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It's rare for aggressive hip-hop -- or any other music for that matter -- to be inclusive and critical, but that's one of the many accomplishments on this stellar second recording by the New Jersey-based rap trio. Within three years of this release each member would record their own highly acclaimed recording, and it's clear that this effort melds three very strong voices. Wyclef is the eclectic, Pras the straight up hip-hop lover, and Lauryn is the soulful diva. All offer progressive politics and funky music. Unfortunately the recording became better known for its somewhat faithful cover of Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly." Although it was a big hit, it wasn't typical of the Fugees' M.O. More typical was "Ready or Not," where over a hard infectious beat, Hill raps "so while you be imitating Al Capone/I'll be Nina Simone/And defecate on your microphone." Martin Johnson, Barnes & Noble