The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Release Date: August 25, 1998

Format: CD

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo studio album by the American rapper and singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill. It was released on August 19, 1998, by Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records. Recorded after Hill's band Fugees went on hiatus, the album is almost entirely written and produced by Hill. It is a concept album about educating oneself on love, with lyrical themes encompassing relationship complexities, interpersonal conflicts, motherhood, and faith. Predominantly a neo soul and R&B record, Miseducation also incorporates hip-hop, reggae, and soul, and features guest appearances from Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, and D'Angelo.

1. Intro (0:47)
2. Lost Ones (5:33)
3. Ex-Factor (5:26)
4. To Zion (6:09)
5. Doo Wop (That Thing) (5:20)
6. Superstar (4:57)
7. Final Hour (4:16)
8. When It Hurts So Bad (5:42)
9. I Used To Love Him (5:39)
10. Forgive Them Father (5:15)
11. Every Ghetto, Every City (5:14)
12. Nothing Even Matters (5:50)
13. Everything Is Everything (4:53)
14. The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill (4:17)
15. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (3:41)
16. Tell Him (4:40)