In celebration of Women’s History Month, Matt and Ryan dive deep into one of the most influential albums of all time: The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. We break down the seamless blend of neo-soul, hip-hop, and reggae, exploring how Hill’s raw honesty and soulful arrangements redefined the musical landscape. From the iconic classroom interludes to the chart-topping singles, we provide a full track-by-track review and discuss the enduring legacy of Lauryn Hill.

Listen to the album:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1BZoqf8Zje5nGdwZhOjAtD

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill/1276760743?ls

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lRo6wUst04Buqa-V-E55zmc2Dl_571ROs&si=6l-6qDqvc1Y1ZJ0r

Purchase the album:

https://www.amazon.com/What-Its-You-Reba-McEntire/dp/B000002P33

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

02:13 Last Week Recap

04:32 What is a Lauryn Hill?

16:55 Intro/Lost Ones

27:05 Ex-Factor

34:22 To Zion (featuring Carlos Santana)

40:44 Doo Wop (That Thing)

50:37 Superstar

57:29 Final Hour

01: 04:20 When It Hurts So Bad

01:10:14 Ways to Support the Show

01:14:31 I Used to Love Him (featuring Mary J. Blige)

01:19:28 Forgive Them Father

01:24:36 Every Ghetto, Every City

01:31:49 Nothing Even Matters (featuring D'Angelo)

01:37:39 Everything Is Everything

01:43:46 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

01:49:43 Can't Take My Eyes Off You

01:53:37 Tell Him

01:59:20 Overall Thoughts, Ratings and Next Album Recommendations

02:09:23 Next Week's Review