Perfect (Exceeder) Explained

Perfect (Exceeder)
Type:	single
Cover:	Mason vs. Princess Superstar - Perfect (Exceeder).png
Caption:	Original 12-inch vinyl cover
Artist:	Mason vs Princess Superstar
Released:	2006
Length:	2:41
Label:	Data Armada Music
Chronology:	Mason
Prev Title:	Exceeder
Prev Year:	2006

"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 included on the soundtrack for the 2023 film Saltburn, causing a resurgence of popularity in early 2024.^[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. In 2024, following the song's appearance on the soundtrack to the 2023 film Saltburn, the song reappeared on the UK Singles Chart, climbing to number 26 on the chart dated 12 January 2024.

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.^[3]

Track listings

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-inch vinyl

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

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Latvia Airplay (LAIPA)^[5]	18
Lithuania (AGATA)^[6]	48
Netherlands (Tipparade)^[7]	10
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)^[8]	10

Year-end charts

Chart (2007)	Position
CIS (TopHit)^[9]	175
Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[10]	90
UK Singles (OCC)^[11]	44

External links

• Music video at Ministry of Sound
• Behind the scenes clip at Ministry of Sound

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cleal. Sam. 12 January 2024. Another Saltburn Song Is Climbing The Charts Thanks To TikTok. HuffPost. 13 January 2024.
2. Web site: The Top 10 Trance DJs. 27 April 2010. 16 October 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111016104047/http://dancemusic.about.com/od/conference/a/IDMA2K8Winners.htm. dead.
3. Web site: Behind The Scenes of Mason Vs. Princess Superstar - Perfect. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/-3eQ8foH_a4 . 14 December 2021 . live. . 20 October 2019.
4. Hits of the World – Eurocharts. Billboard. 119. 6. 95. 10 February 2007. 28 July 2020.
5. Web site: Latvijas spēlētāko dziesmu Radio Top 2024. gads – 12. nedēļa. Latvia's most played songs Radio Top 2024 – Week 12. lv. LAIPA. April 16, 2024. April 15, 2024.
6. Web site: 2024 3-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. 19 January 2024. 19 January 2024.
7. Web site: Tipparade-lijst van week 11, 2024. Dutch Top 40. nl. 15 March 2024.
8. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of January 20, 2024. Billboard. 17 January 2024.
9. Web site: CIS Year-End Radio Hits (2007). TopHit. 11 August 2019.
10. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2007. MegaCharts. nl. 20 July 2018.
11. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2007. Official Charts Company. 20 July 2018.