1988 - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - Lauryn Hill

25 Years Ago - 1998 Lauryn Hill released her debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 422,000 copies in its first week, which broke a record for first-week sales by a female artist at that time.

The album earned ten nominations, winning five awards, making Hill the first woman to receive that many nominations and awards in one night.

Three singles were released.

"Doo Wop (That Thing)" won Grammy's for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song and was a #1 smash! Also #1 Rap, #2 R&B and #1 Rhythmic.

"Ex-Factor" #21, #7 R&B, #9 Rhythmic.

"Everything Is Everything" #35, #14 R&B, #18 Rhythmic.