| From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Wyclef Jean |
| Cover: | Wyclef Jean The Mansion.jpg |
| Released: | November 10, 2009[1] |
| Recorded: | 2008–2009 |
| Length: | 56:34 |
| Label: | Carnival House |
| Producer: | |
| Prev Year: | 2007 |
| Next Year: | 2010 |
From the Hut, to the Projects, to the Mansion is a concept album released by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean, released on November 10, 2009.[1] The album, Jean's seventh overall, is a collaboration with disc jockey DJ Drama, which tells the story of the fictional character Toussaint St. Jean, who is based on the 18th century Haitian revolutionary Toussaint L'Ouverture.[2] The album, which was co-produced by Jean and long-term collaborator Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, contains guest appearances from Timbaland, Eve, Cyndi Lauper and Lil' Kim, and production from The Runners.
Two singles were released from the album: "Warrior's Anthem", released on October 13, and "You Don't Wanna Go Outside", featuring Maino, released on November 3. "We Made It" and "More Bottles", featuring Timbaland were also released as instant grat downloads following the purchase of the parent album from Wyclef's official store.[1]