From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion |
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Studio album by Wyclef Jean |
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Released |
November 10, 2009[1] |
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Recorded |
2008—2009 |
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Genre |
Hip hop, reggae fusion, compas, R&B, folk |
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Length |
56:29 |
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Label |
Carnival House Records |
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Producer |
DJ Drama (exec.), Wyclef Jean (also exec.), Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, The Runners, Timbaland |
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Wyclef Jean chronology |
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Singles from From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion |
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- "Warrior's Anthem"
Released: October 13, 2009[2]
- "You Don't Wanna Go Outside"
Released: November 3, 2009[3]
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Professional ratings |
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Source | Rating |
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Allmusic | [4] |
RapReviews | (8.5/10)[5] |
From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion is a concept album released by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released on November 10, 2009.[1] The album, Jean's seventh overall, is a collaboration with disc jockey DJ Drama, which tells the story of the fictional character Toussaint St. Jean, who is based on the 18th century Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture.[6] The album, which was co-produced by Jean and long-term collaborator Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, combines elements of Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B and Folk. The album contains guest appearances from Timbaland, Eve, Cyndi Lauper and Lil' Kim, and production from The Runners.
Two singles were released from the album: "Warrior's Anthem", released on October 13,[2] and "You Don't Wanna Go Outside", featuring Maino, released on November 3.[3] "We Made It" and "More Bottles", featuring Timbaland were also released as instant grat downloads following the purchase of the parent album from Wyclef's official store.[1]
Track listing
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1. | "From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion" (Interlude) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 1:02 |
2. | "Warrior's Anthem" | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:39 |
3. | "The Streets Pronounce Me Dead" |
- Jean
- Duplessis
- Mack Loggins
- Tyree Simmons
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:20 |
4. | "Slumdog Millionaire" (featuring Luscious Loo Loo) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:50 |
5. | "Every Now & Then" (Interlude) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:51 |
6. | "Walk Away" |
- Jean
- Duplessis
- Simmons
- Bunny Sigler
- Phil Hurtt
- Kazumi Tabata
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:07 |
7. | "More Bottles" (featuring Timbaland) | | Timbaland | 4:13 |
8. | "You Don't Wanna Go Outside" (featuring Maino) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:20 |
9. | "Toussaint vs. Bishop" |
- Jean
- Jerry Duplessis
- Keith Duplessis
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:08 |
10. | "The Struggle" (Interlude) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:31 |
11. | "We Made It" | | The Runners | 4:08 |
12. | "Suicide Love" (featuring Eve) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:02 |
13. | "Letter from the Penn" |
- Jean
- Duplessis
- Loggins
- Simmons
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:44 |
14. | "Robotic Love" | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 5:38 |
15. | "Gangsta Girl" (featuring Lil' Kim) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:51 |
16. | "Tell the Kids the Truth" (Interlude) | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:53 |
17. | "The Shottas" | | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:12 |
References
- 1 2 3 ""FROM THE HUT, TO THE PROJECTS, TO THE MANSION" In Stores November 10, 2009!! van Wyclef Jean op Myspace". Blogs.myspace.com. November 2, 2009. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- 1 2 "iTunes – Music – Warrior's Anthem – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. October 20, 2009. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- 1 2 "iTunes – Music – You Don't Wanna Go Outside – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. November 3, 2009. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ↑ Jeffries, David. "Review: Toussaint St. Jean: From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion". Allmusic. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
- ↑ "Wyclef Jean :: From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion :: R.E.D. Distribution". Rapreviews.com. November 17, 2009. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
- ↑ More Bottles Songfacts
- ↑ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
- ↑ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
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