| | Wyclef Jean Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant CD Wyclef Jean Discography of CDs
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In the decade since his post-Fugees solo debut Wyclef Jean has become as well known as an activist as a pop artist. CARNIVAL II: MEMOIRS OF AN IMMIGRANT reflects Jean's political commitment in its detailing of immigrant experience, but not without also turning in an album of bright, eclectic, and continually inventive music. Reggae, Latin, and South Asian sounds can be heard amid the hip-hop and R&B, creating a multicultural pastiche that perfectly suits Jean's lyrical message.
CARNIVAL II is star-studded affair, with everyone from Paul Simon to Mary J. Blige to Nora Jones to the Minister Louis Farrakhan making guest appearances. There's plenty of the smooth rapping and pop smarts that Jean fans expect, but the arrangements and production for the disc set it a cut above. "Riot," featuring dancehall king Sizzla and System of a Down's Serj Tanikan, is a highlight, as is "Hollywood Meets Bollywood," a track that features the Southern MC Chamillionaire.
Deluxe Edition
Personnel: Wyclef Jean (guitar).
Additional personnel: Aadesh Shrivastava, Horacio Jiménez, African Children's Choir (vocals); David Brozer (guitar); Andy Grassi (guitars); Louis Farrakhan (violin); Rubin Kodheli (cello); Mike "Nyte" DeSalvo, Dave Clauss (horns); Arden Altino, Sedeck "All Hands On Deck" Jean, Keith "Lil Wonda" Duplessis, J. Thomas (keyboards); Jerry Duplessis (bass guitar); Marivaldo, Lamont "Logic" Coleman, Joe Tomino (percussion); LaTavia Parker, Anthony Leggett, Devon Golder, Mark Kwan (background vocals); Lucina, Melissa Jiminez, Niia, Daniela Mercury, Djakout Mizik, Elephant Man, Akon, Lil Wayne, Machel Montano, Mary J. Blige, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Raekwon, Serj Tankian, Shakira, Sizzla, Sun , T.I., will.i.am, Black Alex, Tony Matterhorn, Chamillionaire.
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.Rolling Stone (p.130) - 3.5 stars out of 4 -- "It's a breathtaking, ambitious ride through a carnival of global music too rarely explored."
Entertainment Weekly (p.76) - "[With] the post-Katrina hymn 'Any Other Day,' on which Norah Jones joins Wyclef to paint a poignant picture of families stranded on rooftops..."
Vibe (p.108) - "[The album] makes Wyclef's M.O. crystal-clear: There are no division. He's aiming for one world, rocking to his thick, improbable grooves."
Q (Magazine) (p.124) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he roll-call of guests reflects his savvy, anything-goes approach."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.102) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Jean's sonic scope is breathtaking, complemented by imaginative lyrics whose themes range from family break ups, prostitution and drive-by shootings to the US occupation of Iraq." Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, R&B CDs, Rap, Urban Soundtrack, East Coast Rap, Enhanced CD | | Label | Columbia | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  106662  | | CD Universe Part number | 7522301 | | Discs | 2 | | Release Date | Dec 04, 2007 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Wyclef Jean; Sedeck "All Hands On Deck" Jean; Jerry Duplessis; Djakout Mizik; Rich Nice | | Engineer | Glen Marchese; Bobby Konders; Jabba; Guy Manoukian; Elliott Carter; Andy Grassi; Louis Rivera; Chris Gehringer; Dave Clauss; John Pirretti; Julian Vasquez; Doug Rotwitt; David Banner; Elvis Aponte; Lamont Coleman; Wilner Alexandre; Joe Deluso; Devon Golder; Ben Diehl; Steven Nowa; Kiana "Kiki" Sullivan; Mike "Nyte" DeSalvo; Idris "Baby Shaq" Washington; Serge "Serjical" Tsai | | Recording Time | 101 minutes | | Additional Info | Deluxe Edition |
Wyclef Jean Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant Songs | | Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant CD DISC 1: |
| 1. | Intro |
| 2. | Riot |
| 3. | Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) |
| 4. | Welcome to the East |
| 5. | Slow Down |
| 6. | King & Queen |
| 7. | Fast Car |
| 8. | What About the Baby |
| 9. | Hollywood Meets Bollywood (Immigration) |
| 10. | Any Other Day |
| 11. | Heaven's in New York |
| 12. | Selena |
| 13. | Touch Your Button Carnival Jam: Let Me Touch Your Button / Rouge Et Bleu / Carnival |
| 14. | Outro |
| | Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant Songs DISC 2: |
| 1. | Million Voices |
| 2. | Emmanuelle |
| 3. | Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) - (remix) |
| 4. | China Wine |
| 5. | On Tour |
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