Fugees, hip-hop band from South Orange
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About · Fugees

South Orange · hip-hop, pop music · Ruffhouse Records

The Fugees ( FOO-jeez) are an American hip-hop group formed in South Orange, New Jersey, in 1990. The trio of Wyclef Jean, Pras Michel, and Lauryn Hill became known for their fusion of hip-hop, reggae, R&B, and funk, socially conscious lyrics, and use of live instrumentation. Their sound stood apart during the gangsta rap-dominated era, establishing them as one of the most significant alternative hip-hop acts. Their name, derived from "refugees", referenced Jean's immigrant background, Michel's Haitian heritage, and recurring themes of resilience. After signing with Ruffhouse Records, an… via Wikipedia

Band Members: Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Pras

Discography

Fugees’s studio albums / EPs · 2