Let the debate begin. Who has the best albums ever? Apple Music certainly has a perspective. The music streaming giant announced on Wednesday its 10 greatest albums of all time, with Lauryn Hill’s 1998 iconic “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” claiming the top spot.
FILE - Lauryn Hill performs during “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill ” 25th anniversary tour on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Barclays Center in New York. Apple Music announced on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, their 10 greatest albums of all time with Hill’s 1998 iconic “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill ” claiming the top spot. Apple Music certainly has an idea.
The process started several months ago when Apple Music’s editorial team of editors and music experts — including Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden — generated a list of candidates from the past 65 years.2024 Essence Festival to honor Frankie Beverly’s ‘final performance’ with tribute“This list isn’t a popularity contest,” Darden said. “We challenged everyone to not vote based on your favorites.
Members from Apple Music’s internal team submitted their personal lists of albums through the company’s voting microsite. The votes were weighted according to an album’s placement — the higher the ranking, the more votes assigned. Apple Music used the same voting methodology for a select group external voters that included artists, songwriters, producers and some media.
And now, we’re here. With commentary from Lowe and Darden, here is Apple Music’s top 10 best albums list:DARDEN: We’re really leaning on what she did on this album. The songwriting, what she shared, what was happening in her life that she effectively put in the music. The fact that she just became a mother. All the R&B vibes. The Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway along with D’Angelo’s “Nothing Even Matters.” The social commentary in “Doo Wop .” It’s hip-hop. It’s R&B.
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