The Fugees – “The Score” is the second and final studio album by the American hip hop group The Fugees, released in 1996. Known for blending elements of hip hop, R&B, reggae, and soul, the album achieved critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide.
“The Score” features the distinctive voices of its members: Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, and Pras Michel. It includes hit singles such as “Fu-Gee-La,” “Ready or Not,” and their cover of “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” which became a global hit. The album’s production is characterized by its sample-heavy beats and thoughtful lyrics, addressing social issues, relationships, and personal introspection.
Receiving widespread praise for its creativity, musicality, and socially conscious themes, “The Score” solidified The Fugees’ place in hip hop history. It remains a definitive work of the 1990s, influencing subsequent generations of artists and earning its status as one of the best-selling hip hop albums of all time.
| A1 | Red Intro | |
| A2 | How Many Mics | |
| A3 | Ready Or Not | |
| A4 | Zealots | |
| A5 | The Beast | |
| B1 | Fu-Gee-La | |
| B2 | Family Business | |
| B3 | Killing Me Softly | |
| C1 | The Score | |
| C2 | The Mask | |
| C3 | Cowboys | |
| D1 | No Woman, No Cry | |
| D2 | Manifest / Outro |
