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, contains guest appearances from Timbaland, Eve, Cyndi Lauper and Lil' Kim, and production from The Runners.
From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | November 10, 2009[1] | |||
Recorded | 2008–2009 | |||
Length | 56:34 | |||
Label | Carnival House | |||
Producer | ||||
Wyclef Jean chronology | ||||
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Singles from From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [4] |
RapReviews | 8.5/10[5] |
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]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion" (Interlude) | Wyclef Jean | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 1:02 |
2. | "Warrior's Anthem" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:39 |
3. | "The Streets Pronounce Me Dead" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:20 |
4. | "Slumdog Millionaire" (featuring Luscious Loo Loo) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:50 |
5. | "Every Now & Then" (Interlude) | Jean | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:51 |
6. | "Walk Away" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:07 |
7. | "More Bottles" (featuring Timbaland) |
| Timbaland | 4:13 |
8. | "You Don't Wanna Go Outside" (featuring Maino) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:20 |
9. | "Toussaint vs. Bishop" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:08 |
10. | "The Struggle" (Interlude) | Jean | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:31 |
11. | "We Made It" | The Runners | 4:08 | |
12. | "Suicide Love" (featuring Eve) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:02 |
13. | "Letter from the Penn" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:44 |
14. | "Robotic Love" | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 5:38 | |
15. | "Gangsta Girl" (featuring Lil' Kim) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:51 |
16. | "Tell the Kids the Truth" (Interlude) | Jean | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:53 |
17. | "The Shottas" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:12 |
Chart (2009) | Peak position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] | 21 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] | 36 |