The Score

Released on February 13, 1996, by Ruffhouse and Columbia Records, The Score marked the second and final studio effort from the American hip-hop group Fugees. The record blends alternative hip-hop with reggae, soul, and R&B influences across thirteen tracks. Production duties split between the trio members Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras Michel alongside Jerry Duplessis, Warren Riker, Salaam Remi, and Diamond D. Guest appearances include Rah Digga, Young Zee, Pacewon, John Forté, and Diamond D.

Commercially, the album dominated charts worldwide. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and held the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums spot for eight weeks. Singles like "Killing Me Softly", "Fu-Gee-La", and "Ready or Not" drove sales to make it the third best-selling album in the United States for 1996. Critics praised the work immediately, earning a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year and wins for Best Rap Album and Best R&B Performance. With over 22 million copies sold globally, it remains the best-selling album by a hip-hop group and holds seven times platinum certification in the U.S. [edit]