The Preacher's Son
The Preacher's Son is the fourth studio album by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released on November 4, 2003. The album, which was co-produced by Jean and long-time collaborator Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, combines elements of hip hop, reggae and reggae fusion, and uses a number of samples, including the Motown-inspired "Industry", which samples "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted". The album contains guest appearances of the likes of Missy Elliott, Patti LaBelle, Rah Digga and Redman, as well as a guitar feature by Carlos Santana on the song "Three Nights In Rio".
The Preacher's Son | ||||
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Released | November 4, 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2002–03 | |||
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Length | 65:09 | |||
Label | J Records | |||
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Wyclef Jean chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Preacher's Son | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
RapReviews | (8/10)[2] |
Rolling Stone |
Three singles were released from the album. The lead single, "Party to Damascus", was the only single served to international radio. "Industry" served as a European-only single, with some territories, including Germany, releasing it as a double A-side with "Party to Damascus". "Take Me As I Am" was released as a U.S. radio single in March 2004, with a new "Urban Remix" being serviced to certain radio stations.[4]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:29 | |
2. | "Industry" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:03 |
3. | "Party to Damascus" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:03 |
4. | "Celebrate" (featuring Cassidy and Patti LaBelle) |
| Sedeck, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:19 |
5. | "Baby Daddy" (featuring Redman) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:01 |
6. | "Three Nights In Rio" (featuring Carlos Santana) |
| Lester Mendez, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:03 |
7. | "Class Reunion" (featuring Monica) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:52 |
8. | "Baby" |
| Telfon, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:08 |
9. | "I Am Your Doctor" (featuring Wayne Wonder and Elephant Man) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:09 |
10. | "Linda" (featuring Carl Restivo) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:11 |
11. | "Take Me As I Am" (featuring Sharissa) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:18 |
12. | "Grateful" |
| Malik Pendleton, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:38 |
13. | "Next Generation" (featuring Rah Digga and Scarface) |
| Shea Taylor, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:40 |
14. | "Rebel Music" (featuring Prodigy) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:57 |
15. | "Who Gave the Order" (featuring Buju Banton) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:23 |
16. | "Party By the Sea" (featuring Buju Banton and T-Vice) |
| T-Vice, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:52 |
17. | "Party to Damascus (Remix)" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:03 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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18. | "I Am Your Doctor" (Live in Studio Session) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | |
19. | "Industry" (Marley Marl Remix) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Next Generation" (Live Vibe Session) | |
2. | "I Am Your Doctor" (Live Vibe Session) | |
3. | "Class Reunion" (Live Vibe Session) | |
4. | "Three Nights in Rio" (Live Vibe Session) | |
5. | "Baby Daddy" (Live Vibe Session) | |
6. | "Shottas" (Live Vibe Session) |
Chart performance
Chart (2004–05) | Peak position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[5] | 22 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[6] | 5 |
References
- https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-preachers-son-mw0000391941
- http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2003_11_preachers.html
- "link". Archived from the original on February 14, 2010. Retrieved 2007-07-25.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- https://www.discogs.com/Wyclef-Jean-Take-Me-As-I-Am/release/8290086
- "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.