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"In reality, Yandel and I are each other's wingmen. Well, you know, thank God that a lot of women love what we do and they show us a lot of affection" - Wisin of el duo de la historia Wisin y Yandel.

If you're not lucky enough to be a reggaeton star like Wisin then check the tips below on how to be the perfect wingman. You see, Michael Jordan didn't win a championship until Scottie Pippen joined the Chicago Bulls. And though chasing skirts is considered an individual sport in most circles, certain scenarios call for assistance, a wingman if you will. But wingmanism is about more than just nonchalant introductions. It's about looking out for your boys, recognizing opportunities and traps. See for yourself. For New Year's Eve last year four of my boys teamed up to party hop. Read on and learn from the quartet's scores and missteps.

First Stop: The guys are at an intimate bar throwing a few back when they notice two cuties taking a seat right across from them. Todd and John wander off while Jay and Kevin immediately prowl. Only minutes into introducing themselves, one young lady excuses herself to take a call, leaving only one cutie to flirt with. Jay sets the tone by throwing a few jokes and compliments out there, but nothing sticks. Little do you know she begins turning to Kev, who was keeping quiet during the early portion of the dialogue. Rather than switch gears and assist his man, (or even better, give him some room) Jay grows more aggressive, turning off shorty, who opts to leave as soon as her friend returns from her call. The Set-Up: Jay decides to clash with Kev rather than work with him.  Result: In the end no one gets the girls.  

Second Stop: Having consumed enough drinks the guys head to a lounge two blocks down. Roughly 15 minutes in, Kevin's eyes meet another duo, Cindy and her equally attractive friend, Melyssa. He quickly charms both, but the chemistry between he and Cindy is undeniable. Soon enough, Kev grabs Todd, who so happened to walk past, and introduces. "This is my boy Todd. He's the reason I got into broadcasting." Impressed, the girls take to Todd instantly. Melyssa is feeling him and Cindy approves.  Numbers are eventually exchanged and the couples make plans to reunite at another spot later on. The Set-Up: Kev served Melyssa on a platter by charming her and Cindy first and then favorably introducing Todd. Result: They both get the girl.

Third Stop: By now, the quartet is tipsy, the New Year is only a half hour away and things are going pretty well. Still, only two out of four are content. Kev is looking to make sure his boys get some too. The ratio is right, but the timing is wrong. Practically every girl seems to be spoken for. As the countdown begins, Kev just wings it. "4, 3, 2, 1 . . . Happy New Year!" As hugs and kisses are exchanged, our wingman gets silly and begins hugging a crew of cuties nearby. There are just too many to count. Kev immediately grabs John and introduces him to one of the girls. But when the smoke clears, only two are left-Stacey and her friend Nicole. Not that Nikki is busted or anything, she's just no looker. Still, Kev charms her, keeping her company as John goes to work. The Set-Up: Not only did Kev introduce John to Stacey, he took one for the team by spending time with her friend. Result: John gets the girl.

Final Stop: The crew hits another big blowout where they'll be meeting Cindy and Melyssa. The place is nearly decadent. Total strangers are tongue kissing, girls are dancing on tables and a handful of pairs need a room pronto. Barely 10 minutes in, a highly intoxicated dimepiece grabs Kev's hand and leads him to the dance floor. The rest of the guys head to the bar where they bump into Cindy and Melyssa. "Hey, where's Kevin?" Cindy asks. "He's in the bathroom," Todd answers. Todd and John chat up the shorties to prevent them from hitting the floor. Not that Kev owes her anything, but why give the wrong impression? "Cindy and homegirl are at the bar," Todd texts Kev. Five minutes later, Kev pops up (extra digit in phone) to resume the night. The Set-Up: A good wingman doesn't only serve, he runs interference as well. Results: Kev gets the girl again.

Post Game Analysis: The flyer the dude, the better the wingman. It is mandatory for a wingman to be "the man" himself to some degree. If you can't get a girl, how the hell are you supposed to hook someone else up?

Top 5 Wingmen Tandems
1. Gael Garcia Bernal/Diego Luna: They make more panties drop than a Victoria's Secret dressing room.
2. Antonio Banderas/ Robert Rodriguez: Tone has gotten so much tail in his day that he's more than willing to share.
3. Wisin y Yandel: All they gotta say is "Rakata" and it's on.
4. Big Pun/ Cuban Link: They both ended up with little brown hairs everywhere.
5. Cheech and Chong: If they didn't always get the ass, they always had some grass.