Lauryn Hill (33 today) is a true rarity these days, when musical styles and tastes splinter into exponentially growing numbers of sub-genres. Lauryn appeals to everyone in a manner that I've never really seen before: She tops the pop charts as well as being loved by sophisticated music fans with her soulful, impassioned rapping and singing. Plus, she's cute as a button. All around, high marks for Lauryn. Three cheers for Lauryn! What's the name of the group whence she came?

Cypress Hill

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