No, No, No cover

No, No, No

Wyclef Jean · 1997

22 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B · pop rap · East Coast hip-hop

A vibrant blend of hip-hop and R&B, layered with infectious melodies and rhythmic grooves.

Why this album works

'No, No, No' not only reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart but also introduced an influential sound that blended hip-hop with contemporary R&B. The album's tracks were pivotal in popularizing the genre fusion that would define late-90s music.
Career context
Released on November 11, 1997, 'No, No, No' marked Wyclef Jean's emergence as a solo artist after his success with The Fugees. This project followed his participation in the critically acclaimed album 'The Score', showcasing his ability to merge genres and solidify his identity outside the group.
Stylistic neighbors
Sean Kingston· Common· Mac Miller

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 No No No (Part II) Standout 3:31
  • 2 No No No (Part I) Standout 4:09
  • 3 No No No (Part II - w/o rap) 3:07
  • 4 No No No (Part II - a cappella) 3:28
  • 5 No No No (Part II - instrumental) Standout 3:29
  • 6 No No No (Part I - instrumental) 4:17

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