Wyclef Archives

Throwback Thursdays: Salaam Remi on The Fugees’ “Blunted on Reality”

Words by Salaam Remi, as told to Jesse Serwer— This month marks the 20th anniversary of The Fugees' debut album, Blunted on Reality. Not The Score, their massive, legendary, multi-platinum 1996 commercia... Read More...

Impressions: Style and Fashion at Sting

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Varun Baker— The 30th anniversary edition of Sting was one for the ages. For our full roundup from the night's performances, see our "Impressions: Onstage At Sting's 30... Read More...

Impressions: Onstage At Sting’s 30th Anniversary

Words by Jesse Serwer, Photos by Varun Baker— For dancehall fans, Christmas comes the day after the holiday. Or another holiday, to be precise. For the last 30 years, dancehall's greatest spectacle, St... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Ten Classic Clashes at Sting

Words by Jesse Serwer and DJ Gravy— Founded by "Jamaican bad man police" Isaiah Laing 30 years ago, Sting is Jamaica's longest-running annual stage show. While the island's other marquee festivals, Reg... Read More...

LargeUp TV: Wyclef Talks Sting, Dancehall + Dubplates

Words by Jesse Serwer:::Video Shot by Allison Swank:::Edited by Kieran Meadows If you've followed Wyclef since his start with the Fugees, you know 'Clef isn't just a fan of dancehall, he's a proper stude... Read More...

Haitian Christmas, 101: Drinking Cremas with Wyclef

Words by Jesse Serwer:::Video shot by Allison Swank:::Edited by Kieran K. Meadows— A few nights back the LargeUp + Okayplayer crew were invited to meet with Wyclef in NYC to talk 'Clef's just announced appe... Read More...

You Rate It: Wyclef Jean’s “Bagay Nef”

Words by Jesse Serwer— "Bagay Nef," an early leak off of Wyclef's upcoming The Carnival Returns mixtape, might be the most creative tune the Refugee Camp leader has given us in years. Delivered in kreyol... Read More...

Throwback Thursday: DJ Prince on Bounty Killer + The Fugees’ “Hip Hopera”

Words by DJ Prince— New York's DJ Prince recently caught our attention with Test My Sound, an upcoming, reggae-themed hip-hop album that taps into the underground rap selector/producer/MC's West Indian r... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: The Ten Best Bob Marley Covers

Words by Raine Martin and Jesse Serwer— As we celebrate Bob Marley's 68th birthday today, here's a look at some of the best cover versions of Bob's songs. Many have tried, and few have succeeded but he... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Ten Haitian MCs Besides Wyclef

Words by Jesse Serwer— As many Haitians who've grown up in the United States will tell you, there was life BTF and ATF—before the Fugees and after the Fugees. Prior to The Score and Wyclef dropping Kre... Read More...

Lift Off: Stream Cris Cab x Wyclef’s “She’s So Fly”

Words by Emily Shapiro— The PUSH Artist of the Week, MTV’s initiative to highlight and support new talent in the music industry, recently put its spotlight on Cris Cab, but Large Up has been following th... Read More...

Toppa Top 10: Salaam Remi Breaks Down Ten of His Classic Records

Words by Salaam Remi, as told to Jesse Serwer:::Photo by Daison Osbourne— During a recent afternoon with Salaam Remi at his Miami studio Instrument Zoo, we spoke with the unsung production genius about... Read More...

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