Released July 9, 2001 Recorded 2000 Length 4:09 | Format CD Single Genre Hip hop, Miami bass Label Columbia | |
"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. 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.
Contents
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.
Track listing
- "Perfect Gentleman" (LP version) – 4:09
- "Perfect Gentleman" (Vinyl remix) (feat. Xzibit and King Yellowman) – 4:38
- "Perfect Gentleman" (Kelly G House mix) – 8:25
- "Perfect Gentleman" (CD-ROM video) – 4:15