Stone Cold Gentleman

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"Stone Cold Gentleman"
Single by Ralph Tresvant featuring Bobby Brown
from the album Ralph Tresvant
B-side"Rated R"
ReleasedMarch 8, 1991 (1991-03-08)[1]
Recorded1990
Genre
Length
  • 6:09 (album version)
  • 5:30 (single edit)[2]
LabelMCA
Songwriters
Producers
  • Daryl Simmons
  • Kayo Roberson[4]
Ralph Tresvant singles chronology
"Sensitivity"
(1990) 		"Stone Cold Gentleman"
(1991) 		"Word to the Mutha!"
(1991)
Bobby Brown singles chronology
"She Ain't Worth It"
(1990) 		"Stone Cold Gentleman"
(1991) 		"Word to the Mutha!"
(1991)
Music video
"Stone Cold Gentleman" on YouTube

"Stone Cold Gentleman" is a song performed by American contemporary R&B singer Ralph Tresvant, issued in March 1991 by MCA Records as the second single from his eponymous debut album (1990). It originally appeared on the album under the title "Stone Cold Gentleman (Rizz's Interlude)",[3] but the title was shortened for commercial release.[5] The song features a rap from fellow New Edition member Bobby Brown. It peaked at number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1991.[6]

The accompanying music video for the song was directed by Lionel C. Martin.[7]

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "Amazon.com: Ralph Tresvant: Stone Cold Gentleman [Vinyl]: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  2. ^ "Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Stone Cold Gentleman (Rizz's Interlude) - Ralph Tresvant | Listen, Appearances, Song Review | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  4. ^ "Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. Zink Media. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  5. ^ "Ralph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman at Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  6. ^ "Ralph Tresvant | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  7. ^ ""Stone Cold Gentleman" by Ralph Tresvant | Music Video | VH1.com". VH1. Viacom International. August 8, 2006. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
  8. ^ Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 284.
  9. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
  10. ^ "Playlist Chart" (PDF). Music Week. April 6, 1991. p. 14. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  11. ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles" (PDF). Music Week. March 30, 1991. p. 26. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "Ralph Tresvant Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  13. ^ "Ralph Tresvant Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
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