Purpose, Wyclef Jean
Purpose, Wyclef Jean
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Purpose
An Immigrant's Story

Author: Wyclef Jean, Anthony Bozza

Narrator: Sam Jean

Unabridged: 9 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/18/2012

Synopsis

Purpose is Wyclef Jean’s powerful story of a life rooted in struggle, soul-searching, art, and survival. In his own voice the multi-platinum musician and producer shares everything, from his childhood in Haiti to his rise to the top of the American music scene. For the first time ever, Wyclef reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the Fugees, including his partnership with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel, the details of their award-winning album The Score, and the solo career that followed. For fans of early Wyclef efforts like The Carnival or later albums like From the Hut, To the Projects, To the Mansion—and for fans of books like Jay-Z’s Decoded or Russell Simmons’ Super Rich—Wyclef’s Purpose is an inspiring, one-of-a-kind look at one of the world’s most talented artists.

About Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jean is a multiplatinum Haitian musician and former member of the hip-hop trio the Fugees, as well as an actor and producer. Throughout his career, as a member of the Fugees, a collaborator with other musicians, and a solo artist, he has sold more than fifty million albums. He has worked with such artists as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, T.I., Mary J. Blige, and Destiny's Child.

About Anthony Bozza

Anthony Bozza is the author of four New York Times Bestsellers, including Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of Eminem, Slash, co-written with Slash and the #1 bestselling Too Fat to Fish, co-written with Artie Lange. Bozza was a staff writer and editor for Rolling Stone magazine for seven years, during which he profiled a diverse range of artists from Eminem and the Wu-Tang Clan to Trent Reznor and U2. He lives in New York City.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on September 09, 2014

This book sucked me in. I love memoirs because it allows people to relate to those who are in the spotlight and have gained celebrity status. Wyclef is a very well-known rapper and producer in the United States. He is most well-known for his time in the group the Fugees alongside Lauryn Hill and Pra......more

Goodreads review by Abbi on July 03, 2018

I randomly picked up Wyclef's memoir during a trip to the library a few weeks ago. It was on display for Black Music Month; and based on the synopsis, I decided to borrow it. And to be honest, I wasn't impressed. This book had so much potential but it was poorly organized and it didn't flow. I could......more

Goodreads review by Tonya on February 28, 2019

I listened to the audio version, and it was so cool that it was read by his younger brother. The book started off slow but it quickly picked up. I feel like I’ve learned a lot about Wyclef. I knew he was a Haitian immigrant but I didn’t know his back story. I love the fact that he was vulnerable eno......more

Goodreads review by Felicia on January 07, 2013

uh... sometimes it is good to not know so much about an artist. if i read how much he loved Lauryn Hill one more time i was going to puke. he kept going on, and on, and on and then on some more. dude, we know you loved her (in my mind still does). you can love two people - but how he handled it was er......more

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