Wyclef Jean - Wish You Were Here
Review by Bob Borson
Wish You Were Here, the fourth studio album by Haitian-American rapper Wyclef Jean, is a tribute to the human experience. Released in 2004, the album features a diverse range of musical styles, from hip-hop to reggae to rock, and is a reflection of Jean's global influences.
The album's opening track, "The Industry," sets the tone for the rest of the album by addressing the commercialization of the music industry. Jean's lyrics are introspective and thought-provoking, and his delivery is impassioned.
The album's standout track is "Party to Damascus," a collaboration with legendary reggae artist, Missy Elliott. The song's infectious beat and catchy chorus make it a perfect party anthem, while Jean and Elliott's playful verses showcase their lyrical prowess.
Wish You Were Here also features several politically charged tracks, such as "President," which criticizes the Bush administration's handling of Hurricane Katrina, and "Baby Daddy," which addresses the issue of absent fathers in the African-American community.
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Download
Filename: wyclef-jean-wish-you-were-here.rar- MP3 size: 60.2 mb
- FLAC size: 457.8 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| 911 [Live Version] | 04:23 | |
| Wish You Were Here | ||
| Wish You Were Here (LP Version | 4:08 | |
| Wish You Were Here (LP Version) | 4:08 | |
| Jean | ||
| Wish you were here | ||
| Wish You Were Here (Radio Edit) | 4:04 | |
| Wish You Were Here (Video Version) | ||
| No Woman, No Cry (Album Version) | 4:33 | |
| 911 (Live) | 4:23 | |
| 911 (Live Version) | 4:23 | |
| No Woman, No Cry [Album Version] | 04:33 | |
| Perfect Gentleman (Remix Radio Edit) | 3:59 | |
| Wish You Were Here [Radio Edit] | 04:04 |
Video
Wyclef Jean - Wish You Were Here
Images
Catalog Numbers
- COL 671952 2
- 672156 2
- SAMPCS10653
- COL 671952 6
- XPCD1401
- 672156 4
Labels
ColumbiaListen online
- escuchar en línea
- lytte på nettet
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- online anhören
- lyssna på nätet
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- CD
- Maxi-Single
- Enhanced
- Single
- Promo
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- Cassette
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Produced For | Refugee Camp Entertainment |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sony Music Entertainment Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Sony Music Entertainment Inc. |
| Made By | Sony Music |
| Published By | Sony/ATV Tunes LLC |
| Recorded At | Booga Basement Studio |
| Mixed At | Booga Basement Studio |
| Distributed By | Sony Music |
| Record Company | Colombia |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Co-producer | Jerry ''Te Bass'' Duplessis (tracks: 3), Prakazel "Pras" (tracks: 3), Sedeck (tracks: 1) |
| Engineer | Warren Riker |
| Executive-Producer | Prakazel "Pras" (tracks: 3) |
| Producer | Lauren Hill (tracks: 3), Wyclef Jean (tracks: 3) |
| Written-By | David Gilmour (tracks: 1, Video), Roger Waters (tracks: 1, Video) |
Notes
- Track 3 produced for Refugee Camp Entertainment, recorded and mixed at The Booga Basement Studio, NJ., engineered for Refugee Camp Entertainment.
- Track 3 published by Bob Marley Music Ltd./Almo Music Corp.
- Made in Austria.
- Slimline case.
- Distribution No.: 0106531000
- Card Slipcase
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 5 099767 195222
- Barcode (String): 5099767195222
- Label Code: LC 00162
- Rights Society: BIEM/SDRM
- Distribution Code: CB 608
- Distribution Code: 6719522000
- Matrix / Runout: Sony Music S6719522000-0101 25
- Matrix / Runout (Pressing Code): A11
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L555
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 944S
- Barcode (Text): 5 09976 7215623
- Barcode (String): 5099767215623
- Other: CA
- Label Code: LC0162
- Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM/SDRM
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): S0100389417-0101 21 A4 Sony Music
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): S0100389417-0101 21 A2 Sony Music
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): S0100389417-0101 21 A1 Sony Music
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 to 3): IFPI L551
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 941L
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 947S
- Label Code: 00162
- Barcode: 5 09976 7215647
About Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jeanelle Jean (/ˈwaɪklɪf ˈʒɑːn/; Haitian Creole pronunciation: ; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian American rapper, singer, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country. He first received fame as a member of the acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees.
On August 5, 2010, Jean filed for candidacy in the 2010 Haitian presidential election, although the Electoral Commission subsequently ruled him ineligible to stand as he had not met the requirement to have been resident in Haiti for five years.
Real Name
- Nelust Wyclef Jean
Name Vars
- Clef
- Cleff
- Gene
- H. W. Jean
- Jean
- Jean Nel Vyclef
- Jean Wyclef
- Jeannel Wyclef
- Jeans
- N Jean
- N. Jean
- N. Jeans
- N. W. Jean
- N. Wyclef Jean
- N.Jean
- N.W. Jean
- Nel Wyclef Jean
- Nelust Wyclef
- Nelust Wyclef Jean
- W Jean
- W. Jean
- W.Jean
- Whyclef
- Whyclef Jean
- Wiclef
- Wyc lef
- Wycelf Jean
- Wycelff Jean
- Wycleaf
- Wycleef
- Wycleef Jean
- Wyclef
- Wyclef (Duet With Bono)
- Wyclef Jam
- Wyclef Nel Jean
- Wycleff
- Wycleff Jean
- Wyclif Jean
- Wycliff Jean
- Wydef Jean
- Wyklef
- Wykleff
- Y-clew
- 勞êÕû¸çó
- 勞êÕû¸üó
Summary by Bob Borson
Comments
Maestro Wyclef ❤️?
I love his unique take on a classic ...very refreshing..
LOVE THE FACT WYCLEF JEAN DONE A COVER OF FLOYD'S SONG ADDING HIS OWN AMAZING LYRICS TOP MAN WYCLEFJEAN
I think the tempo doesn’t fit the song. It sounds way to hurried. The rapped parts are pretty good though, and the original is one of the most beautiful songs ever written
https://youtu.be/ckM_TklU_AQ
this guy is a living legend
he made this song beautiful
Let's take it to a million views ?
Beautiful *