Lauryn Hill is one of the most influential artists in Hip Hop and R&B history. Her contributions to the music industry deserve to be both recognized and celebrated! Her critically acclaimed 1989 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, helped pave a very important path for not only female Hip-Hop artists but for Hip-Hop in general.
Lauryn got her start in the 1990’s when she joined Hip- Hop group, The Fugees. The band included rap legends Wyclef Jean, Pras, and of course, Ms. Lauryn Hill. With songs like “Ready Or Not” and “Killing Me Softly,” the band dominated the charts. Learn more about The Fugees at americansongwriter.com.
In 1998, Lauryn began working on her debut solo album which went multi-platinum in multiple countries and set a remarkable amount of records. The album effortlessly intertwines Hip-Hop, rap, and pop music into a beautiful, and soulful album, that is wonderfully unique. The album also highlighted her talent for the acoustic guitar.
Not only is she an incredibly talented singer and rapper, but she is a remarkable songwriter and renowned producer. Did you know she is also an actress? There are so many things the world should know about Lauryn Hill. She is so much more than just the records she has broken, but here is a good place to start.
For more details on Lauryn Hill, read this article by achievement.org.