No. 1 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill (1998)
In the fall of 1998, the former Fugee emerged with this stirring combination of soul, hip-hop, reggae, pop and gospel and pushed critics and audiences back on their behinds. Miseducation … still stands as one of the most brilliant albums ever released and a towering statement from one of the most beloved artists of her generation.
