The Ecleftic 2 Sides II a Book
- Wyclef Jean
- Band Name: Wyclef Jean
- Record Label: Sony
- Release Date: Aug 22, 2000
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- Summary: The second solo release from the former Fugee features guest appearances by Mary J. Blige, Youssou N'Dour, and Kenny Rogers (yes, that Kenny Rogers).
- Record Label: Sony
- Genre(s): Rap
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Positive: 12 out of 21
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Mixed: 7 out of 21
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Negative: 2 out of 21
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He sings roughly but warmly, and makes up as many hooks as he samples...
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60The Mary J. Blige duet '911' and dope ode 'Homegrown' confirm his knack for reggae-inflected hits. [Sep 2000, p.108]
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True eclectics like De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest seek out samples and inspiration -- in jazz, electronic music, even rock -- while Jean merely traffics in superficial gloss.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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