From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion

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.

From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
Studio album by
Wyclef Jean
ReleasedNovember 10, 2009[1]
Recorded2008—2009
GenreHip hop, reggae fusion, compas, R&B, folk
Length56:29
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]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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]

Track listing
From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion" (Interlude)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis1:02
2."Warrior's Anthem"
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:39
3."The Streets Pronounce Me Dead"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
  • Mack Loggins
  • Tyree Simmons
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:20
4."Slumdog Millionaire" (featuring Luscious Loo Loo)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:50
5."Every Now & Then" (Interlude)
  • Jean
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:51
6."Walk Away"
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:07
7."More Bottles" (featuring Timbaland)
Timbaland4:13
8."You Don't Wanna Go Outside" (featuring Maino)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:20
9."Toussaint vs. Bishop"
  • Jean
  • Jerry Duplessis
  • Keith Duplessis
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:08
10."The Struggle" (Interlude)
  • Jean
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:31
11."We Made It"
The Runners4:08
12."Suicide Love" (featuring Eve)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:02
13."Letter from the Penn"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
  • Loggins
  • Simmons
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:44
14."Robotic Love"
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis5:38
15."Gangsta Girl" (featuring Lil' Kim)
  • Jean
  • Devon
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:51
16."Tell the Kids the Truth" (Interlude)
  • Jean
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:53
17."The Shottas"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:12

Chart performance
Chart (2009) Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 171
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[8] 36

References
  1. ""FROM THE HUT, TO THE PROJECTS, TO THE MANSION" In Stores November 10, 2009!! van Wyclef Jean op Myspace". Blogs.myspace.com. November 2, 2009. Archived from the original on November 12, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  2. "iTunes – Music – Warrior's Anthem – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. October 20, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  3. "iTunes – Music – You Don't Wanna Go Outside – Single by Wyclef Jean". Itunes.apple.com. November 3, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  4. Jeffries, David. "Review: Toussaint St. Jean: From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion". Allmusic. Retrieved December 1, 2009.
  5. "Wyclef Jean :: From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion :: R.E.D. Distribution". Rapreviews.com. November 17, 2009. Retrieved February 17, 2012.
  6. More Bottles Songfacts
  7. "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
  8. "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
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