Perfect (Exceeder)

"Perfect (Exceeder)" is a collaboration between Dutch musician Mason and American rapper Princess Superstar. The track is a mashup of Mason's 2006 instrumental dance track "Exceeder" and Princess Superstar's 2005 single "Perfect". It was used in television commercials for the film Brüno as well as being featured in the game Wipeout HD.

"Perfect (Exceeder)"
Original 12-inch vinyl cover
Single by Mason vs. Princess Superstar
Released22 January 2007
Format
Recorded
  • 2005 (vocals)
  • 2006 (instrumental)
Genre
Length2:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
Mason singles chronology
"Exceeder"
(2006)		 "Perfect (Exceeder)"
(2007)
Princess Superstar singles chronology
"My Machine"
(2005)		 "Perfect (Exceeder)"
(2007)		 "Licky"
(2008)

Music video

The music video was directed by Marcus Adams. It stars Lauren Ridealgh, Casey Batchelor and Lisa Shepley as gymnasts who mime to the lyrics performed by Princess Superstar. Valentina Bodorova appears as a genuine rhythmic gymnast acting as body double.[1]

Critical reception

At the 23rd Annual International Dance Music Awards, "Perfect (Exceeder)" was nominated in the category "Best Breaks/Electro Track," but lost to "Love Is Gone" by David Guetta.[2]

Chart performance

The track became a big hit in the club scene in late 2006, especially across Europe and Brazil. The track was officially released via Data Records on 22 January 2007 in the UK. The track entered the chart at #11 one week before the physical release, based on downloads. Upon the week of its physical release, the track moved up eight spots to #3. In the Netherlands, the song entered the Dutch Top 40 at #54 (eventually peaking at #11) and was the DanceSmash of the week.

Track listing

UK CD1

  1. "Perfect (Exceeder)" (Radio Edit)
  2. "Perfect (Exceeder)" (Vocal Club Mix)

UK CD2

  1. "Perfect (Exceeder)" (Radio Edit)
  2. "Perfect (Exceeder)" (Vocal Club Mix)
  3. "Exceeder" (Instrumental Club Mix)
  4. "Exceeder" (Martijn ten Velden Instrumental Remix)
  5. "Perfect (Exceeder)" (Tomcraft Remix)
  6. "The Fanfare" (Hidden Track)

UK 12" Vinyl

  1. "Perfect (Exceeder)" (Vocal Club Mix)
  2. "Exceeder" (Instrumental Club Mix)
  3. "Perfect (Exceeder)" (Outwork Remix)

Charts and certifications

References
  1. Behind The Scenes of Mason Vs. Princess Superstar - Perfect, retrieved 2019-10-20
  2. "The Top 10 Trance DJs".
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  6. "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in French). Ultratop Dance.
  7. "Mason vs. Princess Superstar: Perfect Exceeder" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
  8. "Offiziellecharts.de – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder". GfK Entertainment Charts.
  9. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Perfect (Exceeder)". Irish Singles Chart.
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  11. "Dutchcharts.nl – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  13. "Spanishcharts.com – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" Canciones Top 50.
  14. "Swedishcharts.com – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder". Singles Top 100.
  15. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  16. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  17. "CIS Year-End Radio Hits (2007)". Tophit. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  18. "Jaaroverzichten - Single 2007" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  19. "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 - 2007". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  20. "British single certifications – Mason – Exceeder". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 July 2018. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Type Exceeder in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
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