Wyclef presents The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant
- Posted on Sunday, May 25th, 2008 at 3:59 pm by Half-Baked
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Fugees ex-member Wyclef Jean releases today a new album. 10 years after the release of Wyclef’s first solo album "The Carnival" come "The Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant". The first volume went on to multi-platinum status over the years boasting a collage of a Antilles sounds of zouk, kompa as well as mixing it with rap & folk music. It stirred quite a buzz by the diversity of music present on the alubm. It seems like Wyclef is going back to the roots with this album. Collaborations range from System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Shakira, Norah Jones & Akon. You should definitely check this one out.

Tracklisting
1. Intro
2. Riot (featuring Serj Tankian and Sizzla)
3. Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) (featuring Akon, Lil Wayne and introducing Niia)
4. Welcome To The East (featuring Sizzla)
5. Slow Down (featuring T.I.)
6. King & Queen (featuring Shakira)
7. Fast Car (featuring Paul Simon)
8. What About The Baby (featuring Mary J. Blige)
9. Hollywood Meets Bollywood (Immigration) (featuring Chamillionaire)
10. Any Other Day (featuring Norah Jones)
11. Heaven’s In New York
12. Selena (featuring Melissa Jimenez)
13. Touch Your Button Carnival Jam (featuring Will.I.Am, Melissa Jimenez, Machel Montano, Daniela Mercury, Black Alex, Djkout Mizik)
14. Outro
Here is a video for one the singles off the album: Sweetest Girl featuring Lil’ Wayne, Akon & Niia
check out the remix as well featuring Wu-Tang’s Raekwon and sampling of the classic "C.R.E.A.M."