Raised in a tough neighborhood of South Orange, New Jersey, Lauryn Hill began her career as the youngest member and the only female in the hip hop group the Fugees. In 1998, she struck out on her own with the multiple-award-winning album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. In the wake of her success, Hill's desire to "give something back" led to her founding of the nonprofit Refugee Camp Youth Project. Lauryn Hill's music blends R&B, reggae, hip hop, and scripture, and brings to mind Roberta Flack and Stevie Wonder. Based on interviews Jacqueline Springer conducted with Hill, this biography illuminates the value systems that have motivated the singer. The book confronts stark realities while painting a warm and affectionate portrait of an entertainer and role model.
Lauryn Hill
