Jaspora - Wyclef Jean

[nomibe2911]

Wyclef was a major force in Miami when Haitians were ashamed to represent their nationality. I remember being in Miami and people used to lie about being Haitian and when Wyclef came out and represented hard and made it cool to be Haitian then everybody represented. Wyclef deserves a lot of credit for that.

[1louna1]

that's true

[imsodamnhot]

I have no idea what he is saying, but this was my favorite song on the whole album. Great song

[maxpowersstp]

this song + herb = A much better day!!!

[stacerobin1]

From the blan perspective, people of Haitian descent need to STAND UP and BE PROUD and SUPPORT the talented and passionate people and culture of Haiti. I'm not Haitian but I have lived in Haiti. It is magnificent and unique in all the world. The poverty has killed the confidence of the people. Just when things finally looked a bit better the quake... I see you Haiti. I love you. You are special and your people deserve the same opportunities that free people have all over the world. Remnen...

[stacerobin1]

I'm from South Carolina. In 1997 I was a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Haiti, where I was introduced to the music of the Fugees. I was blessed to experience firsthand the impact of this music on the beleagured people of Haiti. I'll never forget the first time I heard Yele, on a camion, in the mountains between PauP and Jacmel. Everyone was singing their hearts out. It was beautiful.

[DanielFamilia29]

Wyclef Jean ki pi bon an!

[masquara1]

Mwen menm mwen nan renmen ak chante sa a! :D

[jujo12211]

i love this song it is amazing i rate this cd top of the line

[talljib]

i'm trini and me and my mans from st.lucia used to bump this album damn near everyday whilst going to school in Alabama!!!

It helped us get through some rough times out there!!!

one love ayiti

[BoxOfOranges84]

you know a song is great when you're singing along and you dont know the language

[gyallisfilife]

its haitian why would dey use a reggae beat?

[trinity22love]

hilarious the word to this, love it

[mediaspace123]

the music great. but one question still hunts me. his singing in francais .

do Haiti speaks french .

and also he says thinh in sort of CREOL.

i speak creol also and was wondering what creol is this

[mlking213]

@mediaspace123

They teach french in school..so yeah many Haitians speak french.

But, this song is in creole not french

[stacerobin1]

@mlking213 Written, it is "Kreyol" yes? It is a beautiful language and should be written down as much as possible.Haiti is unique in all the world.

[mediaspace123]

the music great. but one question still hunts me. his singing in francais .

do Haiti speaks french .

[jscartv]

come on baby!! nice! sweet!!

[meningees]

I Embrace my culture way before Wyclef came on the scene! I remember this kid back in High School was clearly Haitian and he was like he's canadian so everytime we saw we use to scream "guet coco manman' ou massissi" in his face and he still use to act like he did'nt understand LOL!!

[albabyluv7]

The song is about the Diaspora 's experience in the USA.

[ayitibebe]

ayiti ayiti!!! PROUD TO BE A HAITIAN GIRL!!!!!!! merci wyclef

[msprettydainty]

translate please..

[ChefRaekwon94]

what language is this?

[albabyluv7]

@ChefRaekwon94 Haitian Creole ( French Mix Dialect)

[UnifiedBeauty2008]

I was born in America. I am not ashamed to say I am HAITIAN!!!!!!!

[TheMacjean]

All my proud haitians go check my new haitian rap video ..type (macjin uno) thank you all for the supports

[kennyt8016]

this beat is crazy sick wanna lay back kick it on the beach or by the pool side drink in hand just relaxing. this whole album was and is great

[laffy]

i love being haitian

[bloodinbloodout666]

great 92thumps up 0thumps down......this album was the shit and still the shit wyclef 4ever HAITIAN tumps up

[zamora01jenna]

I love Wyclef! :)

[TheSesone]

EPIC SONG ABOUT OUR DIASPORA!!!

[jonnut]

Just listened to apocalypse and then I had to find this track. Love this song!

[AngryUrsaring]

I love this album!

This track is just so laid back!

[jimichild]

don't know what happened to him artistically after this album....this album to me was equally as good as miseducation....

[midems22]

Jaspora 

[SOMAWEED]

THNX FOR SHARING :D

[tygerrstile]

this song literally gives me chills! oooooo the memories!!! "POUKISA?!!"

[srecar6]

Didnt papa jube use this beat in 92?

[jeanjeudy]

Diasporaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. I am proud to be Haitian-American

[dwadefan4lyfe2]

haiti stand up

[phizzle50]

@dwadefan4lyfe2 that's right. Wyclef is helping my people stand up. Giving us someone to brag about, and to be proud of. Shout to Jozy Altidore too. And any other Haitian doing big things out there.

[eclectica1]

Quite possibly my favourite foreign language track ever. Played this repeatedly when I bought The Carnival all those years ago.

Stay strong Haiti.

[takerrl]

He should redo some of these songs for a Haiti benefit....love this tune fyah!

[mphil7]

all my levites stand up

[NaisCz]

I need of this instrumental!!! HELP MEE

[kdawg911]

I remember buying this Album when it came out on Cassette tape one of his Best Albums Period.

[klimaxxx06]

Stand with Israel!!

[trock3155]

This song is a sample of "Heathen" by Bob Marley, but the lyrics are original to Wyclef afaik.

[collegecloud]

@trock3155 OMG you're right!! I would've NEVER picked up on that on my own! I love The Heathen by Bob Marley and I couldn't figure out why Jaspora hit me instantly wow so obvious now!

[snellaw]

i need every song on this album to be on youtube.... zoe4life respect it or kill yourself!

[kei541]

@snellaw

respect wyclef and buy the album

[oprecha]

anyone got the instrumental to this?

[notafauxpas]

part 6: Men Flatbush do not respect Diaspora Men Canada do not respect Diaspora Men Miami do not respect Diaspora Pa Kayos do not respect diaspora Papa Djoume do not respect Diaspora Refugees do not respect Diaspora Men Florida do not respect Diaspora Wrong things done are going to finish worse If you disrespect native-born Done wrong things are going to finish worse Disrespect Haitians you will get hit... Jaspora has to respect Jaspora Jaspora has to respect Jaspora

[ultimatechorus]

Thanks, this is one of my favorite songs by Wyclef even though I didn't understand what he was saying. Now I know what he is saying/talking about I love it even more. Thanks for the translation.

[notafauxpas]

np.

[notafauxpas]

She said I changed because I am Haitian

They taught me a lesson, they put me in prison.

I see Diaspora women and Diaspora men

There are people who are not going to make it because

they will sleep with the fishes

They lost their knowledge just like a priest without

religion

Diaspora do not respect Diaspora

If you are a Diaspora I am going to give you to sharks Diaspora do not respect Diaspora

If you are a Diaspora tonight were going to disarm you Port-au-Prince do not respect Diaspora

[notafauxpas]

Part 3: Diaspora do not respect Diaspora If you are a Diaspora tonight we're going to disarm you Diaspora ha ha o, put your hands up! I am going to take them and throw them in prison I will make them know who is Toussaint I will make them know who is Dessalines After, we will let them go and send them back to Brooklyn So he could go to his mother who is cooking in the kitchen His mom looked at him and said "Man, you've changed"

[notafauxpas]

Part 2: Why? Every night you are sleeping with Jezebel! You're scared to say Haitian girls are beautiful! Beautiful girls are beautiful... I respect your name just like I respect the angel Gabriel Here, Diaspora men want to take you to hotels, Start talking English, turning to playboy channel They do not respect Israel. Diaspora do not respect Diaspora If you are a Diaspora I am going to give you to sharks

[notafauxpas]

translation: This is what the world was waiting for Wyclef who came from the Fugees Jeremie, Haiti, Port-au-Prince, Flatbush... Jaspora doesn't respect Jaspora Ever since I was little, I left Haiti There's some that went to Brooklyn there's some that went to Miami Why do Jamaicans always say they are Jamaicans, But Haitians are afraid to say they are Haitians?Why? Are you scared to say your name is Samuel? Why? Are you scared to say you're with Israel?

[computrgreen]

What does he say

[fuckerz9]

that is creol words....a mix of french and african

[0712chx]

Jasporah (you have to respect) jaspora

Until I was little I leave Haiti

I went to Brooklin and Miami

We always speaking about Jamaicans

But Haitian was affraid to say "I am an haitian"

And after ask for some creole speakers because I can't traduct all the lyrics...

However I'm a french!!

[UCFCelebrity]

Wyclef really is a pillar in making Haitian Americans like me, embrace their culture even when peers of other cultures would try to discourage us from reppin' who we are!

[wj2107]

i have and always will rep haiti regardless of what others think cuz haiti needs support and naturally it is a big part of who i am, so why not embrace it

Big ups to all My Haitians-esp those who arent afraid to Represent!

[donaldeasterling]

@UCFCelebrity I am a born American from English decent, but I've always had an interest in Haiti since I was a kid and learned in school about Toussaint L'overture (sp ?) and its amazing history. I dont know Creole but songs like sang fezi, and jaspora you can even tell there is alot of feeling behind his words. Having looked up the translation there is no doubt. Amazing people in Haiti and amazing feeling from Wyclef.

[perkinsmarlon]

my indian freind brought me this cd in like 97 i played it every day after school for like a whole year and summer this whole album was a classic

[kdawg911]

This whole Album was amazing, I remember buying it in 98 i think I played that cassette tape over and over.

[Shystichu]

@kdawg911 This album got me through basic training and AIT back then.

[EoBzombie]

@kdawg911 dude thats how old it is?! i member my father bought it and i found it and wow that was epic!! x) this is awsome!

[RevengeIsScorpion]

@kdawg911

yes it was amazing

[Roccaleta]

awesome song, best for me

[garyr503]

the gutiar solos throughout are so cool

[eclectica1]

Out of all the creole songs he's done, this one is my fave by far!!!!!!!!

[ShawnsPerspective]

This song help get me thru my army training after basic training man those were good times back then.

[fuckerz9]

my favorite wyclef song

[fykeme]

definitely my favourite wyclef song!

[fuckerz9]

^probably my favorite wyclef song

[R3oooX]

best music :D

[susieq2irene]

siiiiiiick

[uarewhatubuy]

lol