U Make My Sun Shine

"U Make My Sun Shine" is a song by Prince, released on April 10, 2001.^[4] The ballad is a duet with guest vocalist Angie Stone, and along with the B-side was reportedly one of the tracks from Prince's canceled High album.

B-side"When Will We B Paid?"

ReleasedApril 10, 2001

RecordedJune 2000^[1]

StudioPaisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota, US

Quick facts from the album The Chocolate Invasion, B-side ...

"U Make My Sun Shine"
Single by Prince and Angie Stone
from the album The Chocolate Invasion
B-side	"When Will We B Paid?"
Released	April 10, 2001
Recorded	June 2000[1]
Studio	Paisley Park, Chanhassen, Minnesota, US
Genre	Southern soul[2] gospel[2] R&B[3]
Length	5:52 (single/original version) 7:05 (full length version)
Label	NPG
Songwriter	Prince
Producer	Prince
Prince singles chronology
"The Greatest Romance Ever Sold" (1999) "U Make My Sun Shine" (2001) "Supercute" (2001)
Angie Stone singles chronology
"Everyday" (2000) "U Make My Sun Shine" (2001) "Brotha" (2001)

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"When Will We B Paid?" is a cover version of the 1969 song by the Staple Singers, originally titled "When Will We Be Paid". While the Staple Singers' version is somewhat upbeat musically, Prince's take is a sparse number with lyrics delivered with sadness and anger. The music is almost dirge-like, but features a searing guitar solo to further emphasize the anger.^{[citation needed]} The song concerns the mistreatment and lack of appreciation for black people in the United States. Prince performed the song during his 2001 Hit n Run Tour, segueing it from "Purple Rain".^{[citation needed]}