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  1. Wyclef Jean Releases New Song “Fela Kuti,” Announces ‘Carnival III’ Album Release Date
    Wyclef Jean  is headed to the carnival once again. The former Fugees member is preparing to release his forthcoming album, Carnival III, and his promo kicks into high gear today (June 22) with the release of his new single “Fela Kuti,” premiered exclusively by XXL. Produced by Supah Mario, this dance-inducing banger drops just in time for summer solstice and is the lead single off Carnival III, dropping Sept. 15 via Legacy Records. Like the title implies, “Fela Kuti,” is an ode to not only good times, but to the influential Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, a staple of 1970s Afrobeat and jazz music. Read more:  http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2017/06/wyclef-jean-fela-kuti-song-carnival-3-album-release-date/
  2. Wyclef Jean Details New Album 'Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee'
    Wyclef Jean  has announced his new album  Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee , which will be released on September 15th via Legacy Recordings. His first full-length album in eight years, the 12-song set coincides with the 20th anniversary of his debut album,  The Carnival . Read more:  http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/wyclef-jean-details-new-album-carnival-iii-w489430
  3. Wyclef Jean to Perform Live at Terminal West in Atlanta, Georgia on July 27, 2017
    Fans Can Expect a Sneak Peak of Carnival III, the Musician’s First Studio Album in Eight Years Georgia, 16 June 2017 - Grammy-winning artist and social activist Wyclef Jean is set to perform live at the Terminal West in Atlanta, Georgia on July 27, 2017 at 8 PM. Tickets are available here . The performance comes on the heels of Wyclef’s highly anticipated album Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee . Carnival III , the third installment in the critically-acclaimed Carnival trilogy, will be the musician’s first full studio album in eight years. Fans can expect to get a sneak peak of Carnival III , to sing along to many Wyclef classics and to dance all night long. “When you come to one of my shows, don’t expect stand around,” says Wyclef. “You’re going to dance, you’re going to sweat and you’re going to have the time of your life. The Carnival is more than a title. You’re gonna live it.” Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Jazzy Amra, who also appears on Carnival III and is releasing her own mixtape in a few weeks, will open up the show. About Wyclef Jean: The music that Wyclef Jean has written, performed, and produced — both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees — has been a consistently powerful, pop cultural force for over two decades. In 1996, the Fugees released their monumental album The Score. As a solo artist, he has released six albums that have sold nearly nine million copies worldwide, including his 1997 debut The Carnival and 2000’s aptly titled The Eclectic: 2 Sides II a Book.   For more information on Wyclef Jean please visit www.wyclef.com or contact Maryelena Voorhis, [email protected] .
  4. Carlos Santana & Wyclef Jean React To DJ Khaled's 'Wild Thoughts'
    Wyclef Jean  continued: "It's great to see my work being sampled by this new generation. Many thanks to DJ Khaled for introducing me, Santana and [producer] Jerry Wonda to a whole new generation of music lovers." Read more:  http://b95forlife.iheart.com/articles/iheartradio-music-news-494268/carlos-santana-wyclef-jean-react-to-15930017/
  5. 11 Favorite Thought-Leaders Named at 2017 Cannes Lions
    Wyclef Jean, Artist, Musician, Producer, Composer, Humanitarian Born in Haiti, Wyclef is a recording artist and songwriter who is a member of The Fugees, the uber-influential hip-hop group. Jean has won three Grammys and written and performed on #1 songs in more than 20 countries. His philanthropic efforts with the Haitian earthquake and (most recently) prison reform, have won him much recognition, including the 2009 BET Humanitarian Award. Read more:  https://tech.co/cannes-lions-creativity-portrait-2017-2017-06/amp
  6. Wyclef Jean's Got A Sleek, Shiny Caribbean Fish Tank
    Wyclef wasn't ready for the reveal of the massive Caribbean-inspired tank the ATM guys put together for him.
  7. WATCH: Wyclef Jean Gets a Very Fishy Home Upgrade That Leaves Him Feeling Emotional: 'I'm About to Cry'
    “Ready or Not” —  Wyclef Jean ’s home is getting an underwater upgrade! The rapper and producer’s most recent renovation isn’t on a kitchen or master suite, but instead included a major overhaul of not one, but  two  18-year-old aquariums. Wayde King and Brett Raymer of Animal Planet’s  Tanked  stepped in to help Jean and his family, wife Claudinette and daughter Angelina, create the fishy focal point of their dreams, and the reveal almost brought Jean to tears. Read more:  http://people.com/home/wyclef-jean-tanked-house-fish-tank/
  8. Wyclef Jean to Perform Live at the Neighborhood Theatre  in Charlotte, NC on August 10, 2017
    Fans Can Expect a Sneak Peak of Carnival III, the Musician’s First Studio Album in Eight Years   North Carolina, 16 June 2017 - Grammy-winning artist and social activist Wyclef Jean is set to perform live at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 10, 2017 at 8 PM. Tickets will be made available on Friday, June 16.   The performance comes on the heels of Wyclef’s highly anticipated album Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee . Carnival III , the third installment in the critically-acclaimed Carnival trilogy, will be the musician’s first full studio album in eight years.   Fans can expect to get a sneak peak of Carnival III , to sing along to many Wyclef classics and to dance all night long.   “When you come to one of my shows, don’t expect stand around,” says Wyclef. “You’re going to dance, you’re going to sweat and you’re going to have the time of your life. The Carnival is more than a title. You’re gonna live it.”   Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Jazzy Amra, who also appears on Carnival III and is releasing her own mixtape in a few weeks, will open up the show.   About Wyclef Jean: The music that Wyclef Jean has written, performed, and produced — both as a solo superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees — has been a consistently powerful, pop cultural force for over two decades. In 1996, the Fugees released their monumental album The Score. As a solo artist, he has released six albums that have sold nearly nine million copies worldwide, including his 1997 debut The Carnival and 2000’s aptly titled The Eclectic: 2 Sides II a Book.   For more information on Wyclef Jean please visit www.wyclef.com or contact Maryelena Voorhis, [email protected] .   ###  
  9. TRACE Live : Wyclef Jean and his guests lit up La Place !
    On Tuesday June 13th,  Wyclef Jean  gave a private concert in Paris for the first edition of  TRACE Live  and the star literally lit the place up ! Wyclef and Friends The cultural hip hop center,  La Place  was the place to be on Tuesday June 13th ! The venue, who held the historical concert for  Wyclef & Friends  left everyone wanting for more. If a couple of lucky people and personalities were able to assist the private concert, the rest were able to watch it, anywhere, around the world via the LIVE STREAM 360° on live.trace.tv ! Read more:  http://trace.tv/music/trace-live-wyclef-jean-and-his-guests-lit-up-place/
  10. Trace Launches U.S. Urban Entertainment Internet Subscription Service, With Wyclef Jean and Other Backers
    Trace , the France-based international urban media company, has officially launched its over-the-top video and music service in the U.S. It also announced the formation of a joint venture, Trace USA LLC, with key American media shareholders including Wyclef Jean. Read more:  http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/trace-launches-urban-entertainment-internet-subscription-service-in-u-s-with-wyclef-jean-and-other-backers-1202458196/