Grammy award-winning rapper Wyclef Jean resurfaced at Brooklyn Bowl on Tuesday night for the first of two shows this month. The former Fugees frontman/producer played for over two and a half hours, tackling covers of Bob Marley’s “No Woman, No Cry” and “Redemption Song”, running through several Fugees covers, including a popping “Fu-Gee-La > Killing Me Softly” (using Ms. Lauryn Hill‘s pre-recorded voice from the original tracks) and showcasing the breadth of his writing with other artists.
Throughout the night, in addition to multiple outfit changes, Jean showcased his dexterity as a guitar player. He even busted out some old school B-boy moves with his best friend from growing up, and ended the night in traditional Carnival costume joined by dancers on stage.
Jean was on Fox’s Good Day New York earlier in the day discussing several things, including the 20th anniversary of the Fugees’ hit album The Score, and telling his ex-bandmates Pras and Ms. Hill to holler at him if they would like to do a reunion tour. That would be something, wouldn’t it?
[videos/pics/review courtesy of Marc Millman]
“Gone ‘Til November”:
“Fu-Gee-La > Killing Me Softly”:
“Stayin’ Alive”:
