Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill is a neo-soul artist from East Orange, New Jersey.
New Jersey singer and rapper of the Fugees whose The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill won the Grammy for Album of the Year.
Who is Lauryn Hill?
Lauryn Hill is a singer, rapper and songwriter from East Orange, New Jersey. She first became famous as a member of the Fugees.
Known for
The Fugees' The Score (1996), with "Killing Me Softly" and "Ready or Not", and her only solo studio album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998). It won five Grammys, including Album of the Year, the first hip-hop album to do so. "Doo Wop (That Thing)" reached number one.
Style
She switches effortlessly between tough rap verses and soulful singing. Her songs mix hip-hop, soul, reggae and R&B with lyrics about love, faith, self-respect and the music industry.
Impact
Lauryn Hill proved that one artist could be a top MC and a top singer at the same time. Miseducation is regularly named one of the greatest albums ever and influenced artists from Drake to Kendrick Lamar.
Lauryn Hill: quick answers
What genre is Lauryn Hill?
Lauryn Hill’s music falls under Neo-Soul. Lauryn Hill is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where is Lauryn Hill from?
Lauryn Hill is from East Orange, New Jersey.
When did Lauryn Hill start?
Lauryn Hill has been active since 1993.
Which group is Lauryn Hill part of?
Lauryn Hill is a member of Fugees.
Who did Lauryn Hill influence?
Lauryn Hill influenced Nicki Minaj.
Which artists are similar to Lauryn Hill?
If you like Lauryn Hill, listen to Ari Lennox, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige and Rapsody.
