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From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion

2009 studio album by Wyclef Jean / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion is a concept album released by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released on November 10, 2009.[1] The album, Jean's seventh overall, is a collaboration with disc jockey DJ Drama, which tells the story of the fictional character Toussaint St. Jean, who is based on the 18th century Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture.[6] The album, which was co-produced by Jean and long-term collaborator Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, combines elements of Hip Hop, Reggae, R&B and Folk. The album contains guest appearances from Timbaland, Eve, Cyndi Lauper and Lil' Kim, and production from The Runners.

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From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
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Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 10, 2009[1]
Recorded2008—2009
GenreHip hop, reggae fusion, compas, R&B, folk
Length56:34
LabelCarnival House Records
ProducerDJ Drama (exec.), Wyclef Jean (also exec.), Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, The Runners, Timbaland
Wyclef Jean chronology
Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant
(2007)
From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
(2009)
If I Were President: The Haitian Experience
(2010)
Singles from From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
  1. "Warrior's Anthem"
    Released: October 13, 2009[2]
  2. "You Don't Wanna Go Outside"
    Released: November 3, 2009[3]
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Two singles were released from the album: "Warrior's Anthem", released on October 13,[2] and "You Don't Wanna Go Outside", featuring Maino, released on November 3.[3] "We Made It" and "More Bottles", featuring Timbaland were also released as instant grat downloads following the purchase of the parent album from Wyclef's official store.[1]

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