The 90's gave us some great artists: R. Kelly, Mint Condition and some other names that will forever be part of R & B history. They performed with a passion and zest, that captivated the whole world. The good thing about great music, is that it doesn't matter what genre it is, if the sound is incredible it will draw the attention of every fan of the music world. The beautiful and alluring voice of Lauryn Hill is a prime example of this effect.
She combined rap lyrics and 50's harmony on her song, "That thing," and it ruled the airwaves when it first came out. Even today, on some radio stations, they still play it and listeners will call in and ask to hear it again. That's when you know a song is powerful.
Lauryn Hill started off as a member of The Fugees and immediately made a mark in the music world. Her soulful voice and unbridled street lyrics, made even the most hardcore lyrics blush. Then, as with every great performer, something happened. Lauryn departed from The Fugees and made her solo album. The solo album is a big step for a member of any music trio. It can be a double-edged sword, a huge success or a career destroying failure.
In her case, it was a huge success, songs like "Zion" and "Lost One", captured the essence of R & B and Hip-Hop in such a matter, that made the entire music world stand still. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" turned out to be a musical education that the whole world and industry needed.
Defoncia Herndon is an Administrator of 21 Blackstreet and the Owner of Herndon Marketing. He can be reached at Defoncia76@gmail.com
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