If you haven’t heard of Lauryn Hill, what are you doing with your life? The queen of rap, Hill is regarded as one of the most talented and original stars of her time. Born in 1975 in New Jersey, she started her Hollywood career as an actress and singer for the group The Fugees. After teaching herself to rap, she later broke from the group to release her masterpiece album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. In fact, Lauryn Hill is the first woman, or hip-hop artist in general, to win five Grammy Awards. R&B, hip-hop, soul, and reggae form her style, while clean yet powerful lyrics have made her a respected voice in the hip-hop community. Also, girl’s got pipes — no seriously, her range is as wide as her career was short. Even though her fame was short lived, it was most definitely sweet. Though she has passed her peak of stardom, Lauryn Hill’s music will remain ageless. Recommended Songs to Start: “Doo Wop (That Thing),” “Lost Ones,” “Mystery of Iniquity”