Apollonia 6 (album)

Apollonia 6 (album)

Apollonia 6 is the only studio album released by R&B vocal trio and Prince-protégés Apollonia 6.

The album was initially to be the second release by the Prince-formed group Vanity 6, but when lead singer Vanity departed Prince's camp, the musician hired Patricia Kotero and named her "Apollonia", thus changing the group's name and album.

Apollonia 6, the album, primarily features the vocals of Kotero, with backing vocals by Wendy & Lisa and Jill Jones (although billed members were Susan Moonsie and Brenda Bennett). The album spawned only one hit, "Sex Shooter", which was performed by the group in the film Purple Rain.

As was the case with the Vanity 6 album, the album is perhaps most notable for the songs that were not a part of the album. These included the Prince-penned songs "Manic Monday" (later recorded by The Bangles), and two songs originally intended for Vanity 6 (the group and the album): "17 Days" (later used by Prince as the B-side to "When Doves Cry"), and "The Glamorous Life" (recorded by Sheila E. in 1984).

Although the album was released primarily on vinyl and audio cassette (Warner Bros. 9 25108), a CD version of the album was released in Japan (W.B. WPCP-3701). The CD has become a highly sought-after collectible.

Apollonia 6 had a fair chart run, but is considered by some to be a viable part of the Minneapolis sound.