Two Wrongs

"Two Wrongs" is the lead single from Wyclef Jean's third studio album, Masquerade. The song features Claudette Ortiz of American R&B/hip hop group City High. It became one of the most successful singles of 2002 in New Zealand, reaching number one on the week of August 11, 2002, and it peaked at number five in Australia and number 14 in the United Kingdom. It also reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The single is certified Platinum in both Australia and New Zealand.

For the 1963 song, see Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right. For the fallacy, see Two wrongs make a right.

"Two Wrongs"
Single by Wyclef Jean featuring Claudette Ortiz
from the album Masquerade
B-side	"Africa"
Released	June 24, 2002
Recorded	2002
Genre	R&B, soul, reggae fusion
Length	3:49
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, Wyclef Jean
Producer(s)	Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis, Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean singles chronology
"Wish You Were Here" (2001) "Two Wrongs" (2002) "Pussycat" (2002)

Track listing

UK CD single (672890 2)

1. "Two Wrongs" (Album Version) - 3:50
2. "Africa" - 6:46
3. "PJ's Main" - 3:53
4. "Two Wrongs" (Video Version) - 4:16

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2002) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[1] 5 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[2] 58 Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[3] 39 France (SNEP)[4] 88 Germany (Official German Charts)[5] 54 Hungary (Single Top 40)[6] 20 Ireland (IRMA)[7] 29 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] 38 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[9] 32 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[10] 1 Norway (VG-lista)[11] 13 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[12] 56 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[13] 25 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 16 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 30 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[16] 14 UK R&B (Official Charts Company)[17] 4 US Billboard Hot 100[18] 28 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[19] 11 US Rhythmic (Billboard)[20] 25

Year-end charts Chart (2002) Position Australia (ARIA)[21] 33 Australia Urban (ARIA)[22] 10 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[23] 25 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[24] 89

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[25]	Platinum	70,000^^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[26]	Platinum	10,000^*
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

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