Studio Album · No. 6

Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant Songwriting Credits by Wyclef Jean

2007 Columbia 14 tracks 62:03

Produced by Akon, will.i.am, Wyclef Jean, Jerry Duplessis, Aadesh Shrivastava, Lamont "Logic" Coleman

Columbia Hip HopReggae FusionPop Rap
Complete Artist
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Authorship

Holds writing credit on 14 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 14 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Wyclef Jean carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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14 trackswritten by Wyclef Jean 0 tracksoutside writers
Wyclef Jean's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
40
Lyricists
7
Producers
2007
Released
Data Insight

All 14 tracks carry his name and none carries only him, the same arrangement as everything since 2000. Shakira, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Akon and Lil Wayne are all on it. The first Carnival was 14 tracks written alone; this one has a co-writer on every song.

Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant came out on Columbia in December 2007, ten years after the first Carnival. "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" with Lil Wayne, Niia and Akon reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)
2
Riot
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDennis ThomasLloyd JamesRobbie LynRobbie ShakespeareSly Dunbar Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDennis ThomasLloyd JamesRobbie LynRobbie ShakespeareSly Dunbar Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Serj Tankian (Featured Vocals)Sizzla (Featured Vocals)
3
Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill) #12
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisAkonMethod ManRaekwonDavid PorterDennis ColesLil WayneGary GriceIsaac HayesJason HunterKeith LancasterLamont HawkesRobert DiggsRussel Jones Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisAliaune ThiamClifford SmithCorey WoodsDavid PorterDennis ColesDewayne CarterGary GriceIsaac HayesJason HunterKeith LancasterLamont HawkesRobert DiggsRussel Jones Devon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanJerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Akon (Featured Vocals)Lil Wayne (Featured Vocals)Niia (Featured Vocals)
4
Welcome to the East
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisSizzla Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisSizzla Kalonji Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Sizzla (Featured Vocals)
5
Slow Down
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisT.I.SedeckDevon GolderLamont "Logic" Coleman Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisClifford Harris, Jr.SedeckDevon GolderLamont "Logic" Coleman Devon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanJerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)T.I. (Featured Vocals)
6
King & Queen
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDevon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanAnthony Leggett Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDevon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanAnthony Leggett Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Shakira (Featured Vocals)
7
Fast Car
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDevon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanPaul SimonFarel JeanKeith Duplessis Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDevon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanPaul SimonFarel JeanKeith Duplessis Keith DuplessisSedeckJerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Paul Simon (Featured Vocals)
8
What About the Baby
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisMary J. BligeLaTavia Parker Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisMary J. BligeLaTavia Parker Keith DuplessisJerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals)
9
Hollywood Meets Bollywood (Immigration)
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDevon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanChamillionaire Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisDevon GolderLamont "Logic" ColemanHakeem Seriki Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Chamillionaire (Featured Vocals)Aadesh Shrivastava (Featured Vocals)
10
Any Other Day
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisLee AlexanderNorah Jones Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisLee AlexanderNorah Jones Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Norah Jones (Featured Vocals)
11
Heaven's In New York
Wyclef JeanKeith Duplessis Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith Duplessis Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)
12
Selena
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisPete AstudilloSelena Quintanilla Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisPete AstudilloSelena Quintanilla SedeckJerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)Melissa Jiménez (Featured Vocals)
13
Touch Your Button (Carnival Jam)
Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisHenry CelestinRobert Martinowill.i.amMachel Montano Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith DuplessisHenry CelestinRobert MartinoWilliam AdamsMachel Montano will.i.amDjakout MizikJerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)will.i.am (Featured Vocals)Melissa Jiménez (Featured Vocals)Machel Montano (Featured Vocals)Daniela Mercury (Featured Vocals)Black Alex (Featured Vocals)Shabba (Featured Vocals)Djakout Mizik (Featured Vocals)
14
Outro
Wyclef JeanKeith Duplessis Nelust Wyclef JeanKeith Duplessis Jerry Duplessis Wyclef Jean (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 58 contributors

NW
Nelust Wyclef Jean
Writer
On this album14 written
WJ
Wyclef Jean
Writer · Performer
On this album14 written
KD
Keith Duplessis
Writer · Producer
On this album13 written
DG
Devon Golder
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
L"
Lamont "Logic" Coleman
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
JD
Jerry Duplessis
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
S
Sedeck
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
W
will.i.am
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album1 written
A
Akon
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written
AT
Aliaune Thiam
Writer
On this album1 written
AL
Anthony Leggett
Writer
On this album1 written
C
Chamillionaire
Writer · Vocals
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant

Who wrote Carnival Vol. II?
Wyclef Jean is credited on all 14 tracks, always with a co-writer.
Who wrote "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)"?
Wyclef Jean with Jerry Duplessis and others, referencing Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M.". It reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Who guests on it?
Lil Wayne, Akon, Shakira, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Mary J. Blige and Serj Tankian, among others.
How did it sell?
The discography's certification column is blank for this album and no sales figure is published.
How does it compare to the first Carnival?
The 1997 album has 14 tracks written by him alone. This one has a co-writer on all 14.
Are engineering credits published?
No engineering credits are published on the album article.
How long is the album?
62:03 across 14 tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant Wikipedia: Wyclef Jean discography Cover Art Archive: Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant by Wyclef Jean