Wyclef Jean - The Preacher's Son
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Free Music Review: Wyclef comes back strong as the Preacher's Son....Industy!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
Wyclef hits us off in the '03 with another Lp this time as the Preachers Son. His last Lp wasent that good but for the most part all his other cds have been hot. This cd continues the hot trend by keeping it moving with the hot new single "Party to Damascus" with missy. The song's name sounded cool to me but when I heard wyclef explain the true meaning it was even better with more meaning. Saying that its more a message since damascus is in the middle east ...its more a message that we should be partying over seas instead of fighting at war. Now unto the cd.....whats good?*Party to Damacus
*Industry
*Baby Daddy -- Hot collabo with redman
*Celebrate -- Hot single with patti labelle
*Class Reunion
*I am your doctor
*Next generation
*Who gave the order
*Rebel Music -- Hot beat
*Party to Damascus (remix) -- Just about the same as the original
Overall in my opinion these are the hottest tracks right here. Lyrically wyclef killed it giving his political views on different subjects as usual while keeping it fun and show his musical versatility by doing hip-hop/reggae/soca/rap/R+B/latin to cover a wide range of tastes. When you look at all his cd's though, he always has covered different styles of music....never sticking to one genere or format. Any fan of wyclef definetly has to get this....non-fans might seriously want to consider this album. Easily 5 stars here: good music + good lyrics = Hot Album.
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Free Music Review: Wyclef's best album, without a doubt
Hit: 5 Stars
After somewhat petering out with "2 Sides to a Book" and "Masquerade," Wyclef Jean returns in full form with his near masterpiece "The Preacher's Son." Jean brings an internationalism and a certain amount of literacy to the hip-hop, pop, rock, soul and world music worlds, which is a much-needed quality absent from most of today's music. The collaboration with Patti LaBelle is unique and absolutely stunning, one of the best recordings of the year. Congratulations Wyclef, for stepping up to the ocassion, for being a total survivor and for providing us with one of the most sophisticated albums of 2003. Great cover too.Free Music Review: Mature, solid, low-key entertaining affair
Hit: 3 Stars
Wyclef Jean seems to have matured since his past albums (both solo and with Fugees) to realize that an album doesn't have to be loud, flashy to reach out to the listener. At first glance, the song listing with the wall-to-wall guest artists makes one almost cringe, thinking here's some rap or R&B album piled to the gills with guest singers/rappers, which usually means low quality. But songs like "Next Generation," which features rappers Scarface and Rah Digga, aren't just tossed-out beer cans -- the rhymes/rapping actually fit in with the song's feel, and don't come across as the jarring, as rap does on most R&B songs. But "Preacher's Son" is arguably Wyclef's most consistent album. While there are no standout tracks, what's here are 14 tracks of a low-key nature that appeal to an older audience (there's no "It Doesn't Matter" among them). Those seeking superficial, radio-style songs should look elsewhere. While the album does have all the familiar Wyclef trademark sounds, they have been delivered in a more warm-toned, mature manner. Previously, his influences were far too obvious, and while he still does go for the Bob Marley-style reggae intonations, even they are toned down.The album's only missteps are two: The two versions of "Party to Damascus" which both feature Missy Elliot. On these two sore thumbs, Wyclef caters to mainstream audiences, but the songs' commercial/mainstream formulaic nature don't fit with the rest of the album. Without them, the album's a 4-star. But as it is, the album is a solid 3.
Free Music Review: Buy it
Hit: 5 Stars
Excellent cd overall. Not as good as the carnival but definately better then masquerade and ecleftic. more singing then hip hop, but its classic clef.Free Music Review: Almost a masterpiece...
Hit: 4 Stars
If you're expecting a cd with Wyclef's signature socially conscious, heavy hitting rhymes, then don't buy this one. Clef only rhymes on a couple tracks -- the rest of The Preacher's Son showcases his skills as an musical artist, as he gives us layers upon layers of vocals mixed with creative beats and melodies. You'll hear reggae and Latin influences, and a few tracks that pay homage to motown and fifties soul. You'll randomly hum songs like "Take Me as I Am." You'll feel his raw emotions in "Grateful" and "Industry." I wanted to give this one 5 stars, but I kinda wish he would have included a couple more songs with his brilliant rhymes (see: the Carnival). Here's some advice: listen to The Preacher's Son at least twice before you make up your mind. Open your ears, crank this cd up high...and you'll be listening to one of the best of the year.