TvOne's hit television show "Unsung" returns with a slew of artists in its lineup. The series "Unsung" focuses on the lives and careers of artists who used to be mega popular but have since seen a decline in celebrity. The show "uncovers the stories behind once well-known R&B and soul music artists, bands, or groups who exploded onto the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed
by a major crisis that caused them to be essentially unappreciated by
later generations of contemporary R&B and soul music listeners." (Source: Wikipedia)
This season will include an episode on Haitian-American superstar Wyclef Jean, airing on July 9th at 9pm ET. Wyclef once topped all the charts, whether it was with the Fugees or when he went solo and released "The Carnival". What many may not know is that Wyclef is very prolific behind the scenes as well, having produced albums for a number of top artists. Wyclef continues to make music today and in fact released a new video just this week for a song titled "Girls, Girls, Girls", a collaboration with Haitian artist T-Micky.
From TvOne:
WYCLEF
Premiere: Sunday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET
Wyclef Jean is a Haitian born, multi-talent who skyrocketed to fame with his group, The Fugees, in the late ‘90s. Along with fellow Haitian Pras Michel and songstress Lauryn Hill, the trio broke records with their critically acclaimed sophomore album, “The Score,” which became a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning hit. When romance troubles between Wyclef and Lauryn forced them to disband, many thought Wyclef would fade into obscurity. Instead, he succeeded in his own career with hits like “We’re Trying to Stay Alive” and “’Gone Till November,” while becoming a sought-after writer/ producer for acts like Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Shakira and Carlos Santana. Insights from family and friends are provided by Kurtis Blow, Claudette Ortiz, and DJ Red Alert.
Premiere: Sunday, July 9 at 9 p.m. ET
Wyclef Jean is a Haitian born, multi-talent who skyrocketed to fame with his group, The Fugees, in the late ‘90s. Along with fellow Haitian Pras Michel and songstress Lauryn Hill, the trio broke records with their critically acclaimed sophomore album, “The Score,” which became a multi-platinum, Grammy-winning hit. When romance troubles between Wyclef and Lauryn forced them to disband, many thought Wyclef would fade into obscurity. Instead, he succeeded in his own career with hits like “We’re Trying to Stay Alive” and “’Gone Till November,” while becoming a sought-after writer/ producer for acts like Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Shakira and Carlos Santana. Insights from family and friends are provided by Kurtis Blow, Claudette Ortiz, and DJ Red Alert.
One of our favorite film websites, Shadow and Act, has a list of all of the episodes of 'Unsung' airing this season. Check it out HERE
