Fugees - No Woman, No Cry Ft. | Stephen Marley

Contrary to the common misconception that the title means "no woman equals no crying," the phrase "No, woman, nuh cry" in Jamaican Patois actually translates to .

: The Fugees localized the song by changing the original lyric "in a government yard in Trenchtown" to " in a government yard in Brooklyn ," connecting the message of resilience to their own environment.

: Though widely attributed to Bob Marley, the songwriting credit was famously given to his friend Vincent Ford , who ran a soup kitchen in Trenchtown. This allowed the song's royalties to fund the kitchen's operations for decades. Fugees - No Woman, No Cry ft. Stephen Marley

Watch the official music video featuring the Fugees recording in the studio with Stephen Marley:

: Directed by Marcus Nispel , the video features the group in a recording studio alongside Stephen Marley, interspersed with clips of Bob Marley performing. The Remix vs. Album Version Contrary to the common misconception that the title

: The single was a massive international hit, peaking at number 2 in the UK and reaching the top of the charts in New Zealand.

The Fugees' cover of featuring Stephen Marley is a notable reimagining of the Bob Marley and the Wailers classic. Originally released as the fourth single from the Fugees' multi-platinum second album, The Score (1996), the track features Wyclef Jean on lead vocals and backing vocals from Stephen and Sharon Marley. Song History and Significance This allowed the song's royalties to fund the

: The track was produced by Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill , with additional production from Pras and Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis .