The Preacher's Son
The Preacher's Son is the fourth studio album by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released on November 4, 2003. The album, which was co-produced by Jean and long-time collaborator Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, combines elements of hip hop, reggae and reggae fusion, and uses a number of samples, including the Motown-inspired "Industry", which samples "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted". The album contains guest appearances of the likes of Missy Elliott, Patti LaBelle, Rah Digga and Redman, as well as a guitar feature by Carlos Santana on the song "Three Nights In Rio".
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| Released | November 4, 2003 | |||
| Length | 65:09 | |||
| Label | J Records | |||
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Three singles were released from the album. The lead single, "Party to Damascus", was the only single served to international radio. "Industry" served as a European-only single, with some territories, including Germany, releasing it as a double A-side with "Party to Damascus". "Take Me As I Am" was released as a U.S. radio single in March 2004, with a new "Urban Remix" being serviced to certain radio stations.[1]
Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| RapReviews | (8/10)[3] |
| Rolling Stone | [4] |
AllMusic editor Rob Theakston felt that the album "finds Wyclef re-energized right from the opening moments [...] Preacher's Son doesn't let up there either thanks to an armada of guest cameos from Patti LaBelle, Redman, Carlos Santana, Scarface, and Monica, just to name a few. And unlike most rap albums, which rely on these guest appearances to carry the weight of the record's impact, these contributions only complement the stellar songwriting, arrangements, and production style that has made Wyclef one of the most in-demand producers of the 2000s and '90s. As with most records, there's a bit of filler that could be trimmed to make a great record into a phenomenal one, but it's easy to forgive when the quality is so high. The Preacher's Son is a welcome return to form and easily one of the biggest highlights of Wyclef's career."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro" | Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 0:29 | |
| 2. | "Industry" |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Party to Damascus" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Celebrate" (featuring Cassidy and Patti LaBelle) |
| Sedeck, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:19 |
| 5. | "Baby Daddy" (featuring Redman) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Three Nights In Rio" (featuring Carlos Santana) |
| Lester Mendez, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:03 |
| 7. | "Class Reunion" (featuring Monica) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Baby" |
| Telfon, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:08 |
| 9. | "I Am Your Doctor" (featuring Wayne Wonder and Elephant Man) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:09 |
| 10. | "Linda" (featuring Carl Restivo) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:11 |
| 11. | "Take Me As I Am" (featuring Sharissa) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:18 |
| 12. | "Grateful" |
| Malik Pendleton, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:38 |
| 13. | "Next Generation" (featuring Rah Digga and Scarface) |
| Shea Taylor, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:40 |
| 14. | "Rebel Music" (featuring Prodigy) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:57 |
| 15. | "Who Gave the Order" (featuring Buju Banton) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:23 |
| 16. | "Party By the Sea" (featuring Buju Banton and T-Vice) |
| T-Vice, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 3:52 |
| 17. | "Party to Damascus (Remix)" (featuring Missy Elliott) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | 4:03 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 18. | "I Am Your Doctor" (Live in Studio Session) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis | |
| 19. | "Industry" (Marley Marl Remix) |
| Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Next Generation" (Live Vibe Session) | |
| 2. | "I Am Your Doctor" (Live Vibe Session) | |
| 3. | "Class Reunion" (Live Vibe Session) | |
| 4. | "Three Nights in Rio" (Live Vibe Session) | |
| 5. | "Baby Daddy" (Live Vibe Session) | |
| 6. | "Shottas" (Live Vibe Session) |
Charts
| Chart (2004–05) | Peak position |
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| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[5] | 60 |
| Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[6] | 54 |
| Canadian R&B Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[7] | 12 |
| French Albums (SNEP)[8] | 117 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[9] | 59 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[10] | 20 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] | 36 |
| US Billboard 200[12] | 22 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] | 5 |
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