Perfect Gentleman (Wyclef Jean song)

"Perfect Gentleman"
Single by Wyclef Jean
from the album The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book
Released	July 9, 2001
Format	CD Single
Recorded	2000
Genre	Hip hop,[1] Miami bass
Length	4:09
Label	Columbia
Writer(s)	Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, Wyclef Jean, Hope Harris & Harry Tait
Producer(s)	Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean singles chronology
"911" (2000) "Perfect Gentleman" (2001) "Wish You Were Here" (2001)

"Perfect Gentleman" is the third single released from American recording artist Wyclef Jean's second studio album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book. It features a guest verse by rapper and co-writer Hope Harris.^[2] In the United States, the song reached number one hundred and eight on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop, and failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Internationally, "Perfect Gentleman" peaked at number four in the United Kingdom, where the single was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry.^[3][4]

The song cites Chris Rock's spoken-word piece "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)".

Cover versions

"Perfect Gentleman" was covered by the reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid on their 2003 LP Everything You Need. Harry Tait also covered this on his acoustic album named 'All The Things I Love and More' which debuted at number 99 in the UK Album Chart.

Music video

The music video was shot in Washington D.C and features a scene outside The White House. The video shows Jean in a large ballroom, performing the song to the crowd. It later features Jean as a college dean, outlining his plans for being the Perfect Gentleman. One of the songs writers, Harry Tait, makes a guest appearance in the video.

Chart positions and certifications

Weekly charts

Year	Chart	Peak position
2001	Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[5]	13
	Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[6]	7
	Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[7]	2
	Denmark (Tracklisten)[8]	8
	Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[9]	6
	Germany (Official German Charts)[10]	7
	Ireland (IRMA)[11]	7
	Netherlands (Single Top 100)[12]	33
	Norway (VG-lista)[13]	7
	New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14]	34
	Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[15]	4
	Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[16]	17
	UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[17]	4
	US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[18]	8
	US Rhythmic (Billboard)[19]	21
2013	UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[20]	18
	UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[17]	70

Year-end charts

Chart (2001)	Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[21]	75
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[22]	32
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[23]	26

Track listing

UK CD Single (671052 2)

1. "Perfect Gentleman" (LP version) – 4:09
2. "Perfect Gentleman" (Vinyl remix) (feat. Xzibit and King Yellowman) – 4:38
3. "Perfect Gentleman" (Kelly G House mix) – 8:25
4. "Perfect Gentleman" (CD-ROM video) – 4:15

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