Why is “Miseducation” So Good?!?!
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Today we’re talking about The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, finding the musical influences that weave together so perfectly, getting into how the album was made, talking to a member of her band, and seeing how this album is really a RE-Education, taking something you think you know, and showing you another way.
Big thank you to LaDerrick Perry for talking with me. Go check out the rest of our conversation on @DiggingTheTalks or listen on the Digging The Greats Podcast
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SOURCES
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/inside-the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill-252219/
www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-dec-19-ca-55439-story.html#:~:text=The New Ark members--,lyrical contribution” on some songs
classicalbumsundays.com/album-of-the-month-the-miseducation-of-lauryn-hill/
time.com/5377938/miseducation-lauryn-hill-anniversary/
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/lauryn-hill-rare-interview-miseducation-500-greatest-albums-1109491/
@tcdaballer Жыл бұрын
This album is the one to be passed on every generation and still feel fresh
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
It holds up so well cuz it's so REAL 🔥
@xlxl9440 Жыл бұрын
A copy of it should be in both the Library Of Congress and The Smithsonian.
@tywayne3 Жыл бұрын
My lil cousin is the one that kinda got me reinvigorated on today's rap about 12 years ago. He's only 27, but I was surprised to learn about a year ago that Miseducation was one of his favorite albums...all because he said his mom used to listen to it all the time.
@cotyparms9666 Жыл бұрын
@diggingthegreats I gotta legit question. I'm such a fan of your content that I'm willing to pay for certain future videos. Your delivery is awesome and you knowledge of music,along with the research give me life after a hard day at work. I'm a big fan of jazz musicians and r&b especially old-school stuff. So give me a price or should I request and send contributions for more videos
@cotyparms9666 Жыл бұрын
@@diggingthegreats how much for a Roy Ayers, Robson Jorge and Lincoln, or Hall and Oats video. Bee Gees. Stuff like that. I also like your hip-hop videos. Samples are great subjects you do well too.
@franckateba2970 Жыл бұрын
This album needs to be in all school of music for further studies. An album with all the genres on it a beautiful masterpiece. Again thank you Digging the greats.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
Agreed - incredible album 🔥
@johndoe6189 Жыл бұрын
@@diggingthegreats I should definately hear this album.
@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists 10 ай бұрын
SORRY ????
@Yalah20 8 ай бұрын
as long as it is ALSO used to teach students how to NOT steal other's people work and not credit them properly , I am cool.
@jasonjohnson4803 Жыл бұрын
As a Jamaican 🇯🇲.. Fugees The Score and Miseducation were two of the best albums I bought as a teen!
@asshole94 Жыл бұрын
because of the weed or what?
@jordanlt518 Жыл бұрын
@@asshole94bro what?
@mangopeaches890 Жыл бұрын
@@asshole94 nah thats stereotypical and wack
@startrakambassador3632 4 ай бұрын
@@asshole94bro 😭😭😭💀💀💀
@Jeff_2x 2 ай бұрын
Who’s here after Apple Music rated this as the greatest album of all time?
@tylerwestbrook2392 Ай бұрын
Me
@boxxylegoplaymobil8906 Ай бұрын
lmao im here cuz i like lauryn hill
@dlamini77 10 ай бұрын
You know the album is incredible when you dont ever have to drop another one ever again lol
@phunkidruma 8 ай бұрын
Goes to show that the real talent lies in the musicians who helped her write the songs. Lets see her do it again.
@blinddig7525 3 ай бұрын
@@phunkidruma acting like she ain't carrying the fugees and singing her HEART out on miseducation Lauryn's rapping is also fucking incredible
@LaraCookie5 3 ай бұрын
@@phunkidrumaDamn you’re a hater, lol. Lauryn is talented af!
@santosl.harper4471 3 сағат бұрын
@@phunkidruma yeeeaaahhh. "Ms. Hill" (as you love to call her by), wrote all her songs and did the musical direction for! Not to mention the standout component for her music was the vocals. I don't know what to say man but don't hate the game.
@big0514 Жыл бұрын
This album is so good because it’s all about love… every type of love from unconditional love to break ups… in between she covers almost every topic of love… it’s absolutely beautiful
@smoggie878 Жыл бұрын
Never clicked on a video so fast. I LOVE this album. To Zion will always be the #1 for me.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
So incredible
@destinixshakur Жыл бұрын
that song brings me to tears frfr everytime
@totalprecisioncarpenter5922 11 ай бұрын
So it’s not only me what a song ❤
@lproof8472 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful beautiful Zion
@fmatta Жыл бұрын
I came across the album in 2006… and my music taste has never been the same. This album raised the bar for what I thought music was… and still does it today. Thanks for bringing this essay to the masses.
@daddy9925 Жыл бұрын
It’s so good because Lauryn Hill had something to say and took her time to say it. The producers had something to produce and took the time to produce it. And the people wanted to listen and took the time to listen.
@kclayhumble2146 Жыл бұрын
The epitome of a classic, timeless album. Production, lyrically, conceptually, and the fusion of multiple genres all rolled into one!
@svabosvabo3257 Жыл бұрын
Loved it, one of the best albums of the 90s! Do Baduizm next, please.
@basengelblik5199 Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah good one
@blueknight5754 8 ай бұрын
Great album!!
@basilthompson7515 11 ай бұрын
25 Years Later, The Diamond Certified Grammy Award Winning Album Still Remains a Classic
@Mastaace Жыл бұрын
One of the main reasons I think this album is truly great are those school children skits....they really bring the whole thing together for me and they're just kinda sweet.
@jaysonslobodzian6921 Жыл бұрын
"Name a song about love" and they say "Love". Such a beautiful moment
@alexricky87 Жыл бұрын
"L", "O", "V","E!" What's that? Love. What? LOVE!
@theorderofthebees7308 Жыл бұрын
The school children skit also is a nod back to Stevie Wonder album Songs in the Key of life
@SeanusAurelius 27 күн бұрын
She was missing from the classroom the day the love lessons were given out....
@Becauseimme Жыл бұрын
I wanna hear Ms. Hill and Rapsody on a song or a whole project. That one of my dream collaborations.
@BigCore- 11 ай бұрын
This album is amazing. I'm a man that usually likes everything rugged, however Miss Hill somehow made me tap in and identify with the album. It's a classic and I still listen to miseducation.
@joshuatavares2384 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been listening to this since it’s release and the reason I connect with it, it’s in ways a tribute to Stevie Wonders “Songs” and “Innervisions” albums. Also, how can you not feel “ex-factor”? Your partner never lived up to the promises. It’s an emotional, landmark album. The guests are perfect for the album.
@jcguevara92 Жыл бұрын
So awesome that you're digging into this timeless classic!
@TheSoulrockstar Жыл бұрын
RESPECT SIR. Truly appreciate your purist journalistic approach when creating your content. You DO YOUR RESEARCH. You incorporate a depth of history, little known stories and theory. I consider myself somewhat a musical historian. I learn something every time I view one of your videos. Also your breakdowns are ridiculous. From the originals, interpolations, samples, chord structures and melodies. It's education and edutainment. As a working musician and dj. I love the way you incorporate that aspect as well. From changing pitch and tempo to scratching. To recreating and reconstructing tracks. To layering live bass and other instrumentation over tracks. You present the view of a writer, composer, arranger, musician, dj and artist. Your labor is appreciated. So I say once again, RESPECT SIR.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
This means a lot, truly. Thank you 🙏
@adamalexander5634 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making great music even better, love your science.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the support 🙏
@brianmcfadden1573 11 ай бұрын
It’s sad that artist aren’t as authentic to their sound like this one. No one seems to want to go against the grain anymore. I’m longing for another lifetime classic like this one. This album never gets old.
@ryanderdall7401 Жыл бұрын
Well, now I know which album I'm going to listen to today. This is definitely one of the best of all time.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
on repeat allllll weekend over here 🎧
@EDCReviewz Жыл бұрын
My man. This is one of those albums that stand the test of time. For all of her controversies and what not, this album is a masterpiece. Lauryn will go down as the greatest what ifs in music. I would have loved to see her put out more music, but that first album is so great, it will always be the bar everything else is measured to, much like Nas and Illmatic.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
It's a once in a generation masterpiece 🔥
@Pedant_Patrol Жыл бұрын
Nas doesn't compare, IMO.
@EDCReviewz Жыл бұрын
@@Pedant_Patrol No one is comparing. What I'm saying is that both of their first albums were so good, that everything they put out after will be measured up to those albums.
@bolder2009 10 ай бұрын
@@Pedant_Patrol In lyrical talent? And emceeing ability? They are in the same tier of greatness.
@bolder2009 10 ай бұрын
@@EDCReviewz Nas was supposed to be the only featured Rapper on the album. That shows how much mutual respect there was and is between Nas and Lauryn. It all worked out for the best.
@thelazypainter Жыл бұрын
Every time you release a video I am so entranced listening to your take on a genre of music that I want to know more about. Thank you
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏
@GratitudeGriot Жыл бұрын
i was in high school when this album dropped. A sister friend just bought a convertible (very much like Moesha's lol) we rode everywhere in that car listening to the Miseducation. Love that after all these years I learned so many dope facts about the album from your video.
@User.Joshua Жыл бұрын
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is a miracle album. It’s what you’d imagine can be created with enough time and probabilities… it’s a collective of the right people and the right time, which I imagine is particularly special in its own right. As selfish as it sounds, I hope that there is a future where Lauryn can burden herself by pursuing vocal perfection again (see unplugged album) and finding industry experts in their respective disciplines to bring those brilliant sounds. You did a great job deconstructing this album. This was greatly appreciated. Thank you.
@bolder2009 10 ай бұрын
What do you mean by probabilities with regard to the album?
@ronnieblazebot3778 Жыл бұрын
I always loved how the entire album would tie into the interludes with the kids answering questions
@billybarbier467 Жыл бұрын
Another great song of Ms Hill is "the sweetest thing". The mix of highs and lows, vocally and musically, are so well put together. My personal favorite of hers. Great info in this video!
@cindim.martinez9476 Жыл бұрын
My favorite song of hers.
@jaywalk65 Жыл бұрын
the way you somehow mixed Doo Wop around 11:19 to 11:32 is crazy, I couldn’t find any remix online that sounded exactly like that and I NEED IT. somehow made an amazing song that tiny bit better
@Vertexonceagain Жыл бұрын
Umm screen record it stupid
@fortuneaniyi8601 11 ай бұрын
Agreed, that sounds amazing! Let me know if you find it, I’ll keep looking too
@maximomgwadira1687 11 ай бұрын
If you do find it, keep me in the loop too
@chloemchll3774 Жыл бұрын
As per usual another awesome video where I learned a lot. This album is still probably my top album from a female MC (and yes, I realize lumping Lauryn in with artists like Eve or Missy Elliot is sort of missing the point as her music is so diverse that calling her an MC feels like it ignores that she’s a damn good singer with soul, r&b, reggae, and even a little pop in her influences) and while I knew a lot of this album was her breakup with Wyclef (most obviously Ex Factor, although I think it influenced several other songs in more subtle ways) and her being pregnant with her first child (To Zion) I had no idea her kid was Bob Marley’s grandson. I feel like part of her decision to pull back from the spotlight was to give her son a chance to grow up and just be a kid and not have to deal with all the stuff that goes along with having a super famous mom who is touring or recording constantly. I don’t have a bigger point here, just really wanted to say that I love that you talked about this absolute monster of an album (along w the Roots Things Fall Apart and Black Star’s debut, probably in my top 3 90s hip hop albums) and gave us a little more of an insider’s look into how the record came to be.
@chloemchll3774 Жыл бұрын
@weezy2337 It wasn’t meant as insult to MC Lyte- I just chose two female MCs who were roughly the same timeframe as Lauryn who are also well regarded and who I like, but I hardly meant it as an all inclusive list.
@TRTSMTT Жыл бұрын
I really like how you give musical examples by playing them back on your turntables. Especially when you explain that reference to the 5th dimension song. You did it in a way, non-musicians as well as musicians, understand it the same way. Great teaching method.
@vindoesmoke Жыл бұрын
When I first heard “Tell Him” there was something about it that brought to mind Cutting Crew’s “I’ve Been In Love Before”. Props to another dope video! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@urbannuance5151 Жыл бұрын
This is MY ERA. I remember being 15 in Philly, and my morning alarm clock waking me up for school playing the radio loud. Every morning on Power 99 the Dj would play "Killing them Softly" by the Fugess, "Renee" by the Lost Boys, "Ain't No Nigga" by Jay-Z and Foxxy, and "If I ruled the world" by Nas! That was the PEAK OF EAST COAST DOMINANCE. This was on mainstream radio! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ERA TO BE ALIVE!
@jamietingey7498 Жыл бұрын
So many great memories with this album. Everyone played this everywhere when it came out for years.
@seand67 Жыл бұрын
It's so incredible because of Lauryn and all the other talented songwriters, musicians, producers, and collaborators involved with the project
@ninanano Жыл бұрын
As someone who aspires to be an A&R I really appreciate your channel and all of your breakdowns. They’re very well done. It’s a way to remind myself to never forget the soul and humanity of the music, if that makes any sense
@MusicFromAnotherTime Жыл бұрын
Man I knew Commissioner Gordon was always busy as a detective in Gotham City, but who knew he was also a record producer!?
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
Rumor has it that he's got a red phone that connects directly to Ms. Hill 😂
@ectoplasmicz Жыл бұрын
Just gotta say dude the effort and detail you put into these videos is completely unreal. Educational, entertaining bangers. Keep up the great work dude ❤
@luchiboy Жыл бұрын
Love your channel bro. I can't imagine the amount of work going into the research/dialogue/recording/production in your uploads. They are top tier and they are getting better all the time. I find myself engaged to the videos thinking i would click next but always watch through. Your passion in making these well thought videos is well received. At least from this guy in New Zealand.. Cheers bro. Look forward to all your future uploads. Stay on top
@dur7021 Жыл бұрын
No one else does deep dives with this level of detail, attention and love. Keep it up ❤
@VWonder737 Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen many of your videos, but I love the way you break things down. Keep up the good work.
@chichigirl214 9 ай бұрын
I love this album so much, just saw her in concert in Brooklyn last week. Hearing you break it down is amazing. Instant subscriber ❤
@paperbagbrown1326 Жыл бұрын
Speechless, bro. You do it to me everytime, (pause). Great work, brother. Thank you.
@AdamMundok Жыл бұрын
You are the best!!! Thanks for being such an amazing music lover in every fashion you choose to excel in .. including these documentaries 🔊🎶🤟🏽😊
@jjbnj4 Жыл бұрын
This album is the gift that keep on giving ever time I think I know everything I need to know I hear a new perspective that blows my mind!! You bought a fresh perspective with so much knowledge on the music references, style and flow.
@VarianNash Жыл бұрын
Man, like everything else you dig into, you give me a new/revitalized appreciation for the things I grew up on. Don't know if I've said this, but thank you for what you do!
@Dick_suicide_666 Жыл бұрын
I really love your appreciation for the philosophy and psychology of music as a whole... I am always the guy spewing the history and subtext of songs. I watch all your videos even if I think i know the whole story of the subject. Thanks
@kadu51044 Жыл бұрын
So glad you did this one. Thank you! Miseducation was one of the first albums I would sing in my car trying to duet with Ms. Hill back in the day on a couple of her songs, and it forced me to learn about harmony. Holds a place in my heart.
@Bust_A_Nut_15 11 ай бұрын
Love the way you structured this video, great thorough breakdown
@chrisdull84 Жыл бұрын
I love your break downs of albums, rather than most people skimming over what songs they think are good and if the albums is good or not you give a in depth break down which really makes you appreciate the art more than you would otherwise
@alexlindbjerg8283 Жыл бұрын
Great work as always and impressive level of output!
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@philtyrich1 Жыл бұрын
New-Ark Entertainment played a huge part in the success of the writing and production of that album which Lauren tried to take full writing and production credit for . Im glad they won their law suit .
@teninterrell Жыл бұрын
This album is a true classic and a definition of soul. Every song speaks to a universal truth - love, pain or purpose. Nothing Even Matters, That Thing and Ex Factor always move me.. Oh! And the interludes with Ras Baraka and the Newark students are everything. 💕
@katiaorgiana4135 Ай бұрын
This is an incredible, accurate, mindblowing break down. Thank you!!!! Forever greatful.
@2ndprezbeats Жыл бұрын
Another great piece. Thank you for making these documents of greatness
@derrick4096 Жыл бұрын
One of the few albums I can listen to front to back. Love your videos man! Keep them coming!
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@MK_Ultra. Жыл бұрын
I love the way all your videos link together
@DjDestinyChicago Жыл бұрын
I’m happy to see how fast your channel is growing 👍👍
@collegiatenaturals Жыл бұрын
I wish you talked about "Every Ghetto, Every City," which is clearly a tribute to Stevie Wonder's "I Wish." Literally one of my fave tracks of all time.
@trademark101 Жыл бұрын
loving how you're sharing some amazing albums to the world. keep it up!
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏
@michaeltharrington8858 Жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your breakdowns. Thanks for doing what you do! 🙌
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@Rugerman205 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video on a monumental album! If we could ever get a D’Angelo & Lauryn Hill collab album that would be magnificent. I’ve loved this CD from Day 1, and STILL own the CD, mp3 copy and 180gram LP set in my music collection.
@OsOthellO Жыл бұрын
This has to be my favorite music channel.
@exelbeats Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite albums of all time. Amazing breakdown.
@DemoniqueLewis Жыл бұрын
Ok, for pointing the other way! I see you! Great review of an awesome album.
@katlehosello1192 Жыл бұрын
This music will teach you music like no other… still a fave above all albums 🙌🏽
@JayGuytonMarketing Жыл бұрын
Love your videos bro…you don’t miss 🎯
@lolitafiamma1485 10 ай бұрын
thank you so much, your channel is so valuable. I'd love to hear you talk about floetry and more neo-soul bands. i LOOOOOVED d'angelo and soulquarians vids.
@millieoldwood8248 9 ай бұрын
please make more of these album analysis videos, they're so interesting!
@DS-nq1dg 11 ай бұрын
Who else could drop just one solo album, so perfect that they don't need to drop another album for the rest of their career?
@philghostrunnersimali481 11 ай бұрын
And the visuals from this album were crazy, I think every song here deserved a video.
@jnyerere Жыл бұрын
Beautiful and timeless album. Ex-Factor and To Zion are my favorite.
@kagisonkabini2021 Жыл бұрын
You are freaken awesome. One of the best albums ever for sure.
@marcbbaby5402 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review. You really did the record justice and showed why this classic sold over 20 million units and still sounds fresh today.
@dru812002 8 ай бұрын
This was awesome! Thank you 🙏🏾 part 2 in the future?
@WasThisMail Жыл бұрын
Ms. Hill might just be my favorite musical artist. One of the best singers and one of the MCs we have ever got.
@lutboy2909 Жыл бұрын
sir my respects, you know the stuff you are talking about, also a different way to see albums, in my case i k ow the artist but never listen that album, how come i dunno misteries of the life (despite of bein from 92) and yup its so well put together that stand in the time, also ms hill had a distinctive signature in how she rap or sing, and the tons and tons of chorus a voice layers so keep going with that good work there and waiting for the next video and album discovery
@rupturedtortoise.1542 Жыл бұрын
Awesome break down. Really love the conversation you had with LaDerrick. That album is truly a masterpiece and it never gets old. Still praying that you cover Black Messiah (or at least one of the songs from it) at some point down the line.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
It's absolutely on the list! Also look out for the full convo with LaDerrick dropping on Monday on the podcast and Digging the Talks youtube
@rupturedtortoise.1542 Жыл бұрын
@@diggingthegreats Thanks for putting it on the list! I'll be sure to check out the full convo.
@rockodonnie 4 ай бұрын
great video and truly awesome breakdown great work 👍
@Quake2815 Жыл бұрын
I heard most of the album at random times growing up, but this week I actually listened to the whole thing. Didn't know she made the beats with a few others co-producing on a few tracks.
@tywayne3 Жыл бұрын
My lil cousin is the one that kinda got me reinvigorated on today's rap about 12 years ago. He's only 27, but I was surprised to learn about a year ago that Miseducation was one of his favorite albums...all because he said his mom used to listen to it all the time.
@Clipper_Dames Жыл бұрын
When this dropped everyone around me was listening to it that entire Southern Hemisphere summer. In all the clubs and bars, in everyone's cars. One of the greatest albums of all time.
@sexysupervillain802 10 ай бұрын
Her MTV Unplugged album is also fire and so underrated
@tshore0601 Жыл бұрын
Another great video on a timeless album.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏 and absolute classic
@DJVarMar 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown 👏🏾
@ThatVideoGuyTom Жыл бұрын
Love these videos man... D'Angelo and Lauren so good
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
Legends 🔥
@Moolhood Жыл бұрын
First CD I ever bought. Still listening to it to this day!
@skinnista Жыл бұрын
great video man, thanks!
@ChuckLeeMBM Жыл бұрын
I just be liking before the video even starts. Every one of these are FIRE!! I did a painting of her for my channel too!! GOAT shit
@beatlegeorge9450 Жыл бұрын
This is the only Hip hop album that I have ever bought. It's truly a masterpiece
@verbzfromnyc3377 Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Gotta say the bird sound on Ex-factor reminds me of the bird sounds on Nas is Like.
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
Another great reference!
@vencinsojarocoleminii4262 Жыл бұрын
Love your work sir. I share your links with my daughters.
@furqon.design Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this video 🎉
@im2dirty4u Жыл бұрын
Lets get it!!! What a great album to talk about!
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
Absolute classic
@Mxrio Жыл бұрын
Im seeing Ms Hill july 29th ❤ thank u for this video
@Njitsgamez Жыл бұрын
Amazing video for an amazing album!
@diggingthegreats Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
@zannebeidt0 Жыл бұрын
Ive had the pleasure of listening to this album on live performance and let me tell you, it sound even better
@StefunSoare Жыл бұрын
One of the Goats! ❤
@retroesso Жыл бұрын
Makes me want to hear this album!!!!
@prometheus200 Жыл бұрын
My guy, u are so good at your job👏👏
@Jess-bu4is 8 ай бұрын
Eight years after it's release, Miseducation of Lauren Hill was a consistent feature in a large portion of my 10th grade English teacher's conversation - she blended it in so many times when she had our attention for more than two minutes, whether one-on-one or not. Nearly twenty years Iater is still pleasing to see the album get all the respectful, even gushing respect it deserves.