She is best known for being a member of the Fugees and for her critically acclaimed solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which won numerous awards and broke several sales records.
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) remains Hill's only solo studio album. It received massive critical acclaim, showcasing a representation of life and relationships and locating a contemporary womanist voice within the neo soul genre.
Birth name | Lauryn Noelle Hill |
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Also known as | Ms. Lauryn Hill L. Boogie |
Born | May 26, 1975 South Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | R&B, soul, neo soul, hip hop, folk, reggae |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, actress |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Columbia, Ruffhouse |
Associated acts | Fugees, Nas |
Website | www.lauryn-hill.com |
Discography | Studio albums | Compilation albums | Singles | Songs | Tours | Videography | Filmography | Television