Wyclef Jean

Editor's Review:

Cast out on his own years ago when the Fugees broke up, Wyclef seems completely comfortable with his new role as a solo artist. Nevertheless, there's a difference between being comfortable and proficient. Masquerade, like past Wyclef projects, will be well-excepted by true fans who will produce enough support to get their former Fugee on MTV a bit, but this effort will likely fall well short of the kind of success that comes from converting new fans. My favorite cuts are the medium to fast-paced "Party Like I Party," "What a Night" and "You Say Keep It Gangsta," a neo-Rasta joint. Intriguing lyrics are also present on the otherwise mundane "Thug Like Me" and "Daddy," a spoken word eulogy to Wyclef's father.
- Robert Green


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Record Label Sony Released June 2002

Tracks Message to the Streets Peace God Pj's 80 Bars Masquerade 1-800 Henchman (Spoken Word) You Say Keep It Gangsta Party Like I Party Oh What a Night Hot 93.1 (Spoken Word) Pussycat Midnight Lovers Two Wrongs Instant Request Thug Like Me Daddy Knockin' on Heaven's Door Eulogy War No More Mix Show MVP Kompa Ghetto Racine