Party to Damascus

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

"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 Records
Songwriter(s)	Jerry Duplessis Missy Elliott Wyclef Jean
Producer(s)	Duplessis 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)	65
Norway (VG-lista)	20
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)	49
UK Singles (OCC)	29
US Billboard Hot 100	65
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)	34