"By 1996, the world had seen many hip-hop blockbusters. Some of these albums were pop, others were gangsta albums, and some were labeled with the slightly condescending label "socially conscious. Few, if any, checked all three boxes, and none was more successful - artistically or commercially - than Fugees' second album
The instrumentation is as for rock fans, a fairly obvious Bob Marley cover for potheads and college kids, and enough soulful vocals from figurehead Lauryn Hill to middle-aged listeners still undecided about hip-hop. Clef, Hill and third member Pras Michael - the man responsible for getting the whole thing rolling in the late 80s - were militant and melodic, fighters for change and followers of pop music" (billboard)
The instrumentation is as for rock fans, a fairly obvious Bob Marley cover for potheads and college kids, and enough soulful vocals from figurehead Lauryn Hill to middle-aged listeners still undecided about hip-hop. Clef, Hill and third member Pras Michael - the man responsible for getting the whole thing rolling in the late 80s - were militant and melodic, fighters for change and followers of pop music" (billboard)