Beyond the numbers, The Score transformed hip-hop by elevating the role of women in the genre. Lauryn Hill’s dual threat as an elite emcee and a world-class vocalist shattered boundaries, paving the way for her solo masterpiece, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill . Furthermore, the album brought Haitian culture and the plight of refugees ("Fugees" being short for refugees) into mainstream pop-culture conversations. How to Legitimately Stream and Experience The Score
The Score is widely available on Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, and Amazon Music. If missing, it may be due to regional licensing. Use a VPN or purchase the download directly.
You can legally stream or purchase the album on major digital platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, or YouTube Music.
: Built around a haunting sample of Enya's "Boadicea" and a re-sung chorus from The Delfonics, this track features some of the sharpest lyricism of the 90s. Hill’s opening verse remains one of the most celebrated intros in rap history.
| # | Title | Notes | |---|---|---| | 1 | Red Intro | | | 2 | How Many Mics | Features a standout opening verse from Lauryn Hill | | 3 | Ready or Not | Heavily samples The Delfonics and Enya | | 4 | Zealots | | | 5 | The Beast | | | 6 | Fu-Gee-La | The album's lead single, celebrating hip-hop culture | | 7 | Family Business | Featuring John Forté | | 8 | Killing Me Softly With His Song | The Grammy-winning, chart-topping cover of the Roberta Flack classic | | 9 | The Score | Featuring Diamond D | | 10 | The Mask | | | 11 | Cowboys | Featuring the New Jersey collective Outsidaz | | 12 | No Woman, No Cry | A heartfelt cover of the Bob Marley classic | | 13 | Manifest/Outro | |
A laid-back, reggae-infused hit that demonstrated their ability to create infectious radio-friendly tunes without compromising their underground roots.