28 years ago today, Lauryn Hill released ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.’
The LP debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 422K sold. It won five GRAMMYs including ‘Album of the Year’ became the most successful album by a female rapper. It has sold over 25 million units worldwide.
30 years ago, Aaliyah released her sophomore album, ‘One in a Million’
At just 17, Aaliyah was already helping shape the future of R&B. The album debuted in the Top 20 on the Billboard 200, went 2× Platinum, and helped establish a sound and identity completely her own.
45 years ago today, Luther Vandross released his debut album ‘Never Too Much’
The LP peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200, amassed the Hot 100 top thirty hit of the same name, earning two GRAMMY nods, and sold over 7 million units worldwide.