"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.
The B-side is the instrumental "Bass Base".
The music video showcased Sheila E. and her dancers wearing various outfits, primary color backdrops, fashion and vogue posing and dancing.