Wyclef Jean's Bold 7-Album Gamble — Quincy Jones' Guiding Advice Fuels 'Quantum Leap'

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News (2 / 1) 08.05.2026 21:58 / Simo

Why the cause is personal

Speaking as Honorary Benefit Chair at the 2026 Music Will Benefit in New York on May 7, Jean tied the project to his roots. He recalled Velsburg High School in Newark and music teacher Valerie Price, who invested in students and even took a jazz ensemble to compete in Pasadena — memories that fuel his support for music in public schools.

A career of collaborations

Jean's decades-long work spans hits and partnerships, from Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" to Mary J. Blige's "911," Destiny's Child, Santana and a televised tribute performance of "Delia's Gone" honoring Johnny Cash in 1999.