This album is the bonafide sho-nuf bomb! The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the debut solo album by the acclaimed Lauryn Hill of the Fugees, is like Scotch on the rocks -- strong, serious, and oh-so-good going down. From the first note to the last, Lauryn knits tracks tighter than Spiderman's spandex. Miss Lauryn makes it clear in no uncertain terms that she is not a, but probably THE force to be reckoned with in this here game. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill educates -- are you taking notes? Class is in session and any late comers will be dismissed! With names like Carlos Santana, D'Angelo, and Mary J. Blige on the roster, this is a seminar in Doing It Well 101.

""To Zion"" features the mystical strumming of Carlos Santana. Dedicated to her son, this song chills more than a dip in Lake Michigan in February. Speaking on the choice to keep her child, Lauryn brings it home with a drum roll that reverberates throughout the track like Jell-O in an earthquake. ""One day, you'll understand.../Zion,"" the sorceress states in the intro of this song. No doubt, you will be transported to another dimension by the time this song is done, so buckle up.

""Doo Wop (That Thing)"" brings the old school doo wop beat in with the new school hip-hop beat with style and finesse. Schoolin' headz on the perils of chasing that ""thing,"" whatever it may be, Lauryn lays it on the line. With lines like ""It's been three weeks since you went looking for your friend/The one you let hit it and never seen you again,"" there is no doubt that Lauryn is shooting straight from the hip. And ya'll all know about that type of situation -- don't front! With bass and drums cascading like waterfalls, you are guaranteed to be wet when you leave the dance floor after this cut.

""Superstar"" speaks on the overabundance of garbage music. Lauryn challenges artists with the hook ""Come on baby, light my fire/Everything you drop is so tired/Music is supposed to inspire/ So how come we ain't getting no higher?"" Lauryn makes her mission clear -- with a vengeance.

Lauryn Hill steps out on her own with the assurance and grace of a seasoned pro. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill sets the record straight once and for all -- Lauryn is no joke. Speaking on subjects from love to loss, from creation to destruction, Lauryn's voice peals clear across the lyrical landscape like a bell on Sunday morning. Touching on a host of important subjects, Lauryn solves the industry's long-running case of the ""Lost Lyricist"" with authority. The Lyricist is Lauryn -- case closed!