Stone Cold Gentleman Explained

Stone Cold Gentleman
Cover:	Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman single cover.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Ralph Tresvant featuring Bobby Brown
Album:	Ralph Tresvant
B-Side:	Rated R
Released:	^[1]
Recorded:	1990
Genre:	R&B new jack swing
Length:	(album version) (single edit)^[2]
Label:	MCA
Producer:	Daryl Simmons Kayo Roberson^[3]
Chronology:	Ralph Tresvant
Prev Title:	Sensitivity
Prev Year:	1990
Next Title:	Word to the Mutha!
Next Year:	1991

"Stone Cold Gentleman" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Ralph Tresvant, issued as the second single from his eponymous debut album. It originally appeared on the album under the title "Stone Cold Gentleman (Rizz's Interlude)", but the title was shortened for commercial release.^[4] The song features a rap from fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.^[5]

The official music video for the song was directed by Lionel C. Martin.^[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1991)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[7]	83
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)^[8]	78

Year-end charts

Chart (1991)! scope="col"

Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[9]	56

Notes and References

1. Web site: Amazon.com: Ralph Tresvant: Stone Cold Gentleman [Vinyl]

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   . Amazon.com. May 6, 2015.
2. Web site: Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman at Discogs. Discogs. Zink Media. May 6, 2015.
3. Web site: Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman (Vinyl) at Discogs. Discogs. Zink Media. May 6, 2015.
4. Web site: Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman at Discogs. Discogs. May 6, 2015.
5. Web site: Ralph Tresvant Awards AllMusic. AllMusic. May 6, 2015.
6. Web site: "Stone Cold Gentleman" by Ralph Tresvant Music Video VH1.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402175933/http://www.vh1.com/video/ralph-tresvant/739635/stone-cold-gentleman.jhtml. dead. April 2, 2015. VH1. Viacom International. August 8, 2006. May 6, 2015.
7. 284.
8. Web site: officialcharts.com. officialcharts.com. November 16, 2022.
9. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1991. Billboard. July 3, 2021.