Party to Damascus

"Party to Damascus" is a song by Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean featuring guest vocals from Missy Elliott. It was written by Jean and Elliott for his fourth studio album, The Preacher's Son (2003). Released as the album's lead single, it peaked at number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart,^[1] number 49 on the Swedish Singles Chart and number 20 on the Norwegian Singles Chart.^[2] In Europe, the song was released as a double A-side with "Industry", a song which charted at number 73 on the U.S. R&B chart due to strong downloads.^[3]

"Party to Damascus"
Single by Wyclef Jean featuring Missy Elliott
from the album The Preacher's Son
Released	September 30, 2003 (UK) November 25, 2003 (Europe)
Recorded	2002
Genre	Reggae fusion hip-hop dancehall
Length	4:03
Label	J
Songwriters	Wyclef Jean Melissa Elliott
Producers	Wyclef Jean Jerry Duplessis Sedeck Jean
Wyclef Jean singles chronology
"Pussycat" (2002) "Party to Damascus" (2003) "President" (2004)
Missy Elliott singles chronology
"Pass That Dutch" (2003) "Party to Damascus" (2003) "Tush" (2004)

Track listing

UK CD Single (82876 568222)

1. "Party to Damascus" - 4:03
2. "Party to Damascus" (Radio Edit - No Intro) - 3:45
3. "Party to Damascus" (Instrumental) - 4:03

European CD Single

1. "Party to Damascus" - 4:03
2. "Industry" - 3:02
3. "Industry" (Reggae Version Featuring Trial) - 3:26
4. "Industry" (Video) - 3:42

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2003)	Peak position
Germany (GfK)[4]	65
Norway (VG-lista)[5]	20
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6]	49
UK Singles (OCC)[7]	29
US Billboard Hot 100[8]	65
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9]	34