Nr. 22 – Lauryn Hill

With Lauryn, it’s the same as with Whitney; people who know me should not be surprised to see her on this list. When I was in 8^th grade I remember one day sitting in the school library reading an article about Lauryn Hill releasing her debut album. This became an important step for me forming my own taste in music. When I was 12, 13 or so, I saw Sister Act 2 for the first time and I was so impressed by the character Rita when she sang His Eye Is on the Sparrow. I had no idea at the time that it was the same woman rapping on a CD I had found in my brother’s room. I don’t know when I connected the dots and understood it was the one and the same woman who mastered three genres I really liked – hip hop, gospel and neo soul, but ever since I’ve been a big fan. I could write a long explanation to why Lauryn is cool but I think I have written enough about her and I think you get the picture. Just watch the clips. Someone has written a comment on the Fugees clip “Lauryn Hill = best female MC ever...scratch that, one of the best MCs ever”. Watch the reaction from the audience when Lauryn starts free styling at 1:25.