Perfect (Exceeder)
Encyclopedia
"Perfect" is a collaboration between Mason
and Princess Superstar
. The track is a mashup
of Mason's 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
. It has also been covered by edinburgh's indie electro band "Epic26"
. 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 bodydouble.
, "Perfect (Exceeder)" was nominated in the category "Best Breaks/Electro Track," but lost to "Love Is Gone
" by David Guetta
.
. 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 Top 40
at #54 (eventually peaking at #11) and was the DanceSmash of the week.
UK CD2
UK 12" Vinyl
Mason (DJ)
Mason is the stage name of the Dutch music producer duo Iason Chronis and Coen Berrier . They had a number one on the UK Dance Chart in 2007 with their track Exceeder. Exceeder had originally been an instrumental and had received a vinyl only release in the UK in 2006...
and Princess Superstar
Princess Superstar
Princess Superstar is an American emcee and DJ.Her musical style, as she describes it, is flip-flop — a mixture of 'hip hop, electroclash and electronica'.-Background:...
. The track is a mashup
Mashup (music)
A mashup or bootleg is a song or composition created by blending two or more pre-recorded songs, usually by overlaying the vocal track of one song seamlessly over the instrumental track of another...
of Mason's instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
dance track "Exceeder
Exceeder
"Exceeder" is an electro house single by DJ Mason. It was first released on Great Stuff Recordings in late 2006, but was later rereleased with many remixes, by Tomcraft and DJ F.E.X., among others.-Adding vocals:...
" and Princess Superstar's 2005 single "Perfect
Perfect (Princess Superstar song)
"Perfect" is a single by Princess Superstar. It is the only single from her album My Machine with a music video.-Music video:The music video features Princess Superstar in a variety of locations, which includes what looks like a rollerdisco and a 1980s spoof.The "Perfect " remix music video...
". It was used in television commercials for the film Brüno
Brüno (film)
Brüno is a 2009 British mockumentary comedy film directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen, who produced, co-wrote, and starred as the gay Austrian fashion journalist Brüno...
as well as being featured in the game Wipeout HD
Wipeout HD
Wipeout HD, trademarked and stylised as WipEout HD, is the eighth title in the Wipeout racing video game series, developed by Sony Liverpool for the PlayStation 3 console...
. It has also been covered by edinburgh's indie electro band "Epic26"
Music video
The music video is directed by Marcus AdamsMarcus Adams
Marcus Adams is a British film director. Marcus has produced successful music videos, award-winning advertisements and complete feature films....
. 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 bodydouble.
Critical reception
At the 23rd Annual International Dance Music AwardsWinter Music Conference
The Winter Music Conference is a weeklong electronic music conference, held every March since the mid-1980s in Miami, Florida, United States. Venues are hosted primarily in Downtown Miami and Miami's South Beach...
, "Perfect (Exceeder)" was nominated in the category "Best Breaks/Electro Track," but lost to "Love Is Gone
Love Is Gone
"Love Is Gone" is a song by French house DJ David Guetta and American singer Chris Willis. It is the second single from Guetta's third studio album Pop Life. The single was released in France on June 18, 2007 and in the UK on August 3, 2007. The song reached #9 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming his...
" by David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
.
Chart Success
The track became a big hit in the club scene in late 2006, especially across EuropeEurope
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
. The track was officially released via Data Records
Data Records
Data Records is a record label based in London, the record label is full owned by Ministry Of Sound. Releases by Data Records are often said they are released by Ministry Of Sound.-Albums:-Singles:*Some releases Infomation is From Discogs....
on 22 January 2007 in the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. 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 Top 40
Dutch Top 40
The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting...
at #54 (eventually peaking at #11) and was the DanceSmash of the week.
Track listing
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) (TomcraftTomcraftTomcraft is a German DJ and producer. He is specialized in progressive house and progressive trance and is better known for having created the tracks "Loneliness" and "Prosac", working alongside Eniac....
Remix)" - "The Fanfare" (Hidden Track)
UK 12" Vinyl
- "Perfect (Exceeder) (Vocal Club Mix)
- "Exceeder (Instrumental Club Mix)
- "Perfect (Exceeder) (Outwork Remix)
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Singles Chart (Flanders) Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... |
18 |
| Belgian Tip Chart (Wallonia) Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... |
8 |
| Belgian Dance Chart Ultratop Ultratop is an organization which generates and publishes the official record charts in Belgium, and it is also the name of most of those charts... |
1 |
| Dutch Top 40 Dutch Top 40 The Dutch Top 40 is a weekly music chart, which started as the "Veronica Top 40", because the offshore radio station Radio Veronica was the first to introduce it. It remained "The Veronica Top 40" until 1974, when the station was forced to stop broadcasting... |
11 |
| Finnish Singles Chart | 5 |
| German Singles Chart | 69 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
3 |
| UK Dance Singles Chart UK Dance Chart The UK Dance Chart is a chart compiled by The Official Charts Company from sales in record stores and digital downloads. Although the chart does not currently receive any airplay on the radio or television, the chart can be viewed on the BBC Radio 1 and The Official Charts Company website.Digital... |
1 |
| Spanish Singles Chart | 10 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 60 |