Carnival (Explicit Version) (1997) (Explicit Version )

Artist: Wyclef Jean
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Label: Sony/columbia
UPC: 00074646797426
Release Date: 6/24/1997
Buy.com Sku: 60106234
Item#: MKHFG6
Format:  CD

Song Listing

Disc 1
Song TitleSample
1. Intro/Court/Clef/Intro (Interlude) - (skit) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
2. Apocalypse ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
3. Guantanamera - (featuring Celia Cruz/Jeni Fujita) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
4. Pablo Diablo (Interlude) - (featuring Crazy Sam/Talent) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
5. Bubblegoose - (featuring Melky Sedeck) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
6. Prelude To "To All The Girls" (Interlude) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
7. To All The Girls ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
8. Down Lo Ho (Interlude) - (featuring Talent/Will) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
9. Anything Can Happen ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
10. Gone Till November ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
11. Words Of Wisdom (Interlude) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
12. Year Of The Dragon - (featuring Lauryn Hill) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
13. Sang Fezi - (featuring Lauryn Hill) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
14. Fresh Interlude ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
15. Mona Lisa - (featuring The Neville Brothers) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
16. Street Jeopardy - (featuring John Forte/R.O.C.) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
17. Killer M.C. (Interlude) - (featuring Pras) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
18. We Trying To Stay Alive - (featuring John Forte/Pras) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
19. Gunpowder - (featuring Lauryn Hill) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
20. Closing Arguments (Interlude) - (skit, featuring Talent/Will) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
21. Enter The Carnival (Interlude) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
22. Jaspora ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
23. Yele - (featuring Lauryn Hill/Joel Servilus) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars
24. Carnival - (featuring Sweet Mickey/Jacob Desvarieux/Jocelyn Berouard) ~ Wyclef Jean/Refugee Allstars


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Album Notes and Credits

Notes & Personnel Info
Featuring Refugee Allstars.
Wyclef Jean Featuring Refugee Allstars: Wyclef Jean (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Prakazrel "Pras", Lauryn Hill, John Forte, Melky Sedeck.
I Threes: Rita Marley, Marcia Griffith, Judy Mowatt (background vocals).
Additional personnel includes: Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis (bass); Funkmaster Flex, DJ Skribble (scratches); Joel Servilus (background vocals); Celia Cruz, The Neville Brothers, Crazy Sam, Talent, Will, R.O.C., Sweet Mickey, Jacob Desvavieux, Jocelyn Berouard, Jeni Fujita.
Producers include: Wyclef, Salaam Remi, Prakazrel "Pras".
THE CARNIVAL was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. "Guantanamera" was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.
"Gone Till November" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Featuring Refugee Allstars.
Wyclef Jean Featuring Refugee Allstars: Wyclef Jean (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Prakazrel "Pras", Lauryn Hill, John Forte, Melky Sedeck.
I Threes: Rita Marley, Marcia Griffith, Judy Mowatt (background vocals).
Additional personnel includes: Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis (bass); Funkmaster Flex, DJ Skribble (scratches); Joel Servilus (background vocals); Celia Cruz, The Neville Brothers, Crazy Sam, Talent, Will, R.O.C., Sweet Mickey, Jacob Desvavieux, Jocelyn Berouard, Jeni Fujita.
Producers include: Wyclef, Salaam Remi, Prakazrel "Pras".
THE CARNIVAL was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. "Guantanamera" was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group. "Gone Till November" was nominated for a 1999 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
The Score was one of those rare hip-hop albums that came out of nowhere and rewrote the rules. In the aftermath of its success, many pundits predicted that rap would move away from gangsta and toward a richer, more varied existence. Given such heady praise, perhaps it was reasonable that Wyclef Jean, the guitarist and male rapper for the Fugees, decided to follow The Score with a solo project. However, Presents the Carnival comes across like Jean presenting his case that he is the true genius in the Fugees. And he's partially right. He has the ambition and drive common to many great artists, but he lacks the skills to fulfill his vision. Of course, the very fact that he has an original vision makes Jean one of the more compelling figures of late-'90s hip-hop. Not content to rely solely on hip-hop, Jean adds all manners of influences to his music. You can hear reggae, soul, disco, Caribbean rhythms, worldbeat, and opera scattered throughout The Carnival, giving the record the riotous atmosphere of its title. Even so, Jean occasionally tries too hard, forcing disparate genres to mix and spending more time on production than songwriting. But even with all its faults, The Carnival delivers great thrills when operating at full strength, demonstrating that Jean is at least half a genius. ~ Leo Stanley
The Fugees are one of the few hip-hop groups who successfully blend elements of other musical genres with rap. Their multi-platinum album THE SCORE reached audiences all over the world due to its universal appeal. Wyclef Jean (1/3 of the Fugees) delves even deeper into his personal well of creative musicality on THE CARNIVAL, his solo debut.
As a producer, Wyclef doesn't just sample records. He takes a pre-existing track and uses it as a foundation, building up layers of complex textures. Not many hip-hoppers would try rapping over the Bee Gees classic "Staying Alive," but Wyclef does it on "We Trying To Stay Alive" and makes it work. "Guatanamera," which features the vocals of Celia Cruz, takes an old Latin folk song and turns it into a totally contemporary piece. Full of inventive musicianship and devoid of hip-hop cliches, THE CARNIVAL is an impressive next step in the development of rap.
The Fugees are one of the few hip-hop groups who successfully blend elements of other musical genres with rap. Their multi-platinum album THE SCORE reached audiences all over the world due to its universal appeal. Wyclef Jean (1/3 of the Fugees) delves even deeper into his personal well of creative musicality on THE CARNIVAL, his solo debut.
As a producer, Wyclef doesn't just sample records. He takes a pre-existing track and uses it as a foundation, building up layers of complex textures. Not many hip-hoppers would try rapping over the Bee Gees classic "Staying Alive," but Wyclef does it on "We Trying To Stay Alive" and makes it work. "Guatanamera," which features the vocals of Celia Cruz, takes an old Latin folk song and turns it into a totally contemporary piece. Full of inventive musicianship and devoid of hip-hop cliches, THE CARNIVAL is an impressive next step in the development of rap.

Engineer: Warren Riker; Salaam Remi

Musical Guests
Celia Cruz
Marcia Griffiths
The Neville Brothers
R.O.C.
Funkmaster Flex
Judy Mowatt
Rita Marley
Jeni Fujita
Crazy Sam
Talent
Melky Sedeck
Will
Lauryn Hill
John Forte
Pras
Joel Servilus
Jacob Desvarieux
Jocelyn Berouard
Sweet Mickey

 
Artist Overview
Haitian-born and Brooklyn-raised Wyclef Jean joined the hip-hop supergroup the Fugees in the early 1990s with his cousin Pras (Michel) and his friend Lauryn Hill. The trio went on to major success with THE SCORE. Wyclef didn't realize his full artistic potential until his 1997 debut solo album, THE CARNIVAL, on which he combined reggae, rock, hip-hop, and pop into a potent sonic document. The record earned him the top ten crossover ballad, "Gone Till November." While subsequent records never reached such elevation, they kept him in the public eye, and his eclectic touch and unique flow made him a sought after collaborator.

Artist Influences
A Tribe Called Quest | Bob Dylan | Bob Marley | De La Soul | Jimi Hendrix | Jungle Brothers | KRS-One | Marvin Gaye | Poor Righteous Teachers | Public Enemy | Queen Latifah | Run-DMC | The Bee Gees | The Police | Yellowman

Artist Contemporaries
Black Eyed Peas | Busta Rhymes | Common | D'Angelo (R&B) | Digable Planets | Erykah Badu | Lauryn Hill | Lenny Kravitz | Maxwell (R&B) | Mos Def | Pras | Puff Daddy | Shaggy | The Pharcyde | The Roots (Rap)


 
Compilation Appearances
Capital Punishment (Explicit Version)
Vol. 1-Traffic Jams (Explicit Version)
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Vol. 2-Hip Hop Hits (Explicit Version)
Life
Vol. 3-Greatest Hits
Bridging The Gap
Music Is Life
Vol. 2-Bun Bun Aka Rice & Peas
Vol. 5-Very Special Christmas
Live & Kickin
Love Actually
R. In R&b Collection Vol. 1
Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights
50 First Dates
7 Seconds: Best Of Youssou N'dour
Gangsta Blues
Source Hip Hop Hits: Volume 8
Source Hip Hop Hits: vol 8 (Explicit Version)
Black Magic
Untouchable
My Brother And Me (w/ Bonus DVD) (Explicit Version)
Bring It
Trauma (Explicit Version)
So Amazing... An All Star Tribute To Luther Vandross
No. 1's
St. Marxmen (clean) 1005
St. Marxmen 1005(Explicit Version)
Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (Bonus Tracks)
TRAUMA: INSTRUMENTALS
Oral Fixation Vol. 2 (Bonus Tracks)
Rhythm Doubles
Voices From The Fifa World Cup
El Mariel(Explicit Version)
El Mariel (Cln)
Chemically Imbalanced(Explicit Version)
Reflections: The Journey
Bounce(Bonus Tracks)
Let's Get Physical
Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace
TI Vs Tip
Ti Vs Tip (Explicit Version)
Cartel
Let's Get Physical
Lost Album
Sowing The Seeds:10th Anniversary
Kevin Michael
Basement Bhangra
Feel The Noise
Strictly The Best Vol 37
Kevin Michael(Explicit Version)
Lyfe Change
Gangsta Grillz 17
Exit 13
Exit 13(Explicit Version)
Back To Now
The Best Of NOW That's What I Call Music - 10th Anniversary Edition
Freedom
Roots (Explicit Version)
Last
Rap A Lot Radio:street Approved(Explicit Version)
Tomorrow(Limited Edition)
Tomorrow
She Wolf

 
Associated Artists and Works
From the Hut To the Projects To the Mansion [Digip ~ DJ Drama

 
Technical Info
Release Date : 06/24/1997
Original Release Date : 1997
Catalog ID : 67974
Label : Refugee Camp Records
Number of Discs : 1
Studio/Live : Studio
Mono/Stereo : Stereo
SPAR Code : n/a
UPC : 00074646797426

 
Professional Reviews
Rolling Stone (5/13/99, p.77)
- Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's."

Rolling Stone (7/10-24/97, p.122)
- 4.5 Stars (out of 5)
- "...Wyclef Jean is pushing hip-hop into an international, multicultural milieu by mining his Carribean roots. For Wyclef and his native culture, the carnival is a place where `anything can happen...'"

Rolling Stone (5/13/99, p.77)
- Included in Rolling Stone's "Essential Recordings of the 90's."

Rolling Stone (7/10-24/97, p.122)
- 4.5 Stars (out of 5)
- "...Wyclef Jean is pushing hip-hop into an international, multicultural milieu by mining his Carribean roots. For Wyclef and his native culture, the carnival is a place where `anything can happen...'"

Spin (8/97, p.111)
- 8 (out of 10)
- "...A savvy raptivist, Wyclef's reaching for both pop superstardom and rebel cred. It's hard to tell if that will be his downfall or his biggest asset....Still, Wyclef is a master producer and Dr. Dre in any genre..."

Spin (8/97, p.111)
- 8 (out of 10)
- "...A savvy raptivist, Wyclef's reaching for both pop superstardom and rebel cred. It's hard to tell if that will be his downfall or his biggest asset....Still, Wyclef is a master producer and Dr. Dre in any genre..."

Entertainment Weekly (7/18/97, p.84)
- "Writer, arranger, singer, producer, musician, MC, linguist--is there no end to the talents of Fugee member Wyclef Jean?....All indulgent hiatus side projects should be this accomplished."

- Rating: A

Entertainment Weekly (7/18/97, p.84)
- "Writer, arranger, singer, producer, musician, MC, linguist--is there no end to the talents of Fugee member Wyclef Jean?....All indulgent hiatus side projects should be this accomplished."

- Rating: A

Q (6/00, p.126)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "...Jean's warm voice and acoustic guitar just about hold the center and each play unveils something previously unnoticed. What a fertile man Wyclef Jean is."

Q (6/00, p.126)
- 3 stars out of 5 - "...Jean's warm voice and acoustic guitar just about hold the center and each play unveils something previously unnoticed. What a fertile man Wyclef Jean is."

Vibe (8/97, p.141)
- "...THE CARNIVAL rates above most contemporary discs by being an actual body of compositions, not just a collection of songs....THE CARNIVAL is 'Clef wiggling his Haitian butt on a world stage and subliminally explaining his Hendrix fixation..."

Vibe (8/97, p.141)
- "...THE CARNIVAL rates above most contemporary discs by being an actual body of compositions, not just a collection of songs....THE CARNIVAL is 'Clef wiggling his Haitian butt on a world stage and subliminally explaining his Hendrix fixation..."

The Source (8/97, p.155)
- 4 Mics (out of 5)
- "...It seems like the Refugee Camp can do no wrong....Wyclef sounds equally comfortable and effortlessly able to fuse his wide range of musical influences into the context of hip-hop music..."

The Source (8/97, p.155)
- 4 Mics (out of 5)
- "...It seems like the Refugee Camp can do no wrong....Wyclef sounds equally comfortable and effortlessly able to fuse his wide range of musical influences into the context of hip-hop music..."

Musician (10/97, p.88)
- "...a dizzying, invigorating midway of thick rhythms, canny arrangements, comic set-pieces, and a winning blend of song styles from all over the Western hemisphere....nearly every track mixes some sounds of tradition with thoroughly modern hip-hop sonics..."

Musician (10/97, p.88)
- "...a dizzying, invigorating midway of thick rhythms, canny arrangements, comic set-pieces, and a winning blend of song styles from all over the Western hemisphere....nearly every track mixes some sounds of tradition with thoroughly modern hip-hop sonics..."

Rap Pages (8/97, p.97)
- "...Anything can--and does--happen....'Clef brings the Port-au-Prince to Armegeddon....Jean, your guitar is our salvation..."

Rap Pages (8/97, p.97)
- "...Anything can--and does--happen....'Clef brings the Port-au-Prince to Armegeddon....Jean, your guitar is our salvation..."

Village Voice (2/24/98)
- Ranked #16 in the Village Voice's 1997 Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll.

Village Voice (2/24/98)
- Ranked #16 in the Village Voice's 1997 Pazz & Jop Critics' Poll.

  
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