FUGEES – THE SCORE 2LP – Nr MINT 1996 ORIG RAP HIP HOP LAURYN HILL

Fugees – The Score
(Columbia Records  1996   COL4835491)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1/C1/D1

Double Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are some light surface marks visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from the odd light pop/crackle)

Sleeve in Excellent+ condition
– still in original shrinkwrap – perfect apart from some wear along opening edge
Inner Sleeves in Nr MINT condition

The Fugees are an American hip hop group formed in South Orange, New Jersey in 1990. The trio of Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel, and Lauryn Hill was known for their fusion of hip hop, reggae, R&B, and funk, their socially conscious lyrics, and use of live instrumentation during their performances. Their sound stood apart during the gangsta rap-dominated era, as they became one of the most significant alternative hip hop acts. Their name, derived from “refugees”, referenced Jean’s immigrant background, Michel’s Haitian heritage, and themes of resilience in their music, which occasionally incorporated Haitian Creole.

The Score is the second studio album by American hip hop group Fugees, released worldwide on February 13, 1996, by Columbia Records. The album features a wide range of samples and instrumentation, with many aspects of alternative hip-hop that would come to dominate the hip-hop music scene in the mid- to late-1990s. Primarily, The Score‘s production was handled by the Fugees themselves, Jerry Duplessis and Warren Riker, with additional production from Salaam Remi, John Forté, Diamond D, and Shawn King. The album’s guest verses are from Outsidaz members Rah Digga, Young Zee, and Pacewon, as well as John Forté, and Diamond D. Most versions of the album feature four bonus tracks, including three remixes of “Fu-Gee-La”, and a short acoustic Wyclef Jean solo track entitled “Mista Mista”.