Wyclef JeanWish You Were Here
Directed by Antti J. Jokinen
A soulful and introspective cover of Pink Floyd's classic, “Wish You Were Here” becomes a personal and emotive statement in Wyclef Jean’s hands. Accompanied by…
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East coast hip-hop artist from Croix-des-Bouquets (born 1969). Wyclef Jean makes music in the east coast hip-hop, reggae fusion and contemporary r&b genres. Wyclef Jean is currently on tour, with upcoming dates in Toronto and Sacramento.
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4 Wyclef Jean Music Videos from 1996–2006
Directed by Antti J. Jokinen
A soulful and introspective cover of Pink Floyd's classic, “Wish You Were Here” becomes a personal and emotive statement in Wyclef Jean’s hands. Accompanied by…
Directed by Guy Guillet
Fu-Gee-La is one of the most iconic tracks by the Fugees, released in 1996 as part of their critically acclaimed album *The Score*. Produced by…
Directed by Roman Coppola
A gritty, stylish reinterpretation of the Bee Gees’ disco classic, “We Trying to Stay Alive” turns club culture into cinematic rebellion—Wyclef and his collaborators deliver…
Directed by Sophie Muller
Released on February 28, 2006, 'Hips Don't Lie' is a collaboration between Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira and Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean. The track is a reworking…
Born 1969 · Croix-des-Bouquets · East Coast hip-hop, reggae fusion · Columbia Records
Nelust Wyclef Jean ( WY-klef ZHON; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Born in Haiti, Jean emigrated to the United States as a child. He gained fame as a member of the Fugees, a hip-hop trio he formed with Lauryn Hill and Pras, serving as the group's lead producer and guitarist. Their second album The Score (1996) became one of the best-selling albums of all time. Jean launched a solo career with Wyclef Jean Presents The Carnival (1997), which spawned the hit singles "We Trying to Stay Alive" and "Gone till November". Jean produced the remix… via Wikipedia
Awards: Grand Officer of the National Order of Honor and Merit; New Jersey Hall of Fame
Wyclef Jean’s studio albums / EPs · 11
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Everything you need to know about Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean was born in 1969.
Wyclef Jean is from Croix-des-Bouquets.
Wyclef Jean’s music spans east coast hip-hop, reggae fusion and contemporary r&b.
Wyclef Jean has released music through Columbia Records, Ruffhouse Records, Legacy Recordings, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Inc., MNRK Music Group and J Records.
Wyclef Jean has released 11 studio albums, from The Carnival (1997) to Wyclef Goes Back to School, Volume 1 (2019).
Wyclef Jean’s most recent studio album is Wyclef Goes Back to School, Volume 1, released in 2019.
Wyclef Jean’s most-watched music videos on AltSounds are “Fu-Gee-La”, “We Trying to Stay Alive (feat. John Forté, Pras)”, “Wish You Were Here” and “Hips Don’t Lie”.
Wyclef Jean’s most-viewed music video on AltSounds is “Fu-Gee-La” (1996), with 99.3 million views, directed by Guy Guillet. Fu-Gee-La is one of the most iconic tracks by the Fugees, released in 1996 as part of their critically acclaimed album *The Score*. Produced by Salaam Remi, the song features a blend of hip-hop with reggae influences, backed by a sample of Teena Marie’s "Ooo La La La." The son…
Wyclef Jean has received Grand Officer of the National Order of Honor and Merit and New Jersey Hall of Fame.
Wyclef Jean is a member of Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars.
You can listen to Wyclef Jean on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud, and watch their music videos right here on AltSounds.