Sex Cymbal (song)
# Sex Cymbal (song)

"Sex Cymbal" is the lead single released from Sheila E.'s album of the same name. The song is a mid-tempo hip-hop/house number and features a rap verse from Sheila E. herself.

"Sex Cymbal" peaked at No. 32 on the U.S. R&B singles chart. It was the highest-charting single from the album. The B-side is the instrumental "Bass Base".

## Music video

The music video showcased Sheila E. and her dancers wearing various outfits, primary color backdrops, fashion and vogue posing and dancing.

## Charts

| Peak position | Chart (1991) |
| - | - |
| 88 | Australia (ARIA Charts) |
| 32 | U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles |
| 30 | U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales |

## Formats and track listings

### U.S. promo maxi CD single

* "Sex Cymbal" (radio remix) – 3:40
* "Sex Cymbal" (12" extended remix) – 6:35
* "Sex Cymbal" (radio edit) – 3:27
* "Sex Cymbal" (album version) – 4:28

### U.S. 12", U.S. maxi CD single

* "Sex Cymbal" (12" mix) – 5:12
* "Sex Cymbal" (Jungle Groove Mix) – 2:40
* "Sex Cymbal" (4 on the Floor Mix) – 5:19
* "Bass Base" – 4:37
