Two Wrongs Explained

Two Wrongs
Cover:	Two Wrongs.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	Wyclef Jean featuring Claudette Ortiz
Album:	Masquerade
B-Side:	"Masquerade" "Africa" "PJ's"
Length:	3:49
Label:	Columbia
Producer:	Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis Wyclef Jean
Chronology:	Wyclef Jean
Prev Title:	Wish You Were Here
Prev Year:	2001
Next Title:	Pussycat
Next Year:	2002

"Two Wrongs" is the lead single from Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean's third studio album, Masquerade. The song, released in the United States on 13 May 2002, features Claudette Ortiz of American hip hop group City High. The single reached number one in New Zealand, number five in Australia, and number 14 in the United Kingdom. In the United States, it reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. "Two Wrongs" is certified platinum in both Australia and New Zealand.

Track listings

US CD single ^[1]

1. "Two Wrongs" (album version) – 3:50
2. "Two Wrongs" (instrumental) – 3:50

US 12-inch single ^[2]

A1. "Two Wrongs" (album version) – 3:50

A2. "Two Wrongs" (instrumental) – 3:50

A3. "Two Wrongs" (a cappella) – 3:45

B1. "Masquerade" (clean version) – 4:01

B2. "Masquerade" (instrumental) – 4:01

UK CD single ^[3]

1. "Two Wrongs" (album version) – 3:50
2. "Africa" – 6:46
3. "PJ's" (main) – 3:53
4. "Two Wrongs" (video version)

European CD single ^[4]

1. "Two Wrongs" (album version) – 3:50
2. "Africa" (album version) – 6:46

European 12-inch single ^[5]

A1. "Two Wrongs" (album version) – 3:50

A2. "Ghetto Racine" (PJ's Creole mix) – 5:27

B1. "PJ's" (main) – 3:53

B2. "Two Wrongs" (instrumental) – 3:50

European maxi-CD single ^[6]

1. "Two Wrongs" (album version) – 3:50
2. "Africa" (album version) – 6:46
3. "PJ's" (main) – 3:53
4. "Ghetto Racine" (PJ's Creole mix) – 5:27
5. "Two Wrongs" (video version)

Australian CD single ^[7]

1. "Two Wrongs" (album version) – 3:50
2. "PJ's" – 3:53
3. "911" (live version) – 4:23
4. "No Woman, No Cry" (by Fugees) – 5:46
5. "Perfect Gentleman" – 4:09

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2002)	Peak position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)^[8]	39
Romania (Romanian Top 100)^[9]	56

Year-end charts

Chart (2002)	Position
Australia (ARIA)^[10]	37
Australian Urban (ARIA)^[11]	10
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[12]	25
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[13]	89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks (Billboard)^[14]	58

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United States	13 May 2002	Rhythmic contemporary radio	Columbia	^[15]
Europe	3 June 2002			^[16]
United Kingdom	24 June 2002			^[17]
Australia	8 July 2002	CD		^[18]
United States		Contemporary hit radio		^[19]

Notes and References

1. Two Wrongs. Wyclef Jean. 2002. UK CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. 38K 79776.
2. Two Wrongs. Wyclef Jean. 2002. US 12-inch single vinyl disc. Columbia Records. 44 79782.
3. Two Wrongs. Wyclef Jean. 2002. UK CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. 672890 2.
4. Two Wrongs. Wyclef Jean. 2002. European CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. COL 672575 1, 6725751000.
5. Two Wrongs. Wyclef Jean. 2002. European 12-inch single sleeve. Columbia Records. COL 672575 6, 6725756000.
6. Two Wrongs. Wyclef Jean. 2002. European maxi-CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. COL 672575 2, 6725752000.
7. Two Wrongs / PJ's. Wyclef Jean. 2002. Australian CD single liner notes. Columbia Records. 672575.2.
8. Eurochart Hot 100 Singles. Music & Media. 20. 29. 7. 13 July 2002. 10 May 2020.
9. Web site: Arhiva romanian top 100 – Editia 28, saptamina 15.07–21.07, 2002. Romanian Top 100. ro. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20050216025236/http://www.rt100.ro/editie-top-100_x10029.html. 16 February 2005. 10 May 2020.
10. Web site: ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2002. ARIA. 17 September 2020.
11. Web site: ARIA Charts – End of Year Charts – Urban Singles 2002. ARIA. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20200415012252/http://www.aria.com.au/pages/aria-charts-end-of-year-charts-urban-singles-2002.htm. 15 April 2020. 17 September 2020.
12. Web site: End of Year Charts 2002. Recorded Music NZ. 1 December 2019.
13. Web site: Årslista Singlar, 2002. Sverigetopplistan. sv. 10 May 2020.
14. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: 2002. Billboard. subscription. 4 March 2021.
15. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1452. 32. 10 May 2002. 30 April 2021.
16. Airborne. Hubner. Miriam. Music & Media. 20. 26. 17. 22 June 2002. 25 October 2020.
17. New Releases – For Week Starting 24 June 2002: Singles. Music Week. 29. 22 June 2002. 26 August 2021.
18. Web site: The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 8th July 2002. ARIA. 25. 8 July 2002. dead. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20020806140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20020807-0000/Issue645.pdf. 6 August 2002. 30 April 2021.
19. Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1460. 29. 5 July 2002. 30 April 2021.