- Lauryn Hill’s cult debut album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hillis number one on Apple Music’s list of the 100 greatest albums of all time
- The classic 1998 record beat out albums by Beyoncé, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Prince, Nirvana, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse, Kendrick Lamar and Frank Ocean
- Apple Music began releasing a celebratory playlist on May 13 with a 10-day countdown
Apple Music has definitely released The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill the best album of all time.
On Wednesday, May 22, the streaming platform unveiled the top 10 records ranked on its list of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time, with Ms. Lauryn Hill’s iconic debut taking the top spot. The 1998 Grammy Award-winning Album of the Year outsold classics by Beyoncé (Lemonade), the Beatles (Abbey Road), Michael Jackson (Thriller), Prince (Purple rain), Nirvana (Nevermind), Stevie Wonder (Songs in the key of life), Amy Winehouse (Back to black), Kendrick Lamar (good kid, crazy city) and Frank Ocean (Blonde).
In honor of Hill’s no. 1-crowned album, Apple Music surprised the 48-year-old “Doo Wop (That Thing)” artist with an intimate dinner Tuesday night to announce the news of her new milestone.
“This is my award,” Hill told the streamer in a statement, “but it’s a rich, deep story, and it involves so many people, and so much sacrifice, and so much time, and so much shared love.”
Lauryn Hill of The Fugees performs during “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” 25th Anniversary Tour at Scotiabank Arena on October 26, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario.
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On May 13, Apple Music began releasing its celebratory album list, kicking off a 10-day countdown in which each day 10 iconic albums are named as “the greatest records ever made.” The list also includes albums by Madonna (As a prayer), The Rolling Stones (Exile on Main St.), Tupac (All eyes on me), Lady Gaga (A monster of fame), Adele (21), Usher (Confessions), Bad Bunny (Un Verano Sin Ti), JAY Z (Draft), Rihanna (Anti), Drake (Take care), Billie Eilish (When we all fall asleep, where do we go?), Taylor Swift (in 1989 [Taylor’s Version]) and more.
According to a press release, the list – which has sparked much discourse among music fans online – serves as an “editorial statement, completely independent of any streaming numbers on Apple Music” and “a love letter to the records that have shaped the world’s music lovers live and listen. ”
“The Top 100 brings together all the things that make Apple Music the ultimate service for music lovers — human leadership at its best, an appreciation for the art of storytelling and an unparalleled knowledge and love of music,” said Rachel Newman, Apple Music’s senior director of content and editorial. , in a statement. “We’ve been working on this for a very long time and it’s something we’re all incredibly proud of and excited to share with the world.”
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The Apple Music honor is the latest accolade to grace Hill’s record-breaking debut album. 21 May Wrong education he was named a 2024 Grammy Hall of Famer with numerous recordings by Guns N’ Roses, De La Soul, Buena Vista Social Club, Donna Summer, Charley Pride, Wanda Jackson, Kid Ory’s Creole Orchestra, the Doobie Brothers and William Bell.
At the inaugural gala and concert held on the same day in downtown Los Angeles, Andra Day performed a moving rendition of Hill’s famous song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You” by Frankie Valli to celebrate her first and only studio album, according to Vibe magazine.
Earlier this month Hill performed at Tonight’s show with her son, YG Marley, whom she shares with former footballer Rohan Marley. The mother-son duo sang a touching medley of “Ex-Factor” from Wrong educationalong with YG’s latest singles, 2023’s “Praise Jah in the Moonlight” and “Survival,” which was released on the same day as their performance.
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