Fugees' "Ready or Not" w/ Wyclef Jean
What song connects 1960s soul, Irish new age, and ’90s hip-hop? Diallo Riddle and LUXXURY go deep on Fugees’ classic “Ready or Not” with special guest Wyclef Jean. Together, they deconstruct the track’s haunting beat, uncover its surprisingly sourced bassline, and unpack the layered samples and interpolations that helped turn the song into a defining moment in hip-hop history.
Songs Discussed:
“Ready Or Not” - Fugees
“Maria Maria” - Santana feat. The Product G&B
“No, No, No Part 2” - Destiny’s Child feat. Wyclef Jean
“Hips Don’t Lie” - Shakira feat. Wyclef Jean
“What Would You Do?” - City…
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