Stone Cold Gentleman
single
CoverRalph Tresvant - Stone Cold Gentleman single cover.jpg
ArtistRalph Tresvant featuring Bobby Brown
AlbumRalph Tresvant
B-sideRated R
ReleasedMarch 8, 1991[1]
Recorded1990
Genre
Length
  • (album version)
  • (single edit)[2]
LabelMCA
Writer
Producer
  • Daryl Simmons
  • Kayo Roberson[4]
ChronologyRalph Tresvant
Prev year1990
Next year1991

"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

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Stone Cold Gentleman"
Chart (1991)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8]83
UK Airplay (Music Week)[9]34
UK Dance (Music Week)[10]34

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Stone Cold Gentleman"
Chart (1991)Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11]56

References

  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. ^ "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. ^ p. 284.
  9. ^ "Playlist Chart". Music Week. April 6, 1991. p. 14. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
  10. ^ "Top 60 Dance Singles". Music Week. March 30, 1991. p. 26. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  11. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1991". Billboard. Retrieved July 3, 2021.