From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion

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.

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
"Warrior's Anthem" Released: October 13, 2009[2] "You Don't Wanna Go Outside" Released: November 3, 2009[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]
RapReviews	(8.5/10)[5]

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]