The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book
by Wyclef Jean
- Type: Album
- Released: 22 August 2000
- Label: Columbia
- Country: United States
- Length: 1:13:58
- Community rating: 3.03/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The former Fugees member's sophomore solo effort is a sprawling, highly eclectic showcase of his wide-ranging musical appetite. 'The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book' effortlessly shifts between acoustic guitar ballads, reggae-infused hip-hop beats, and polished pop-rap crossovers. Featuring high-profile collaborations with artists like Mary J. Blige and Kenny Rogers, the record solidified his reputation as an unpredictable mainstream innovator.
Genres
Descriptors: rhythmic, conscious, crime, melodic, rap, sampling, diverse, genre-blending, party
Tracklist
- Columbia Records (feat. James Bean, Hiro Tahara & Varshini Soobiah) (1:52)
- Where Fugees At? (3:48)
- Kenny Rogers - Pharoahe Monch Dub Plate (feat. Kenny Rogers & Pharoahe Monch) (3:04)
- Thug Angels (feat. Small World) (6:35)
- It Doesn't Matter (feat. Dwayne Johnson & Melky Sedeck) (3:57)
- 911 (feat. Mary J. Blige) (4:19)
- Pullin' Me In (4:38)
- Da Cypha (feat. Supreme C, Marie Antoinette & Hope) (4:26)
- Runaway (feat. Earth, Wind & Fire & The Product G&B) (4:56)
- Red Light District (feat. Andy Grassi & Varshini Soobiah) (0:40)
- Perfect Gentleman (feat. Hope) (4:09)
- Low Income (feat. Beast & 718 Crew) (4:20)
- Whitney Houston Dub Plate (feat. Whitney Houston) (1:42)
- However You Want It (3:03)
- Hollyhood to Hollywood (feat. Small World) (4:45)
- Diallo (feat. Youssou N'Dour & MB2) (7:22)
- Something About Mary (5:19)
- Bus Search (feat. Andy Grassi) (0:47)
- Wish You Were Here (4:06)
Credits
- Ray Janos - lacquer cut by
- Jason Groucott - programmed by [digital programmer]
- Bunmi Jinadu - stylist
- Hiro Tahara - vocals
- James Bean - vocals
- Varshini Soobiah - vocals
- Don Schlitz - written-by
- Troy Jamerson - written-by