Ms. Lauryn Hill’s ‘Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ To Be Inducted Into Grammy Hall Of Fame
The Recording Academy announced the acclaimed works set to be inducted into the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this year’s list of inductions will include four albums and six singles with qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old.
“We’re proud to unveil the diverse mix of recordings entering the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in its 50th year,” expressed Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “The music showcased here has played a pivotal role in shaping our cultural landscape, and it’s a true honor to recognize these albums and recordings, along with the profound influence each has had on music and beyond.”
One highlight among the 2024 class is Ms. Lauryn Hill’s debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
Released in 1998, the album is Hill’s only full-length solo work. Grounded in Hip-Hop, R&B, and Neo Soul, The Miseducation debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
With features from Mary J. Blige, Carlos Santana, and D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill earned 10 nominations from the album at the 41st annual GRAMMY Awards, winning five awards, making history as the first woman to receive that many nominations and awards in one night.
“I’ve always been pretty critical of myself artistically, so of course there are things I hear that could have been done differently, but the LOVE in the album, the passion, its intention is, to me, undeniable,” reflected the New Jersey native in a 2021 interview with Rolling Stone.
“I think my intention was simply to make something that made my foremothers and forefathers in music and social and political struggle know that someone received what they’d sacrificed to give us, and to let my peers know that we could walk in that truth, proudly and confidently. At that time, I felt like it was a duty or responsibility to do so.”
Recordings from De La Soul, Donna Summer, and Guns N’ Roses are also included on this year’s list.
“The artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers who composed this year’s inducted recordings are a reflection of the sheer talent and hard work that goes into creating such seminal music,” added Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. “It’s a privilege to be able to welcome these new additions into our distinguished catalog and celebrate the recordings at our inaugural gala on May 21.”
The inducted recordings will be honored at the GRAMMY Museum’s inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and concert presented by City National Bank on May 21, 2024, at the NOVO Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
View the full list of 2024 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inducted Recordings below.
3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
De La Soul
Album
APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION
Guns N’ Roses
Album
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Buena Vista Social Club
Album
“I FEEL LOVE”
Donna Summer
Single
“KISS AN ANGEL GOOD MORNIN'”
Charley Pride
Single
“LET’S HAVE A PARTY”
Wanda Jackson
Single
“ORY’S CREOLE TROMBONE”
Kid Ory’s Creole Orchestra
Single
THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL
Lauryn Hill
Album
“WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES”
The Doobie Brothers
Single
“YOU DON’T MISS YOUR WATER”
William Bell
Single
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