Lauryn Noel Hill (born May 26, 1975 in South Orange, New Jersey) is an American musical artist, and record producer, initially establishing her reputation as the most visible and vocal member of the
Fugees, then continued on to a solo career releasing
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hill's works primarily in the
neo-soul and
alternative rap styles, among other influences from
reggae and
folk. After a four year hiatus, she released the controversial
MTV Unplugged No. 2.0, a live recording of original material except for ‘So Much Things to Say’ and ‘The Conquering Lion’.