Lauryn Hill: American rapper and singer
Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress.
She began her career while still in high school as a member of the Fugees. She rose to greater fame when she released her first solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The album received critical acclaim, won many awards, including five Grammy Awards, and was commercially successful. After the release of her debut album, she took a four-year break. In 2002, Hill released MTV Unplugged No. 2.0, an album with more personal content that was recorded live, mostly solo with an acoustic guitar. In recent years, she has recorded songs for soundtracks and has performed at secular music festivals. Hill has six children.
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 Lauryn Hill at Central Park, October 6, 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lauryn Noelle Hill |
| Born | May 25, 1975 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Origin | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B Hip hop soul reggae fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Producer, Actress |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Labels | Columbia, Ruffhouse |
| Website | lauryn-hill |
Discography
- The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998)
- MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 (2002)
References
Other websites
- Lauryn Hill's official website
- Lauryn Hill on IMDb
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