
Lauryn Hill on Her Own & On Fire!

The key. It's the flow, the flavor and the personality of the album. This album is hip hop with a real soul with Strong and Dynamic words AND beats.
Her voice. Textured and smooth all at once, you can lend her your ear, without reservations.
Her words. The fact that she chooses to say something of substance versus anything to sell a record makes this album the kind that all types of music lovers will value for a long time. Plus, you don't have to shut it off when somebody you respect enters the room, its clean and still powerful.
Comparison. I wish there was more in this vien of music. And while this album (which is polished, well executed, hip-hop, but still honest) is completely different from her MTV unplugged album (which was raw, folksy, soulful, undone but honestly beautiful), they are both powerful bodies of work that get my praise!
Favorite tracks: Ex-Factor, When It Hurt So Bad, and I Used to Love Him. Perfect break up songs, put the album in, feel strong, be free and go on. Plus the two hidden tracks will leave you with hope that it can and will be better the next time around.
Great to play with... the Sun-roof back, windows down, shades on, and the tank full of gas. These are the rhythms that usher me into the a great vacation or at least a perfect moment of freedom.
This is still a classic, Enjoy!--MsJTRAVEL
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