Party to Damascus

Wyclef Jean

About Party to Damascus

"Party to Damascus" is a song by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean featuring guest vocals from Missy Elliott. It was written by Jean, Elliott, and Jerry Duplessis for his fourth studio album, The Preacher's Son (2003). Released as the album's lead single, it peaked at #65 on the Billboard Hot 100, #34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart, #49 on the Swedish Singles Chart and #20 on the Norwegian Singles Chart. In Europe, the song was released as a double A-side with "Industry", a song which charted at #73 on the U. S. R'n'B chart due to strong downloads. 


Year:
2003
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Me and Clef on this track what you want
Heard you wanna battle us both I hope you don't
Hand me my mic, two woofers in my trunk (huh)
Sound like gonk-ga-gonk-ga-gonk-ga-gonk-ga-ga-ga-gonk
I drink that Dom Perignon (oh)
I drink that shot of Petron to turn me on (uh)
I got that red eye bomb, get you stoned (yeah)
I got them gunshots, head knock 'til my bed stop

Hey, I'm from a place called New Jersey, they call it the New Jersey land
I'm only here for one night girl, I'm on the plane tomorrow
But I love the way you move girl and do that belly dancin
So let's play you're my teacher and won't you give me my first lesson

I teach you what you want (oh yeah)
The things you need to know (oh yeah)
Come in and shut the door (yeah)
Lets get this party goin (uh huh)
Baby let me show you, how you can satisfy a girl needs

In the mornin, in the evenin
In the nighttime, gotta have it
It's a feelin I can't fight it
You got me speakin another language
Bo, Habibbi, Nishtage'a
It's official raise your glasses
Cause this party gonna go to Damascus

Yeah, she said her dad's in the Army and he's the number one sniper
And if he ever found out, he'd have me swimmin with the fishes in the water
Now I'ma say somethin crazy girl, I love you
I know we meetin for the first time in the club, but this feels like a deja vu

I teach you what you want (oh yeah)
The things you need to know (oh yeah)
Come in and shut the door (yeah)
Lets get this party goin (uh huh)
Baby let me show you, how you can satisfy a girl needs

In the mornin, in the evenin
In the nighttime, gotta have it
It's a feelin I can't fight it
You got me speakin another language
Bo, Habibbi, Nishtage'a
It's official raise your glasses
Cause this party gonna go to Damascus

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, gotta have it
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, gotta have it

W-Y to the Clef
Boy I keep it realer than the titties on my chest (yeah)
"Milk does your body good," come on take a sip
Like, it taste good don't it
You's a fine dreadlock, come on get
How many times Missy crushed the very best?
How many bombs on my summer, Funk Flex? (uh)
As many times as Teddy Reilly said "yep, yep"
Did you get it?
I stays on your mind like a fitted (uh)
Like diddy itmake you walk for cheesecakes to the city? (woo)
Rough chick, dirty jeans, ain't nothin pretty (uh)
Me and Clef steppin to the mic to get busy (c'mon)

In the mornin, in the evenin
In the nighttime, gotta have it
It's a feelin I can't fight it
You got me speakin another language
Bo, Habibbi, Nishtage'a
It's official raise your glasses
Cause this party gonna go to Damascus

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Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jeanelle Jean (/ˈwaɪklɪf ˈʒɑːn/; Haitian Creole pronunciation: [wajklɛf ʒã]; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian American rapper, singer, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country. He first received fame as a member of the acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees. more »

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Written by: Wyclef Jean, Jerry Duplessis, M. Elliot

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Party to Damascus" is a song that neatly fuses hip-hop, reggae, and pop elements to create a unique sound.
Collaboration
The song features prominent vocals from Missy Elliott, a well-known American rapper, singer, and songwriter, best known for her hits "Get Ur Freak On" and "Work It."
Album
"Party to Damascus" is included on Wyclef Jean's fourth studio album, "The Preacher's Son," released in November 2003.
Language
The song contains verses both in English and Haitian Creole, reflecting Wyclef Jean's Haitian roots.
Music Video
The music video for "Party to Damascus" features Wyclef Jean and Missy Elliott performing the song in an oriental setting, further emphasizing the song's international influences.
Chart Performance
Despite its catchy beat and the popularity of its performers, "Party to Damascus" had relatively modest chart success, reaching only number 65 on the UK Singles Chart, and failing to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are about Wyclef's journey from Haiti to becoming a successful artist, conveyed through the metaphor of partying from his hometown to Damascus.
Producers
"Party to Damascus" was produced by Wyclef Jean himself, alongside his regular collaborators Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis and Sedeck 'All Hands on Deck' Jean.
Song Meaning
On a deeper level, the song serves as Wyclef Jean's critique of the music industry and its focus on material wealth and superficial success.
Live Performances
Wyclef Jean has included "Party to Damascus" in the setlist of many of his concerts, where it is generally well-received by fans.
Remix
A remix version of the song, called "Party to Damascus Remix," was also released, featuring dancehall artist Beenie Man.

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