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Lauryn Noelle Hill (born May 26, 1975) is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actress.[1] She began her career while still in high school as a member of the Fugees. She rose to greater fame when she released her first solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.[2] The album received critical acclaim, won many awards, including five Grammy Awards, and was commercially successful.[3] After the release of her debut album, she took a four-year break. In 2002, Hill released MTV Unplugged No. 2.0, an album with more personal content that was recorded live, mostly solo with an acoustic guitar.[4] In recent years, she has recorded songs for soundtracks and has performed at secular music festivals. Hill has six children.[5]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lauryn Noelle Hill |
Born | New Jersey, U.S. | May 25, 1975
Origin | New Jersey, U.S. |
Genres | R&B Hip hop soul reggae fusion |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Producer, Actress |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
Years active | 1987–present |
Labels | Columbia, Ruffhouse |
Website | lauryn-hill |
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