The Fugees‘ Wyclef Jean knows election day is just a few weeks away. In preparation for the big day, he has released his politically-influenced “If I Was President 2016” single.
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Featured on Wyclef Jean’s upcoming EP, J’ouvert , “If I Was President 2016” revisits his 2004 track, “President” from Welcome To Haiti: Creole 101 and gives it an update. If Wyclef was president in 2016, he’d address police brutality, racism and everything else happening in the current social and political climate. Read more: hiphopdx.com -
In the midst of the U.S. presidential election, Wyclef Jean delivers “If I Was President 2016.” Remixing his politically-charged 2008 single, ‘Clef sings about the current political climate. “A man said he’s gonna build a wall,” he sings. “And have Mexico pay for it all / And there’s a riot every week.” Read more: rap-up.com -
At a studio on New York’s Upper East Side, I’ve just met up with Wyclef Jean, ostensibly to talk about new music, but at the moment, Clef’s mind is 1,500 miles away, in his native land of Haiti—and understandably so. Only a day before, Hurricane Matthew had become the latest disaster to befall the Western Hemisphere’s most hard-luck nation, striking Haiti’s isolated southern peninsula, leaving tens of thousands homeless and claiming hundreds of lives. Wyclef has been one of Haiti's most visible ambassadors in the past two decades. He’s repeatedly drawn on his Haitian roots in his music; he organized a hugely successful telethon in response to the nation’s devastating 2010 earthquake; and he even fielded a short-lived run for president of the country, until his candidacy was ruled ineligible. Read more: pigeonsandplanes.com -
Although a possible Fugees reunion is still up in the air, mastermind Wyclef Jean was open to discussing his new music as the Fugees’ second and final album, The Score , inches past its 20th anniversary. However, the situation going on in Jean’s homeland of Haiti seemed to be at the forefront of his mind. Hurricane Matthew‘s destructive path has already taken over 1,000 lives in the small Caribbean country. Read more: hiphopdx.com -
Wyclef Jean made an entire film for his new music video. The Fugues member recruited veteran actors Michael K. Williams and Tasha Smith to help him tell the story of his single “Hendrix.” The visual portrays a young man committing a robbery in order to get his girl some jewelry. But the victim of the chain snatching comes back with a vengeance, which leads to some dire consequences. The video enhances Wyclef Jean’s tale of the choices people make when they are in a difficult situation. The song is inspired by Wyclef’s own experience as he watched others go down a dangerous path while he stuck with music. Read more: xxlmag.com -
A three-time Grammy winner is coming to Law & Order: SVU. Rapper Wyclef Jean is set to guest-star on an upcoming episode of the NBC drama, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. He will play a famed music producer who’s newest and hottest client is embroiled in an assault case. The episode, titled “Bad Rap,” will air later this fall. Read more: hollywoodreporter.com -
On Sunday (Sept. 25), Rémy Martin’s “The Producer Series: Season 2” came to a finale in New York City. The event took place in the swanky PH-D rooftop lounge at the Dream Downtown Hotel. Bright chandeliers dangled above the hyped crowd, and black couches snaked all around the venue joined by tables dotted with cheese-fruit platters, and tiny burgers—as the Chelsea skyline served as a backdrop for the music infused night. Wyclef Jean and Power 105.1’s DJ Reymo presided on the stage, during the event. Dubbed the industry’s hottest beat battle in the East Coast, the event expanded this summer; claiming its beat-making territory in Boston and Philadelphia—featuring the likes of DJ Premier, Jahlil Beatz, C.N.O.T.E, HONORABLE and Wyclef Jean. This past Sunday’s finale showcased a tight competition between eight producers, all battling it out in four different rounds until one was the chosen winner. The competition included remixes of Jean’s new track “Hendrix.” Read more: vibe.com -
On ne compte plus le nombre de hits qu’il a composé ni la liste d’illustres artistes avec lesquels il a collaboré, pourtant à 46 ans Wyclef Jean semble toujours avoir l’envie de mettre la barre plus haute. En effet la légende du hip hop et accessoirement ex leader des Fugees, nous revient très prochainement avec un EP. Du moins, c’est ce que suggère son dernier trailer intitulé « Hendrix ». Read more: fr.trace.tv -
Musician Wyclef Jean joins Blake to talk about his love for Spider-Man, his new album and much more. More on: Marvel.com
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