Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee
Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee | ||||
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Released | September 15, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016–2017 | |||
Genre | Hip-hop | |||
Length | 42:45 | |||
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Singles from Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee | ||||
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Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee is the eighth studio-album by Haitian singer-songwriter and rapper Wyclef Jean. It was released on September 15, 2017.[4]
Singles[]
On June 22, 2017, Jean released the first single from the album, titled "Fela Kuti",[5] along with another song, titled "What Happened to Love".[6] On July 14, 2017, Wyclef released the "Fela Kuti" official lyric video.[7]
Critical reception[]
Mai Perkins of Pop Magazine wrote in a positive review, "Carnival 3 is right on time. Wyclef’s songwriting is ripe with empowerment and resilience. The album is a concise 12-track body of work with a handful of features and tributes to the likes of Fela Kuti as well as to the hallmarks of hip-hop."[3] Mr. Wavvy of Cult MTL offered a negative critique, describing the album as "a cheap nostalgia cash-in".[1]
Promotion[]
On December 25, 2017, Jean announced The Carnival Tour on social media.[8][9] It started on February 9, 2018, and ended on October 26, 2018, after 56 shows.
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Slums" (featuring Jazzy Amra, H1DaHook and Marx Solvila) |
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| 4:14 |
2. | "Turn Me Good" |
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| 3:31 |
3. | "Borrowed Time" |
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| 3:35 |
4. | "Fela Kuti" |
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| 3:30 |
5. | "Warrior" (featuring T-Baby) |
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| 3:06 |
6. | "Shotta Boys" (featuring Stix) |
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| 3:54 |
7. | "Double Dutch" (featuring Eric Nimmer and D.L. Hughley) |
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| 3:23 |
8. | "What Happened to Love" (featuring LunchMoney Lewis and The Knocks) |
| 4:07 | |
9. | "Carry On" (featuring Emeli Sandé) |
| 3:09 | |
10. | "Concrete Rose" (featuring Hannah Eggan and Izolan) |
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| 3:25 |
11. | "Trapicabana" (featuring Riley) |
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| 2:49 |
12. | "Thank God for the Culture" (featuring Marx Solvila, J'Mika and Leon Lacey) |
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| 4:02 |
Total length: | 42:45 |
Notes
- [a] signifies a co-producer.
Charts[]
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[10] | 112 |
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album Sales (Billboard)[11] | 14 |
US Rap Album Sales (Billboard)[12] | 8 |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Mr. Wavvy (October 25, 2017). "REVIEW: Wyclef Jean's 'Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee'". Cult MTL. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
- ^ Patrick, Ryan (September 13, 2017). "Wyclef Jean Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Perkins, Mai (September 19, 2017). "Review: Wyclef Jean – Carnival 3: The Fall And Rise Of A Refugee". Pop Magazine. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ ""Carnival III: The Fall and Rise of a Refugee" by Wyclef Jean on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean Releases 'Fela Kuti,' Announces 'Carnival III' Release Date - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean - What Happened to Love (Audio) ft. Lunch Money Lewis". YouTube. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
- ^ WyclefVEVO (July 14, 2017). "Wyclef Jean - Fela Kuti (Lyric Video)". Retrieved July 20, 2017.
- ^ "Instagram post by Wyclef Jean • Dec 25, 2017 at 7:43pm UTC". Instagram. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ "Instagram post by Wyclef Jean • Dec 25, 2017 at 5:18pm UTC". Instagram. Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ^ "Wyclef Jean Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
- ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved October 1, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Chart Search | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved October 1, 2017.[permanent dead link]
- 2017 albums
- Albums produced by Jerry Duplessis
- Albums produced by Wyclef Jean
- Sequel albums
- Wyclef Jean albums