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Make sure you check out the Star Wars Mix today @9am two classic albums from the 90’s do battle. Lauryn Hill’s 8X’s platinum “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” vs. Mary J. Blige’s 3X’s platinum “What’s The 411?”

In 1999, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill garnered ten Grammy nominations at the 41st Grammy Awards, winning five, making Hill the first female recording artist to receive that amount of nominations, as well as awards in one night.

What’s the 411? peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified three times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who noted Blige’s strong, soulful voice. She was also praised for combining hip hop and soul music, subsequently earning her the title “Queen of Hip Hop Soul”.

To vote for Lauryn Hill’s “Miseducation” text KBXX-L to 63389. To vote for Mary J’s “411” text KBXX-M to 63389.

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