From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion

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From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
Wyclef Jean The Mansion.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 10, 2009 [1]
Recorded2008–2009
Length56:34
Label Carnival House
Producer
Wyclef Jean chronology
Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant
(2007)
From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
(2009)
If I Were President: The Haitian Experience
(2010)
Singles from From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
  1. "Warrior's Anthem"
    Released: October 13, 2009 [2]
  2. "You Don't Wanna Go Outside"
    Released: November 3, 2009 [3]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg [4]
RapReviews8.5/10 [5]

From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion is a concept album released by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released on November 10, 2009. [1] The album, Jean's seventh overall, is a collaboration with disc jockey DJ Drama, which tells the story of the fictional character Toussaint St. Jean, who is based on the 18th century Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture. [6] The album, which was co-produced by Jean and long-term collaborator Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, contains guest appearances from Timbaland, Eve, Cyndi Lauper and Lil' Kim, and production from The Runners.

Contents

Two singles were released from the album: "Warrior's Anthem", released on October 13, [2] and "You Don't Wanna Go Outside", featuring Maino, released on November 3. [3] "We Made It" and "More Bottles", featuring Timbaland were also released as instant grat downloads following the purchase of the parent album from Wyclef's official store. [1]

Track listing

From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion" (Interlude) Wyclef Jean Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis1:02
2."Warrior's Anthem"Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:39
3."The Streets Pronounce Me Dead"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
  • Mack Loggins
  • Tyree Simmons
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:20
4."Slumdog Millionaire" (featuring Luscious Loo Loo)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:50
5."Every Now & Then" (Interlude)JeanJerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:51
6."Walk Away"
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:07
7."More Bottles" (featuring Timbaland)
Timbaland4:13
8."You Don't Wanna Go Outside" (featuring Maino)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:20
9."Toussaint vs. Bishop"
  • Jean
  • Jerry Duplessis
  • Keith Duplessis
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:08
10."The Struggle" (Interlude)JeanJerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:31
11."We Made It" The Runners 4:08
12."Suicide Love" (featuring Eve)
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis4:02
13."Letter from the Penn"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
  • Loggins
  • Simmons
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:44
14."Robotic Love"Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis5:38
15."Gangsta Girl" (featuring Lil' Kim)
  • Jean
  • Devon
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:51
16."Tell the Kids the Truth" (Interlude)JeanJerry "Wonda" Duplessis0:53
17."The Shottas"
  • Jean
  • Duplessis
Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis3:12

Chart performance

Chart performance for From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion
Chart (2009)Peak
position
US Independent Albums (Billboard) [7] 21
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [8] 36

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