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Currently, the album of the week is Wyclef Jean - "The Preacher's Son" Wyclef Jean's fourth solo album is "The Preacher's Son" (2003). First track I heard off this was "Industry" two months ago, when the video for it was being played, this track really impressed me, I liked how Wyclef dedicated it to everyone who loves Hip Hop, and remembered rappers, singers and the Princess who have died while talking about some of the current issues/events that have gone on, and are going on in Hip Hop. I also like the memorable chorus Wyclef sings on this one. Another single is going to be the party track "Party to Damascus" feat. Missy Elliot, fairly sure this is going to be one to blow up on the radio. "Celebrate" is my favorite track at the moment, Patti Labelle's appearance is excellent, making this a very memorable collabration and props to Wyclef for giving up and coming rapper Cassidy an appearance. "Baby Daddy" feat. Redman is about trying to be a father to another man's son, which is followed up by "Three Nights In Rio" feat. Carlos Santana. Another real standout for me is the deep "Class Reunion", Wyclef and Monica singing duet is soulful and impressive. Clef experiments with his vocal tones on the slow "Baby", and then the pace picks up "I am Your Doctor" feat. Wayne Wonder & Elephant Man a track for the ladies, while "Linda" is about a woman on the warpath. Wyclef seems a happy man on tracks like the love ballad "Take Me as I am" and comes real on "Grateful". Scarface and Rah Digga drop in for "Next Generation" another memorable collabration. "Rebel Music" is decent though I would of liked to see a longer appearance from Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Buja Banton drops in for next two tracks, which are followed up by the remix closer. Of these three the reggae based "Who Gave the Order" stands out the most. "The Preacher's Son", is one of those chilled out albums full of diverse and refreshing music, that a wide variety of people who listen to different music genres can enjoy. Recommend this one for the collection.
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