Ms. Lauryn Hill – The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

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Artist: Ms. Lauryn Hill

Title: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Year: 1998

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1. Intro (0:47)
2. Lost Ones (5:33)
3. Ex-Factor (5:26)
4. To Zion (feat. Carlos Santana) (6:09)
5. Doo Wop (That Thing) (5:20)
6. Superstar (4:57)
7. Final Hour (4:16)
8. When It Hurts so Bad (5:42)
9. I Used to Love Him (feat. Mary J. Blige) (5:39)
10. Forgive Them Father (5:15)
11. Every Ghetto, Every City (5:14)
12. Nothing Even Matters (feat. D'Angelo) (5:50)
13. Everything Is Everything (4:53)
14. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (3:55)
15. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - (I Love You Baby) (3:41)
16. Tell Him (4:40)

Review

"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" is more than just an album; it's a heartfelt journal that resonates with the very essence of human experience. As Lauryn Hill's debut solo project, it's a melting pot of neo-soul, R&B, and sprinkles of hip-hop soul and reggae that perfectly cradle her deeply introspective lyrics. The circumstances surrounding its creation were intense—the disbanding of the Fugees, Lauryn's pregnancy—which only adds to the authenticity and vulnerability of the album. It's no surprise that when it dropped in '98, it was a cultural bombshell, breaking sales records and securing a top spot on the Billboard 200.

This album birthed timeless tracks like "Doo Wop (That Thing)", "Ex-Factor", and "Everything Is Everything", cementing itself as a pivotal force in music. When I think about the impact it had, winning five Grammys, including Album of the Year, speaks volumes. But more than that, it's the way it set the stage for the evolution of a whole genre, influencing countless artists. Fast forward to 2021, and it going diamond just confirms that "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" is an enduring masterpiece that continues to inspire and move listeners with its poignant storytelling and soul-stirring beats. - Ethan