Wyclef Jean
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Wyclef Jean is a Graamy award winning rapper, reggae artist and a former member of popular hip-hop trio, Fugees. One of his solo album released in The Carnival.
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About
Wyclef Jean was born on October 17, 1972 in Croix-Des-Bouquets, Haiti. Wyclef’s family moved to Brooklyn, New York when he was 9 years old. Upon turning into teenager, they transfer in New Jersey. He studied guitar lesson and jazz through his high school music department.
Wyclef joined a rap group with his cousin and Lauryn Hill. They were called Translator Crew then changed their name into Fugees. They signed a recording contract under Ruff Noise Records in 1993 and released their debut album Blunted on Reality. The trio has done 3 hit albums.
Wyclef left the group to pursue his solo career. He released his debut album, The Carnival in 1997. The album went into triple platinum. Wyclef has released four hit albums. His recent album, Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant was released last December 2007 which features the hit single, "Sweetest Girls".
Awards & Certifications
Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA Certification |
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| 1997 | The Carnival | Certified 2x Platinum |
| 2000 | The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book | Platinum |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | Album |
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| 2001 | Me and You | 38 | 6 | The Ecleftic |
| 2002 | Two Wrongs | 38 | 6 | Masquerade |
News
Tours & Concerts
2008 Tours
Jan 30, 2008 Belly Up, Aspen, Aspen, Colorado, United States
Feb 01, 2008 House Of Blues - Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Feb 04, 2008 House of Blues - San Diego, San Diego, California, United States
Feb 06, 2008 House of Blues - Anaheim, Anaheim, California, United States
Feb 07, 2008 House of Blues - Anaheim, Anaheim, California, United States
Feb 08, 2008 House Of Blues - Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California, United States
Feb 12, 2008 The Showbox at the Market, Seattle, Washington, United States
Feb 13, 2008 Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 15, 2008 University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
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| 1997 | Guantanamera | Columbia |
| 2001 | Perfect Gentleman | Columbia |
| 2001 | Wish You Were Here | Columbia |
| 2003 | Industry | J Records |
| 2004 | Take Me As I Am | J Records |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Contemporaries
Influences
Trivia
- Wyclef plays five instruments including guitar and the accordion.
- Wyclef raps in six languages: Creole, English, French, Spanish and even Japanese and Arabic.
- Wyclef is one of several rappers in 2006 to cut off his dreadlocks.
- Wyclef owns several cars including a Mclaren F1 and a Pagani Zonda C12s.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Hip-Hop | Reggae | Folk
