Check The Credits: Jerry Wonda On Producing For The Fugees, Shakira, Mary J. Blige And More

10.31.2013

MUSIC

“911” – Wyclef Jean feat. Mary J. Blige

That record was a very special record. We were working on the Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book album. Clef came up with that melody. I wanted it to be hip-hop as soon as he told me it was going to be with Mary J. Blige. It had to be as street as possible, but at the same time sexy. We came with that crazy drum pattern and that was it. That record touched a lot of people globally. That record has that classic Jerry Wonda and Wyclef vibe. That’s one of those records you can listen to after the club, after work, whenever. It’s just a great vibe. I love that record. And I love Mary. She’s the queen.

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