Perfect (Exceeder)

"Perfect (Exceeder)"
"Perfect (Exceeder)"
	Original 12-inch vinyl cover
Single by Mason vs. Princess Superstar
Released	22 January 2007
Recorded	2005 (vocals); 2006 (instrumental);
Length	2:41
Label	Data; Ministry of Sound;
Songwriter(s)	Coen Berrier; Iason Chronis; Concetta Kirschner; Milo Berger;
Mason singles chronology
Princess Superstar singles chronology

"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.

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 number 11 one week before the physical release, based on downloads. Upon the week of its physical release, the track moved up eight spots to number three. In the Netherlands, the song entered the Dutch Top 40 at number 54 (eventually peaking at number 11) and was the DanceSmash of the week.

Track listings[]

UK CD1

"Perfect (Exceeder)" (Radio Edit)
"Perfect (Exceeder)" (Vocal Club Mix)

UK CD2

"Perfect (Exceeder)" (Radio Edit)
"Perfect (Exceeder)" (Vocal Club Mix)
"Exceeder" (Instrumental Club Mix)
"Exceeder" (Martijn ten Velden Instrumental Remix)
"Perfect (Exceeder)" (Tomcraft Remix)
"The Fanfare" (Hidden Track)

UK 12-inch Vinyl

"Perfect (Exceeder)" (Vocal Club Mix)
"Exceeder" (Instrumental Club Mix)
"Perfect (Exceeder)" (Outwork Remix)

Charts and certifications[]

Weekly charts[]

Chart (2007)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)^[3]	18
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Flanders)^[4]	1
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)^[5]	8
Belgium Dance (Ultratop Wallonia)^[6]	1
CIS (Tophit)^[7]	47
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[8]	12
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)^[9]	5
Germany (Official German Charts)^[10]	69
Hungary (Dance Top 40)^[11]	20
Ireland (IRMA)^[12]	11
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)^[13]	17
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[14]	11
Scotland (OCC)^[15]	3
Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[16]	10
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[17]	60
UK Singles (OCC)^[18]	3
UK Dance (OCC)^[19]	1

Year-end charts[]

Chart (2007)	Position
CIS (Tophit)^[20]	175
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[21]	90
UK Singles (OCC)^[22]	44

Certifications[]


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)^[23]	Silver	200,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References[]

^ "Behind The Scenes of Mason Vs. Princess Superstar - Perfect". Retrieved 20 October 2019.
^ "The Top 10 Trance DJs".
^ "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
^ "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.
^ "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in French). Ultratip.
^ "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in French). Ultratop Dance.
^ Mason vs. Princess Superstar — Perfect Exceeder. Tophit. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
^ "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 119 no. 6. 10 February 2007. p. 95. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
^ "Mason feat. Princess Superstar: Perfect" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.
^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Perfect (Exceeder)". Irish Singles Chart.
^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 9, 2007" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40
^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.
^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
^ "Spanishcharts.com – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" Canciones Top 50.
^ "Swedishcharts.com – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder". Singles Top 100.
^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
^ "CIS Year-End Radio Hits (2007)". Tophit. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
^ "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2007" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
^ "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2007". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
^ "British single certifications – Mason – Exceeder". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 July 2020.

External links[]

Music video at Ministry of Sound^{[permanent dead link]}
Behind the scenes clip at Ministry of Sound^{[permanent dead link]}
ORIGINAL post on the Onelove Music Forum in June 2006 by user Tallngoofy with his/her version of the track

[1] "Behind The Scenes of Mason Vs. Princess Superstar - Perfect". Retrieved 20 October 2019.

[2] "The Top 10 Trance DJs".

[sc_Flanders_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-3] "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.

[sc_Flanders_Dance_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-4] "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in Dutch). Ultratop Dance.

[sc_Wallonia_Tip_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-5] "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in French). Ultratip.

[sc_Wallonia_Dance_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-6] "Ultratop.be – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in French). Ultratop Dance.

[sc_CIS_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-7] Mason vs. Princess Superstar — Perfect Exceeder. Tophit. Retrieved 6 November 2020.

[8] "Hits of the World – Eurocharts" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 119 no. 6. 10 February 2007. p. 95. Retrieved 28 July 2020.

[sc_Finland_Mason_feat._Princess_Superstar-9] "Mason feat. Princess Superstar: Perfect" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.

[sc_Germany_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-10] "Offiziellecharts.de – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts.

[sc_Hungarydance_-11] "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Dance Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 28 July 2020.

[sc_Ireland2_-12] "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Perfect (Exceeder)". Irish Singles Chart.

[sc_Dutch40_-13] "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 9, 2007" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40

[sc_Dutch100_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-14] "Dutchcharts.nl – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" (in Dutch). Single Top 100.

[sc_Scotland_-15] "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

[sc_Spain_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-16] "Spanishcharts.com – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder" Canciones Top 50.

[sc_Sweden_Mason_vs._Princess_Superstar-17] "Swedishcharts.com – Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect Exceeder". Singles Top 100.

[sc_UK_-18] "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.

[sc_UKdance_-19] "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.

[20] "CIS Year-End Radio Hits (2007)". Tophit. Retrieved 11 August 2019.

[21] "Jaaroverzichten – Single 2007" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved 20 July 2018.

[22] "End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2007". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 July 2018.

[United_KingdomMasonExceedersingleCertRef-23] "British single certifications – Mason – Exceeder". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 28 July 2020.

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