After the massive success of the Fugees’ The Score, the popularity of any Refugee Camp solo project was guaranteed. No one, however, was prepared for the massive response to Lauryn Hill’s debut album.
Apart from the chart-topping singles “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and “Everything Is Everything”, the album includes collaborations with D’Angelo, Carlos Santana and soul diva Mary J Blige.
Her unique blend of Motown vocals and hip hop proved remarkably addictive, and the tracks are sweetly interspersed with classroom conversations on love. From the autobiographical and emotional lyrics of her own tracks to the stunning reinterpretations of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” and “Tell Him I Love Him,” Lauryn points to a new melodic direction in hip hop.
An album reminiscent of the classic soul records of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill deserved every one of its Grammies.