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The Ecleftic 2 Sides II a Book - Wyclef Jean
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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).

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    He sings roughly but warmly, and makes up as many hooks as he samples...
  2. Select
    60
    The Mary J. Blige duet '911' and dope ode 'Homegrown' confirm his knack for reggae-inflected hits. [Sep 2000, p.108]
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  3. New York Magazine
    30
    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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