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Released in 1996, "The Score" is the second and final studio album by the American hip-hop group Fugees, comprising Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras Michel. The album blends hip-hop with reggae, soul, and R&B influences, featuring hit singles like "Killing Me Softly with His Song." It achieved massive commercial success, winning two Grammy Awards and selling over 17 million copies worldwide.
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Fugees - The Score ranks #34 of 215 in the Hip Hop Album ranking, behind Kendrick Lamar - DAMN., ahead of 2Pac - Me Against the World.
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When was The Score by the Fugees released?
The Score was released on February 13, 1996, as the Fugees' second studio album. It followed their 1994 debut 'Blunted on Reality' and became a massive commercial and critical success that far surpassed the first album.
How many copies did The Score sell worldwide?
The Score sold over 17 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling hip-hop albums of all time. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 39th Grammy Awards in 1997.
What are the biggest hit singles from The Score?
The album's biggest hit was a cover of Roberta Flack's 'Killing Me Softly with His Song,' which became a worldwide smash and won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Other notable singles included 'Fu-Gee-La' and 'Ready or Not,' both of which received significant radio and MTV rotation.
Was The Score the Fugees' last studio album?
Yes, The Score was the Fugees' final studio album, as the group—comprising Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel—disbanded shortly after its enormous success to pursue solo careers. Lauryn Hill went on to release her acclaimed solo debut 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' in 1998.
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