Mason vs Princess Superstar 'Perfect (Exceeder)' | The Making Of A Dance Anthem
Dutch DJ/producer Mason and US rapper Princess Superstar share the story behind their joint chart-smashing hit, ‘Perfect (Exceeder)’.
This is the story of Dutch DJ/producer Mason and US rapper Princess Superstar's chart-smashing hit, ‘Perfect (Exceeder)’.
A mysterious online bootleg of Mason’s 2006 dance instrumental ‘Exceeder’ and Princess Superstar’s 2005 track ‘Perfect’ inspired both artists to officially release a mash-up, which broke into the charts worldwide. We discover the inspirations behind both originals, dive into controversy over contract breaches and reflect on its 2024 resurgence thanks to its inclusion in Saltburn.
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