Wyclef Jean and Vevo share a new episode of Vevo Footnotes, going behind the scenes of The Fugees’ defining anthem "Ready Or Not" to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their landmark album The Score. The song became one of the group’s biggest international hits, charting in the Top 10 in more than 15 countries worldwide. Widely considered one of the standout records from The Score, "Ready or Not" showed the group’s ability to merge mainstream appeal with a deeper message.
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In the episode, Wyclef reflects on the making of the song and its music video, which was created before AI and relied on real helicopters, real explosions, and physically demanding stunts that he performed himself. He recalls intense moments during the fight scenes that almost dislocated his shoulder, as well as the underwater sequence that had him terrified and secured with clamps due to his inability to swim. He also credits Lauryn Hill for deepening his appreciation of soul music and the Delphonics sample, and shares that he discovered the Enya "Boadicea" sample while watching the movie Sleepwalkers.
Wyclef also reflects on the Fugees’ identity as more than just a music group and emphasizes their role as a voice for the community. He describes the "Ready or Not" video as one of the most fun experiences he has ever had, comparing it to The Fugees’ version of "The Avengers." Closing the episode, he remembers the Fugees’ philosophy: "We're not going to do music." "We're going to be a movement. Because the movement is going to be bigger than the music. So no matter where anybody is in any part of the world, they can feel like they're part of the movement."
