From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion

From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
Studio album by Wyclef Jean
Released November 10, 2009[1]
Recorded 2008—2009
Genre Hip hop, reggae fusion, compas, R&B, folk
Length 56:29
Label Carnival House Records
Producer DJ Drama (exec.), Wyclef Jean (also exec.), Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, The Runners, Timbaland
Wyclef Jean chronology
Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant
(2007)		 From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
(2009)		 If I Were President: The Haitian Experience
(2010)
Singles from From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
  1. "Warrior's Anthem"
    Released: October 13, 2009[2]
  2. "You Don't Wanna Go Outside"
    Released: November 3, 2009[3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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

From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion" (Interlude)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis1:02
2."Warrior's Anthem"
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:39
3."The Streets Pronounce Me Dead"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
  • Mack Loggins
  • Tyree Simmons
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:20
4."Slumdog Millionaire" (featuring Luscious Loo Loo)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:50
5."Every Now & Then" (Interlude)
  • Jean
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:51
6."Walk Away"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
  • Simmons
  • Bunny Sigler
  • Phil Hurtt
  • Kazumi Tabata
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:07
7."More Bottles" (featuring Timbaland)
Timbaland4:13
8."You Don't Wanna Go Outside" (featuring Maino)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:20
9."Toussaint vs. Bishop"
  • Jean
  • Jerry Duplessis
  • Keith Duplessis
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:08
10."The Struggle" (Interlude)
  • Jean
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:31
11."We Made It"
The Runners4:08
12."Suicide Love" (featuring Eve)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:02
13."Letter from the Penn"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
  • Loggins
  • Simmons
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:44
14."Robotic Love"
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis5:38
15."Gangsta Girl" (featuring Lil' Kim)
  • Jean
  • Devon
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:51
16."Tell the Kids the Truth" (Interlude)
  • Jean
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:53
17."The Shottas"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:12

Chart performance

Chart (2009) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 171
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 36

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 "iTunes – Music – Warrior's Anthem – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. October 20, 2009. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  3. 1 2 "iTunes – Music – You Don't Wanna Go Outside – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. November 3, 2009. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  4. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Review: Toussaint St. Jean: From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion". Allmusic. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Wyclef Jean :: From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion :: R.E.D. Distribution". Rapreviews.com. November 17, 2009. Retrieved 2012-02-17.
  6. ↑ More Bottles Songfacts
  7. ↑ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
  8. ↑ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
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