The Preacher's Son

The Preacher's Son
The Preacher's Son
Studio album by Wyclef Jean
Released	November 4, 2003
Recorded	2002–03
Genre	Hip hop; reggae; reggae fusion;
Length	65:09
Label	J Records
Producer	Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis; Wyclef Jean; Sedeck; Lester Mendez; Teflon; Malik Pendleton; Shea Taylor; T-Vice;
Wyclef Jean chronology
Singles from The Preacher's Son
	"Party to Damascus"; Released: September 30, 2003; "Industry"; Released: November 17, 2003; "Take Me As I Am"; Released: March 18, 2004;

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]
RapReviews	(8/10)^[2]
Rolling Stone	^[3]

The Preacher's Son is the fourth studio album by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released on November 4, 2003. The album, which was co-produced by Jean and long-time collaborator Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, combines elements of hip hop, reggae and reggae fusion, and uses a number of samples, including the Motown-inspired "Industry", which samples "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted". The album contains guest appearances of the likes of Missy Elliott, Patti LaBelle, Rah Digga and Redman, as well as a guitar feature by Carlos Santana on the song "Three Nights In Rio".

Three singles were released from the album. The lead single, "Party to Damascus", was the only single served to international radio. "Industry" served as a European-only single, with some territories, including Germany, releasing it as a double A-side with "Party to Damascus". "Take Me As I Am" was released as a U.S. radio single in March 2004, with a new "Urban Remix" being serviced to certain radio stations.^[4]

Track listing

*The Preacher's Son* – Standard edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Intro"	Wyclef Jean Jerry Duplessis	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	0:29
2.	"Industry"	Jean Duplessis James Dean Paul Riser William Witherspoon	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:03
3.	"Party to Damascus" (featuring Missy Elliott)	Jean Duplessis Melissa Elliott	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:03
4.	"Celebrate" (featuring Cassidy and Patti LaBelle)	Jean Duplessis Barry Reese Bobby Rush Farel Jean James Vanleer Patti LaBelle	Sedeck, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:19
5.	"Baby Daddy" (featuring Redman)	Jean Duplessis Reggie Noble	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:01
6.	"Three Nights In Rio" (featuring Carlos Santana)	Jean Duplessis	Lester Mendez, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:03
7.	"Class Reunion" (featuring Monica)	Jean Duplessis Devon Garnett LaTabia Parker	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:52
8.	"Baby"	Jean Duplessis Sheldon Harris	Telfon, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:08
9.	"I Am Your Doctor" (featuring Wayne Wonder and Elephant Man)	Jean Duplessis Harris Oneal Bryan Charles Von Wayne	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:09
10.	"Linda" (featuring Carl Restivo)	Jean Duplessis Carl Restivo	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:11
11.	"Take Me As I Am" (featuring Sharissa)	Jean Duplessis Sharissa Dawes	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:18
12.	"Grateful"	Jean Duplessis Malik Pendleton	Malik Pendleton, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:38
13.	"Next Generation" (featuring Rah Digga and Scarface)	Jean Duplessis Brad Jordan Rashia Fisher Shea Taylor	Shea Taylor, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:40
14.	"Rebel Music" (featuring Prodigy)	Jean Duplessis A.R. Rahman Albert Johnson Anand Bakshi	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:57
15.	"Who Gave the Order" (featuring Buju Banton)	Jean Duplessis Mark Myrie	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:23
16.	"Party By the Sea" (featuring Buju Banton and T-Vice)	Jean Duplessis Myrie Reynoldo Martinez Roberto Martinez	T-Vice, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:52
17.	"Party to Damascus (Remix)" (featuring Missy Elliott)	Jean Duplessis Elliott	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:03

*The Preacher's Son* – Limited edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
18.	"I Am Your Doctor" (Live in Studio Session)	Jean Duplessis Harris Bryan Wayne	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis
19.	"Industry" (Marley Marl Remix)	Jean Duplessis Dean Riser Witherspoon	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis

*The Preacher's Son* – Deluxe edition bonus DVD
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Next Generation" (Live Vibe Session)
2.	"I Am Your Doctor" (Live Vibe Session)
3.	"Class Reunion" (Live Vibe Session)
4.	"Three Nights in Rio" (Live Vibe Session)
5.	"Baby Daddy" (Live Vibe Session)
6.	"Shottas" (Live Vibe Session)

Chart performance

Chart (2004–05)	Peak position
US Independent Albums (Billboard)^[5]	22
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)^[6]	5

References

^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-preachers-son-mw0000391941
^ http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2003_11_preachers.html
^ "link". Archived from the original on February 14, 2010. Retrieved 2007-07-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ https://www.discogs.com/Wyclef-Jean-Take-Me-As-I-Am/release/8290086
^ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.
^ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.

[1] ttps://www.allmusic.com/album/the-preachers-son-mw0000391941

[2] ttp://www.rapreviews.com/archive/2003_11_preachers.html

[3] "link". Archived from the original on February 14, 2010. Retrieved 2007-07-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[4] ttps://www.discogs.com/Wyclef-Jean-Take-Me-As-I-Am/release/8290086

[ac_BillboardIndependent_Wyclef_Jean-5] "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.

[ac_BillboardRandBHipHop_Wyclef_Jean-6] "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-02-12.

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v t e Wyclef Jean
Discography
Studio albums	The Carnival The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book Masquerade The Preacher's Son Welcome to Haiti: Creole 101 Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee
Compilations	Greatest Hits
EPs	If I Were President: My Haitian Experience J'ouvert
Singles	"We Trying to Stay Alive" "Guantanamera" "Gone till November" "Cheated (To All the Girls)" "Gunpowder" "Another One Bites the Dust" "New Day" "It Doesn't Matter" "911" "Perfect Gentleman" "Wish You Were Here" "Two Wrongs" "Pussycat" "Party to Damascus" "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)" "Divine Sorrow"
Featured singles	"No, No, No" "In the Zone" "Maria Maria" "Loving You (Ole Ole Ole)" "One Nite Stand" "Shape of You (Reshaped)" "Learn Chinese" "Hips Don't Lie" "Nuestro Himno" "Dangerous" "You Know What It Is" "Five-O" "Dimelo" "Dear Future Self (Hands Up)"
Tours	The Carnival Tour
See also	Barikad Crew Jimmy O The Fugees