Music Lovers! How are you doing? How was the weekend? I hope we all had a safe and lovely weekend. Well Today I am going to talk about a different type of True Musician. He has hosted and conducted an orchestra at Carnegie Hall, he is a rock star, has the heart of an angel, and hails from the Caribbean. I am talking about Wyclef Jean.
Born Nelust Wyclef Jean in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti, he came to the States with his family at very tender age and has worked his way to the top of every chart with hits from the Fugees and collaborations with a host of artists in every genre you can imagine. Wyclef is on the Voice of Kelechi Ukoha not just because of the wonderful music he has brought us over the years, I mean he has talent as a producer and as a musician but he is doing something at a time it could not possibly be more difficult.
Yele Haiti (means Haiti Scream! Or something like that)!!! Before I say another word, I am not being paid for this blog. You see, this Haitian Icon took about a quarter million dollars of his own money to start this organization to save his country. Haiti has a slogan or should I say motto that says “Pays du reve” (I hope I spelt that French right, good thing I know what I am trying to say) It means Land of Dreams, drawn from its beautiful people with rich hearts! There is a lot of pain and suffering going on in that island of dreams and Wyclef is bent on making sure those dreams do not die. He is using his music and his heart to bring a strong consciousness to his home.
Ok, let’s talk music! Who did not scream the words “…one time, onetime…” while Lauryn Hill was gracing the microphone with her voice with the Fugees. Even though he has been nominated for an Award once and has not taken any home, we all know he is worth any Grammy ever issued. He is the mastermind behind many top hits in the R&B, Reggae, Pop genre just to be modest. I say I want the Fugees again but maybe I am dreaming.
True Musician, loves his home, and never forgot who he is or where he comes from. Plays a host of instruments and “knows” music in and out. He knows how to make a hand clap to the Billboard Top Hits list. Wyclef Jean is a Musical Genius.
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Bessie K. 01.12.09 at 10:59 PM
I love Wyclef Jean! Thx for posting this
Kelechi Ukoha 01.17.09 at 8:19 PM
He is an unappreciated genius. I hope the world hear my “Voice” and show him some love!
Stacie 01.22.09 at 7:03 PM
I am so overjoyed you noticed a genius. The man who put the imfamous Fugees on the map,and got Lauryn Hill and of artists on the map also he produces and make beats