (as The Starr ★ Company)
Apollonia 6 singles chronology
"Sex Shooter" (1984) "Blue Limousine" (1984)

"Sex Shooter" is a song written by Prince for his protégés, girl group Apollonia 6.^[1] It appeared on the band's only album, Apollonia 6 and was released as a single in 1984.^[2] The song was performed by Apollonia 6 in the film Purple Rain. It was nominated by the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Song.

Charts

Cover versions

• Firefox AK released a more electropop version in 2007.
• T.H.E.M. Thee Human Ego Maniacs released an electroclash cover version as a single in 2003 off their album Bang. It was a club hit.
• Cahill featuring Nikki Belle released an electro house version of "Sex Shooter" in January 2009.^[3]
• Shannon also released a cover version of the song.
• American pop/dance singer Erika Jayne has also recorded a version of the song for her dèbut album Pretty Mess.
• Indie band Of Montreal has performed a cover of the song during multiple live performances. One of which frontman Kevin Barnes performed the song as a duet with Kid Sister.

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