Studio Album · No. 2
The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book Songwriting Credits by Wyclef Jean
Produced by Wyclef Jean, Jerry Wonda, Farel Jean
Columbia
Hip HopReggae Fusion
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 19 of 19 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 19 / 19 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 19 tracks with documented writers, by whether Wyclef Jean carries a lyricist or composer credit.
19 trackswritten by Wyclef Jean
0 tracksoutside writers
Wyclef Jean's roles on this album
Share of the 19 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
19
Tracks
25
Lyricists
3
Producers
2000
Released
Data Insight
All 19 tracks carry his name and not one carries only him. Jerry Duplessis is on almost all of them, which is the arrangement that runs for the rest of his career. Kenny Rogers, Whitney Houston, Earth Wind & Fire and the WWF wrestler The Rock all turn up somewhere on it.
The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book came out on Columbia in July 2000 and is certified platinum. "911" with Mary J. Blige reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 19 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Columbia Records
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)James Bean (Featured Vocals)Hiro Tahara (Featured Vocals)Varshini Soobiah (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Where Fugees At?
|
Wyclef JeanSalaam Remi | Nelust Wyclef JeanSalaam Remi | Salaam Remi | Wyclef Jean (Performer) |
| 3 |
Kenny Rogers & Pharoahe Monch Dub Plate
|
Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisTony JamersonDon Schlitz | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisTony JamersonDon Schlitz | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Kenny Rogers (Featured Vocals)Pharoahe Monch (Featured Vocals) |
| 4 |
Thug Angels
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Small World (Featured Vocals) |
| 5 |
It Doesn't Matter
|
Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisAndrew Alexander LongBill DanoffDesmond ChildJohn DenverSlick RickRobi RosaTaffy Danoff | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisAndrew Alexander LongBill DanoffDesmond ChildJohn DenverRicky WaltersRobi RosaTaffy Danoff | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Dwayne Johnson (Featured Vocals)Melky Sedeck (Featured Vocals) |
| 6 |
911
#38
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Mary J. Blige (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Pullin' Me In
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Sedeck | Wyclef Jean (Performer) |
| 8 |
Da Cypha
|
Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisGeorge David WeissHope HarrisLuigi CreatoreHugo PerettiFree MarieCarl Harte | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisGeorge David WeissHope HarrisLuigi CreatoreHugo PerettiMarie AntoinetteCarl Harte | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Free Marie (Featured Vocals)Supreme C (Featured Vocals)Hope (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Runaway
|
Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisMaurice White | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisMaurice White | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Earth (Featured Vocals)Wind & Fire (Featured Vocals)The Product G&B (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Red Light District
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Andy Grassi (Featured Vocals)Varshini Soobiah (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Perfect Gentleman
|
Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisHope Harris | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisHope Harris | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Hope (Featured Vocals) |
| 12 |
Low Income
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Beast & 718-Crew (Featured Vocals) |
| 13 |
Whitney Houston Dub Plate
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Whitney Houston (Featured Vocals) |
| 14 |
However You Want It
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer) |
| 15 |
Hollyhood to Hollywood
|
Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisHerbie HancockLéo MissirPatricia CarliSuper Cat | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry DuplessisHerbie HancockLéo MissirPatricia CarliWilliam Maragh | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Small World (Featured Vocals) |
| 16 |
Diallo
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Youssou N'Dour (Featured Vocals)MB² (Featured Vocals) |
| 17 |
Something About Mary
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer) |
| 18 |
Bus Search
|
Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Nelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer)Andy Grassi (Featured Vocals) |
| 19 |
Wish You Were Here
|
David GilmourRoger WatersWyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | David GilmourRoger WatersNelust Wyclef JeanJerry Duplessis | Jerry Duplessis | Wyclef Jean (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 49 contributors
NW
Nelust Wyclef Jean
Writer
WJ
Wyclef Jean
Writer · Performer
JD
Jerry Duplessis
Writer · Producer
HH
Hope Harris
Writer
SR
Salaam Remi
Writer · Producer
AA
Andrew Alexander Long
Writer
BD
Bill Danoff
Writer
CH
Carl Harte
Writer
DG
David Gilmour
Writer
DC
Desmond Child
Writer
DS
Don Schlitz
Writer
FM
Free Marie
Writer · Vocals
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Frequently Asked Questions The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book
Who wrote The Ecleftic?
Wyclef Jean is credited on all 19 tracks, always with a co-writer, most often Jerry Duplessis.
Who wrote "911"?
Wyclef Jean with Jerry Duplessis and the writers of the record it borrows from. Mary J. Blige sings on it and it reached number 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How did it sell?
It is certified platinum by the RIAA. No sales figure is published on the cited pages.
Who guests on it?
Mary J. Blige, Kenny Rogers, Whitney Houston, Earth Wind & Fire, The Rock and Youssou N'Dour, among others.
Which other singles came from it?
"It Doesn't Matter" with The Rock and "Perfect Gentleman", which reached number four in the United Kingdom.
Are engineering credits published?
No engineering credits are published on the album article.
How long is the album?
73:51 across 19 tracks.