The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Is Released – Today in Hip-Hop
[ad_1] XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment:Aug. 25, 1998: Few albums in hip-hop history have reverberated as loudly as Lauryn Hill's debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which was released on this day in 1998.In the aftermath of the breakups of the Fugees and her relationship with group member Wyclef Jean, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill explored the personal struggles of its creator, Lauryn Hill. On the album, Ms. Hill dove into topics like motherhood, loss, spirituality and relationship strife.A diverse album musically, Ms. Hill goes beyond the boundaries of hip-hop by incorporating elements of neo-soul, reggae and R&B on the album. The New Jersey-born rhymer's remarkable talents form a cohesive album that feels...
