Fugees
The Score

THE REVIEW

After a not-so-brilliant debut, the Fugees try again and in 1996 (a very eventful year for the world of rap) they present their second album: "The Score", which can easily be defined as their masterpiece and one of the best hip-hop albums released in the '90s.

The album can certainly be considered a "mix" of different genres: it ranges from reggae to dub and again to Caribbean rhythms and soul, with the drums and bass lines finally mixed with reggae soul and hip hop.

The album therefore spans and moves between splendid ballads, danceable rhythms and protest songs. The entire affair is wonderfully managed primarily by Lauryn Hill's magnificent voice, sometimes sweet and sensual, at other times sharp as a razor. We cannot forget the work of Prakazrel "Pras" Michel and Wyclef Jean, who rap in the best way and create ideal backgrounds to maximize Lauryn's voice.
Played countless times on your player, definitely "Ready Or Not", "Fu-Gee-La", "How Many Mics" in addition to the cover of Roberta Flack "Killing Me Softly" and that of Bob Marley "No Woman, No Cry". To close with some numbers: the album sold 17 million copies; it won two Grammy Awards in 1996: the first as Best Rap Album for The Score, the second as Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for Lauryn's sublime interpretation in "Killing Me Softly".

A must-listen for those who want to approach this genre that sets itself apart from the hip-hop of 50 Cent and Fabri Fibra...