A seminal voice in hip hop, and one of the most influential musicians of her generation, Ms. Lauryn Hill will return to Australia for two standalone concerts in 2023.
The tour – which will land in Melbourne and Sydney early October – will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hill's landmark debut album, 'The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill'.A neo-soul, R&B, hip hop, reggae-flavoured record the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Drake and Nicki Minaj have all cited as being an influence on their respective careers, the album won five Grammys and was #1 record in Rolling Stone, Billboard, Spin and Time's best albums of 1998 lists.
Recorded between September 1997 and June 1998, before being released 25 August, 1998, the album features such classic cuts as 'Doo Wop (That Thing)', 'Ex-Factor', 'Everything Is Everything', 'Lost Ones', 'Can't Take My Eyes Off You', 'To Zion' and 'Nothing Even Matters'. It also featured collaborations with Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, and D'Angelo.
"'The Miseducation' album has been a consistently special artwork that has allowed me to tour for 25 years, sharing the message and energy with its loyal appreciators," shares Hill.
"I'm not even sure if it feels like 25 years have gone by to me. I'm excited to celebrate this landmark anniversary with the fans in Australia, and I look forward to this time-capsule experience.
"The music itself was born to be anachronistic, at the same time reclaiming precious jewels from the past, and infusing them with the potency and energy of the present, in order to enrich it and the future.
"Revisiting the album live has renewed my love and appreciation for the music and the period in which it was born, when hip hop was ripe with potential and uncomplicated enthusiasm."
Jamaican reggae artist Koffee ('Toast', 'W', and 'Rapture') will perform as special guest at both concerts.
Ms. Lauryn Hill 2023 Tour Dates
Tue 3 Oct - Rod Laver Arena (Melbourne)Thu 5 Oct - Qudos Bank Arena (Sydney)
