From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion | ||||
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Studio album by Wyclef Jean | ||||
Released | November 10, 2009[1] | |||
Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
Length | 56:34 | |||
Label | Carnival House | |||
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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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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, 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
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion" (Interlude) | Wyclef Jean | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 1:02 |
2. | "Warrior's Anthem" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:39 |
3. | "The Streets Pronounce Me Dead" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:20 |
4. | "Slumdog Millionaire" (featuring Luscious Loo Loo) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:50 |
5. | "Every Now & Then" (Interlude) | Jean | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:51 |
6. | "Walk Away" |
| 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" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:08 |
10. | "The Struggle" (Interlude) | Jean | 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" |
| 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) | Jean | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:53 |
17. | "The Shottas" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:12 |
Chart performance
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 21 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 36 |
References
- ^ a b c "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. Archived from the original on November 12, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "iTunes – Music – Warrior's Anthem – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. October 20, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ^ a b "iTunes – Music – You Don't Wanna Go Outside – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. November 3, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
- ^ 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 February 17, 2012.
- ^ 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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