A soaring tribute to her firstborn son, featuring Carlos Santana on guitar.
The album is structured as a concept record, featuring classroom interludes voiced by poet Ras Baraka that explore the nature of love.
"The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" was a critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling over 19 million copies worldwide. The album earned Hill eight Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, Best New Artist, and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. The album has been widely praised for its innovative production, lyrical depth, and Hill's soulful, genre-bending vocals.
A social commentary wrapped in an infectious, classic beat.