The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by American singer Lauryn Hill, who previously enjoyed great success with the Fugees. The neo-soul album was released on August 25, 1998 by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. It has received numerous awards.

Reception

John Bush from the music database Allmusic peer reviewed the album as a collection of open personal and political statements, which established a musical era next to the commercial success.

The album has an entry in Robert Dimerys 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. The local critic Jim Harrington highlights the musical range and vocal abilities Hills: " She moves from hip-hop at Fugees - style ( " Lost Ones ") to sprühendem Pop ( " Doo Wop ( That Thing ) "). It is an impressive rapper who have their own style on " Final Hour " ".

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill finished second in the published in book form in 2005 -time list of the American music magazine Rolling Stone space 308 of the 500 best music albums of all time. The Score from the Fugees brought it into this list at No. 469

Awards

The album was honored at the 1999 Grammy Awards in the categories of Album of the Year and Best R & B Album.

Title list

All titles have been, unless indicated in parentheses, written by Lauryn Hill.