The Score is the Grammy-winning sophomore album by the R&B;/hip-hop trio Fugees, released worldwide February 13, 1996, following their 1994 debut Blunted on Reality. Since the album's release, it has received mostly positive praise from critics, and to date; is one of the highest selling Hip-hop albums of all time with over 18 million copies sold .
The album features many aspects of alternative hip hop music that would come to dominate the scene ...
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The Score is the Grammy-winning sophomore album by the R&B;/hip-hop trio Fugees, released worldwide February 13, 1996, following their 1994 debut Blunted on Reality. Since the album's release, it has received mostly positive praise from critics, and to date; is one of the highest selling Hip-hop albums of all time with over 18 million copies sold .
The album features many aspects of alternative hip hop music that would come to dominate the scene in the late 1990s. Among these are reggae and soul influences, female vocals and "conscious" lyrics dealing with social problems. The production was mostly handled by the Fugees themselves and Jerry "Wonder" Duplessis, with additional production by Salaam Remi, John Forté, Shawn King, and Diamond D. The guest raps are from Outsidaz' members Rah Digga, Young Zee and Pacewon as well as Omega, John Forté, and Diamond D. In 2001, the album was re-released as The Complete Score, comprising the original album and The Bootleg Version, a compilation...
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