Fugees "The Score" 2x LP VG Wyclef Jean Lauren Hill

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  Fugees-The Score 2xLP  Ruffhouse Columbia Records (US)   Description: Fugees (/?fu?d?i?z/) were a Haitian American hip hop group who rose to fame in the mid-1990s. Their repertoire included elements of hip hop, soul and Caribbean music, particularly reggae. The members of the group were rapper/singer/producer Wyclef Jean, rapper/singer/producer Lauryn Hill, and rapper Pras Michel. Deriving their name from the term refugee, Jean and Pras are Haitian, while Hill is American. The group recorded two albums—one of which, The Score (1996), was a multi-platinum and Grammy-winning success—before disbanding in 1997. Hill and Jean each went on to successful solo recording careers; Michel focused on soundtrack recordings and acting, though he found commercial success with his song "Ghetto Supastar". In 2007, MTV ranked them the 9th greatest Hip-hop group of all time.

The trio formed in the early nineties, but changed direction and released their first hip-hop LP, Blunted on Reality, in 1994 under the guidance of Kool and the Gang's producer Ronald Bell. The album spawned two underground hits, "Nappy Heads (Mona Lisa)" and "Vocab", but gained little mainstream attention, despite earning plaudits for its artistic quality and innovative use of samples. The musical qualities of their first record would be rediscovered, after the release of their second album The Score which appeared in early 1996.

The Score became one of the biggest hits of 1996 and one of the best-selling hip-hop albums of all time. The Fugees first gained attention for their cover versions of old favorites, with the group's reinterpretations of "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley & the Wailers and "Killing Me Softly with His Song" (first recorded by Lori Lieberman in 1971, remade by Roberta Flack in 1973), the latter being their biggest hit. The album also included a re-interpretation of The Delfonics' "Ready or Not Here I Come (Can't Hide From Love)" in their hit single, "Ready or Not", which featured a prominent sample of Enya's "Boadicea" without the singer's permission. This prompted a lawsuit resulting in a settlement where Enya was given credit and royalties for her sample. The Fugees have continuously thanked and praised Enya for her deep understanding of the situation, for example in the liner notes for The Score. The Fugees won two 1997 Grammy Awards with The Score (Best Rap Album) and "Killing Me Softly" (Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group).

In 1997, the Fugees all began solo projects: Hill started work on her critically acclaimed The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill; Jean began producing for a number of artists (including Canibus, Destiny's Child and Carlos Santana) and recorded his debut album The Carnival; Pras, with Mya and Ol' Dirty Bastard, recorded the single "Ghetto Supastar" for the soundtrack to the Warren Beatty/Halle Berry film Bulworth. In early 1998, they reunited to shoot a music video for the song "Just Happy to Be Me" which appeared in the Sesame Street special Elmopalooza, and also on the Grammy Award winning soundtrack album.

The trio purposely took its name from a word often used derogatorily to refer to Haitian-Americans (refugee). Refugee Camp, while a name sometimes credited to the trio, also refers to a number of artists affiliated with them, and particularly Jean. John Forté was an early member, rapping and drum programming on two of The Score's tracks, and served a 14-year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking until his sentence was commuted in November 2008 by George W. Bush.

Year/Label/Number: 1996/Russhouse Columbia Records/C2 67147 (US)   Conditions:   Jacket/Sleeve: VG+   Vinyl: VG+   Track Listing:   A1 Red Intro Featuring – Ras Baraka, Red Alert A2 How Many Mics Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Producer – Lauryn Hill, Shawn King (2), Wyclef* A3 Ready Or Not Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Producer – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* A4 Zealots Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Producer – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* A5 The Beast Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Producer – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* Scratches – Backspin* B1 Fu-Gee-La Producer – Salaam Remi B2 Family Business Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Featuring – John Forte, Omega (2) Guitar – Wyclef* Producer – John Forte, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* B3 Killing Me Softly With His Song Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Vocals Arrangement] – Lauryn Hill Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Producer – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* C1 The Score Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Lauryn Hill, Prakazrel "Pras"*, Wyclef* Featuring – Diamond D Producer – Diamond D C2 The Mask Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Producer – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* C3 Cowboys Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Featuring – Pace 1*, Ra Digga*, Young Zee Producer – John Forte, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* D1 No Woman / No Cry Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Drum Programming – John Forte Producer – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* D2 Manifest / Outro Co-producer – Jerry "Te Bass" Duplessis*, Prakazrel "Pras"* Featuring – Red Alert Producer – Lauryn Hill, Wyclef* Scratches – DJ Scribble*   there is a bit of glare from the camera in the photo, its not a defect in the cover.......   All Items listed in the auction are LPs unless otherwise stated.  

• co = drill hole in label or jacket (or saw mark/cut corner on cover)
• djt = dj timing strip (usually a 12" x 4" white sticker on cover detailing titles and playing time)

 

• wlp = white label promo
• woc = writing on cover
• wol = writing on label
• wobc = writing on back cover
• promo stamp = usually gold embossed notice on jacket

Grading:   LPs are graded visually and conservatively under many bright lights. Questionable marks are play graded.   Still Sealed/New: Never opened...still in original shrinkwrap....any tears in the shrinkwrap will be noted in description.   Mint: New condition...Exactly like new, no flaws whatsoever. Nice & Shiny.  Cover will look like it has just been removed from shrinkwrap, or may still have most of the shrinkwrap still on it.   NrMint: Played once, no flaws, but a remote ever-so-slight amount of that shiny luster may be gone.  Jacket will be virtually flawless, slightest signs of wear, maybe one bumped corner, or a hint of edgewear.  Shrinkwrap, if still on, may have some stickers on it.   VG++: Very Good Plus Plus. This record may have some marks(very, very light scratch or a bit of very light sleeve scuffing)that may sound briefly in a quieter passage.   The jacket may have the very lightest signs of ringwear(just barely noticeable), some light corner or edge wear, maybe an old price sticker or two, that should peel off with the proper guidance.   VG+: Very Good Plus. This record will have some light marks(light scratches and light sleeve scuffs), and it might make an occasional pop or crackle in parts, but will not even come close to overwhelming the listening experience.  Still a very desirable grade.. As for the jacket, it will start to show more signs of wear than a VG++ jacket, the ringwear may be slightly more evident, the edgewear or corner wear may be more defined as well.   VG: Very Good. The record may have several scratches and scuffs, though aside from some popping and crackling, will still be an enjoyable listen. No skips here. The jacket will have far more wear than the previous grades, such as:  edgewear to the point of some minor seam splitting(the kind that can be repaired with tape or other means), ringwear(not terrible, but still distracting from the image), edge and corner wear, minor writing or a few stickers, or other similiar defects.   VG- : Not terrible, usually represents 1 or 2 "ugly" marks or scratches, might be a little sketchy in a few spots, other than that would fair as a VG record.  The jacket will show wear - ringwear, seam splits(still should be able to be taped up for repair), some writing and/or stickers, edge and corner wear, or other similiar defects.   Good/Fair/Poor: These conditions will be used sparingly, and will only be sold if the LP itself is insignificant(for example some LP jackets are collectible, and the LP itself has no value). Also these grades will be used for extremely rare vinyl at very affordable blowout prices. Filler only, not recommended for listening.   Please feel free to email with any questions!   Shipping and Handling   All LPs are boxed carefully in corrugated boxes made specifically for LPs, plus the LPs are housed in clear plastic LP sleeves, with either extra newspaper or cardoard as buffering tools. The LP is always removed from cover ( except for SEALED LPs) during shipping to prevent seam splits..   USA:   MEDIA MAIL:   1 LP $4.00  (add $0.50 for each additional LP)   PRIORITY MAIL:   $8.00 1 LP $2.00 each additional LP   Canada   1 LP $7.50
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9 LPs $45.00
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8 LPs $45.00
9 LPs $45.00
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