Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation Named Best Album Ever by Apple Music
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New Delhi: Apple Music has unveiled its much-anticipated list of the top 10 albums of all time, with Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill taking the No. 1 spot. This announcement is part of Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list, a modern ranking crafted by music experts and industry professionals.
Upon hearing the news, Lauryn Hill expressed her gratitude: “This is my award, but it’s a rich, deep narrative, and involves so many people, and so much sacrifice, and so much time, and so much collective love.”
The top 10 list was discussed by special guests Nile Rodgers and Maggie Rogers in a roundtable hosted by Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden. This conversation reflects on the impact and significance of these albums.
| Rank | Album | Artist | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill | Lauryn Hill | 1998 |
| 2 | Thriller | Michael Jackson | 1982 |
| 3 | Abbey Road | The Beatles | 1969 |
| 4 | Purple Rain | Prince & The Revolution | 1984 |
| 5 | Blonde | Frank Ocean | 2016 |
| 6 | Songs in the Key of Life | Stevie Wonder | 1976 |
| 7 | good kid, m.A.A.d city | Kendrick Lamar | 2012 |
| 8 | Back to Black | Amy Winehouse | 2006 |
| 9 | Nevermind | Nirvana | 1991 |
| 10 | Lemonade | Beyoncé | 2016 |
Apple Music’s list aims to be a love letter to the albums that have shaped the world of music. The rankings are independent of streaming numbers, focusing instead on the cultural and artistic impact of the albums.
Nile Rodgers praised Beyoncé’s Lemonade, saying, “This album was so monumental. And I say this with a huge amount of respect because I know what it takes to achieve what she did here.”
Zane Lowe highlighted the groundbreaking nature of Nirvana’s Nevermind: “When this album came out, it made everyone who heard it and connected to it feel like we finally had a band that was ours.”
Ebro Darden reflected on Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city: “He delivered on a Black consciousness that you don’t always get in hip-hop. And that’s why I’m really proud of the fact that it ranks where it does on this list.”
To celebrate the top 10 reveal, Apple Music has launched a roundtable discussion and created 100 audio vignettes that tell the story behind each album. These can be accessed on Apple Podcasts and across the Apple ecosystem.
Music lovers can also explore a dedicated space on Apple Books, featuring titles by and about artists from the list.
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