The Preacher's Son

The Preacher's Son
The Preacher's Son
Studio album by Wyclef Jean
Released	November 4, 2003
Length	65:09
Label	J Records
Producer	Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis; Wyclef Jean; Sedeck; Lester Mendez; Teflon; Malik Pendleton; Shea Taylor; T-Vice;
Wyclef Jean chronology
Singles from The Preacher's Son
	"Party to Damascus"; Released: September 30, 2003; "Industry"; Released: November 17, 2003; "Take Me As I Am"; Released: March 18, 2004;

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".

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
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

*The Preacher's Son* – Standard edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Intro"	Wyclef Jean Jerry Duplessis	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	0:29
2.	"Industry"	Jean Duplessis James Dean Paul Riser William Witherspoon	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:03
3.	"Party to Damascus" (featuring Missy Elliott)	Jean Duplessis Melissa Elliott	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:03
4.	"Celebrate" (featuring Cassidy and Patti LaBelle)	Jean Duplessis Barry Reese Bobby Rush Farel Jean James Vanleer Patti LaBelle	Sedeck, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:19
5.	"Baby Daddy" (featuring Redman)	Jean Duplessis Reggie Noble	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:01
6.	"Three Nights In Rio" (featuring Carlos Santana)	Jean Duplessis	Lester Mendez, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:03
7.	"Class Reunion" (featuring Monica)	Jean Duplessis Devon Garnett LaTabia Parker	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:52
8.	"Baby"	Jean Duplessis Sheldon Harris	Telfon, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:08
9.	"I Am Your Doctor" (featuring Wayne Wonder and Elephant Man)	Jean Duplessis Harris Oneal Bryan Charles Von Wayne	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:09
10.	"Linda" (featuring Carl Restivo)	Jean Duplessis Carl Restivo	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:11
11.	"Take Me As I Am" (featuring Sharissa)	Jean Duplessis Sharissa Dawes	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:18
12.	"Grateful"	Jean Duplessis Malik Pendleton	Malik Pendleton, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:38
13.	"Next Generation" (featuring Rah Digga and Scarface)	Jean Duplessis Brad Jordan Rashia Fisher Shea Taylor	Shea Taylor, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:40
14.	"Rebel Music" (featuring Prodigy)	Jean Duplessis A.R. Rahman Albert Johnson Anand Bakshi	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:57
15.	"Who Gave the Order" (featuring Buju Banton)	Jean Duplessis Mark Myrie	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:23
16.	"Party By the Sea" (featuring Buju Banton and T-Vice)	Jean Duplessis Myrie Reynoldo Martinez Roberto Martinez	T-Vice, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	3:52
17.	"Party to Damascus (Remix)" (featuring Missy Elliott)	Jean Duplessis Elliott	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis	4:03

*The Preacher's Son* – Limited edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
18.	"I Am Your Doctor" (Live in Studio Session)	Jean Duplessis Harris Bryan Wayne	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis
19.	"Industry" (Marley Marl Remix)	Jean Duplessis Dean Riser Witherspoon	Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis

*The Preacher's Son* – Deluxe edition bonus DVD
No.	Title	Length
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
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