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Wyclef Jean - We Made It
Artist: Wyclef Jean
Producer: The Runners
Album: Untitled (TBD)
Label: Refugee Republic
We Made It—sounds pretty upbeat, right? Well, not exactly…Though Wyclef Jean‘s enjoyed a long and successful musical career, he’s well aware that countless less fortunate individuals are struggling to survive in poverty and violence-stricken locales worldwide, and this new buzz single is colored by that realization. Croaking bleakly quotable lines like “Everybody wanna be Scarface, but nobody wanna die….” over production team The Runners’ bare, chopped guitar chords and ghostly background vocals, the emcee/singer flips a reggae groove into something akin to ragged, fire-and-brimstone blues. Mid-verse, the instrumental veers into more traditional hip-hop territory, backing Wyclef’s ominous lyricism with buzzing synths that build to a sweeping, but still very eerie chorus. Bracing, creative, and eccentrically catchy, this ‘street anthem’ is sure to fulfill its intended purpose and leave listeners buzzing about the Fugees alumnus’ forthcoming, untitled LP (due out sometime this year). Watch for Wyclef’s other recently-released buzz single, Timbaland collabo More Bottles, to hit our front page tomorrow.
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this is sme real ish. its good too, but not somthin i would listen to much.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Very interesting that he was featured tonight, as well as the Black Eyed Peas. If you follow Wyclef on Twitter, earlier last week he was random at the airport and asked this girl for some cookies. He was tweeting us as this was happening. So she is looking at him crazy and what not, and then he stands there and smiles for a little while and then she all of a sudden starts screaming. She has realized who he is! She gives him a cookie and says "OMG, OMG, I loved you on that My Humps song! LOL!
Hahahaha. So classic. So then she asks for his autograph. He signs as Wyclef Jean and starts walking away. When she looks down at the signature, she runs after him trying to get her cookie back, saying "Gimme my cookie back...I thought you was somebody famous". LOL. Man, that was such a random story, but I just had to tell it, cuz it was so funny on the Twitter. Now...to the song: This is some definite heartfelt ish. I'm loving it. Definitely feeling it. Realest ish ever wrote: Everybody wanna be Scarface, but no one wanna die" A lot of boring minded heads on here won't feel this, but this is real, true life music. Almost classic status. |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Wyclef is one of my favorite artists because he brings music that people can relate to. This was a solid all around song. 3.5, can't wait until the album.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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i was hopin this wasnt somethin obama related. cuz i wouldve just called this garbage.
i like the sound of this. its somethin coo and i 2nd JoshL. |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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feelin this right here
banger |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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@MH - Lol, good story.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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likin tha whole thing....production work is tight....
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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MH you made me lol out loud... wait uh... nevermind
Back to the song... I'm not really into the whole reggae type music but the production on here is PLATANOS :translation- BANANAS |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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R.I.P. Dolla!
Will comment on these songs later, just wanted to get that message in. Can't comment using Opera, so I have to go out of my way, lol. |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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This works, Wyclef did a great job!!! I have been a fan since The Fugees : )
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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That is a damn shame M.H. Wyclef is a le@end. This son@ is one of the best I have heard from him lately, cause I must admit I haven't been connectin with alot of his latest stuff. But this is deep and soulful.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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The message on this song is the focal point for me. Many couldn't deliver the goods here like Clef. Personally, I am more excited about his "Pop Bottles" record w/ Timbo, which will go live Tuesday evening.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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real nice... clef is a real talented dude... lauren hill could have offered so much but shes in another world
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I heard this yesterday along with 'Pop Bottles' and I've gotta say both are very impressive, although very different. I love the smooth reggae vibe here and it has a cool message to go along with it, vintage Wyclef at his finest.
I also tend to give the edge to 'Pop Bottles' though. That record will be solid with a retro Timbo beat and - (wait, I'll save my review for tomorrow). |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 391 |
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ok so it works hahaha that ansers mai question i added to my other post :p anywho i like this song!!! an i think tht is so funny sh didnt realsy he was a artist as welll HAHAHA how th heak do u find things like tht MH?
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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runners delivered on the production...i thought wyclef could've came a lil harder and creative on the lyrics and delivery...decent song tho...
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I love this right here. It kinda reminds me of Bob Marley. I'm a big fan of the older reggae. The beat is dope and Wyclef does his thing on this. 5 stars no doubt
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I agreee wit makavelli...this is a classic
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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RIP to Dolla - "Let's Make A Toast" to his memory.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Laughing at Young Son's comment cause I was Just telling him about that.
I'm really lovin this track tho! The feel is real nice, and it keeps you wanting more as you listen to it. Wyclef always comes with the classic status flow, something most artists cannot do these days. He is one of my favorite artists because of his creativity. I'm going to work hard to eventually have the opportunity to produce some tracks for him. Nice production by The Runners, as always...have to show them some love on this one. Banger!!! |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Oh yeah, and you all should follow Wyclef on Twitter.com/wyclef. Get updates on shows
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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It's okay. I liked the beat but I wasn't feelin him that much....
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Solid song but not my type. I like his voice but not how he sings
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I could neva hate on this refugee, or any of them for that matter. Wyclef is always on top of the social commentary, and this track had a great message. I liked the production, but I kinda wish it would have stayed slightly more on the reggae side. The track is still hot tho.
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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I love the message in this song man! this is more of a street banger in comparison to the timbo joint!
strong track overall though |
| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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Gr8 feel. back to coursework...
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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im so glad i put my headphones on before i cut this on its soo not something i normally listen to but this is DEEP and i am lovin it
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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The production on this is dope and I love Wyclef's reggae style voice. Deep stuff right here..banger!
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| Posted on May 19, 2009 |
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@Young Son: hilarious story.
Great song as far as message and delivery goes, although it wasn't amazing in other areas, this is a real soulfull song. |
| Posted on May 20, 2009 |
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Really feelin the hook. But thats about it. Not really feeling the production from the Runners on this track.
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| Posted on May 20, 2009 |
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Thank you Clef! We finally got something here.
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| Posted on May 23, 2009 |
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Its a decent song, though I cant see Wyclef (even though I am a fan of his) being able to get his way back up to the top of the charts with either of the tracks he released this week.
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| Posted on May 23, 2009 |
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You know, this is a great song. It's not my type at all, but for once, I don't care, because it's so well done!! I m going to call this Classic, because never before has a song made me want to listen to it again...not like this...Well done, Clef!!!
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| Posted on May 25, 2009 |
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NiCE FLOW
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| Posted on Jun 03, 2009 |
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this shit been out for a minute now but Im still gonna rate this 4 stars....the runners are the best producers in the game right now I dont care what anybody say...Go to youtube and check out all their shit that you prolly havent heard before...it gave me a new respect for them.
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| Posted on Sep 05, 2009 |
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Lyrical awesomeness. Mad respect for the socially-aware lyrics, mixed with the clear flavour of CLASSIC street anthem!
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2009 |
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Really like this song. Its ridiculous.
and my teacher suggested I was supposed to end up in the dump in the back of the trunk body smelling like skunk those some good lyrics. Banger! |
| Posted on Jan 31, 2010 |
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this is a good song it says alot like the beat i love reggae it is very true and calming :)
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