Apple chooses the “best albums in history” and generates controversy

Music streaming service Apple Music has chosen the “100 best albums of all time” and the result has sparked debate across the Internet.

According to the Apple rankings, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (1998), by the American singer Lauryn Hill, is the best album in the history of music.

The album was highly regarded at the time and won Album of the Year at the 1999 Grammy Awards.

According to Apple, the choice of albums did not take into account the number of online streams.

According to the company, the list was prepared by a “group of experts” and artists, including Maren Morris, Pharrell Williams (photo) and J Balvin, as well as composers, producers and other music industry professionals.

The selection was not without controversy, especially since it included more recent albums, such as SZA’s “SOS,” released in 2022.

The oldest album on the list is Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue,” which ranked 25th.

Other people criticized the fact that the list did not include albums by artists other than those from England or the United States.

An interesting fact is that only four artists with two different albums appear on the list: The Beatles, Radiohead, Prince and Beyoncé. Discover the 10 best albums in history, according to Apple Music!

10th) Lemonade (2016), by Beyoncé: this was the singer’s sixth studio album, considered by many to be a cultural and artistic point of reference. The album was an innovative multimedia project, combining music, film and visual art to tell a story of love, betrayal, healing and female empowerment.

9°) Nevermind (1991), by Nirvana: the second studio album by one of the most revered rock groups in history revolutionized the alternative rock scene and influenced generations of artists.

8°) Back to Black (2006), by Amy Winehouse: this was the second and last studio album of the singer, who died prematurely in 2011, at the age of 27. The album, which contains the classic song “Rehab”, is considered a modern classic and a masterpiece of soul, R&B and jazz.

7th) Good Kid, mAAd City (2012), Kendrick Lamar: the American rapper’s debut album ranked 7th in the list of the best in history. The album is a semi-autobiographical tale that tells the story of a young man growing up in Compton, California, surrounded by violence, poverty and crime.

6°) Songs in the key of life (1976), by Stevie Wonder: considered one of Stevie Wonder’s best and most creative works, it took two years to prepare the album. In it, Wonder explores different genres such as soul, R&B, funk, jazz and even pop influences.

5°) Blonde (2016), by Frank Ocean: this was the second studio album by the American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. The work explores themes such as love, loss, identity, sexuality and fame.

4°) Purple Rain (1984), by Prince: the singer’s sixth studio album combines music, cinema and literature and features hits such as “Purple Rain”, “When Doves Cry”, “Let’s Go Crazy” and “The Kiss” . The album was a huge commercial success, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide.

3°) Abbey Road (1969), by the Beatles: it is the twelfth studio album by the British band and considered one of the most important and influential in the history of music. Some of the album’s hits: “Come Together”, “Something”, “Here Comes the Sun” and “Oh! Darling”.

2nd) Thriller (1982), by Michael Jackson: the second studio album of the “king of pop” is the best-selling album of all time to date (more than 100 million worldwide). The album also revolutionized the music industry with its innovative music videos and astonishing choreography in timeless hits such as “Billie Jean”, “Beat It” and “Thriller” itself.

1°) The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998), by Lauryn Hill: this was the only solo studio album by the American singer, songwriter and rapper. When it came out, it was immediately considered a neo soul and hip hop classic.

Born in 1975 in East Orange, New Jersey, Lauryn Hill emerged as the leader of the Fugees, but it was with “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” that she established her strength as a solo artist.

The album debuted at number one on the “Billboard 200” and has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. Additionally, the album was nominated for 10 Grammy Awards and won 5, including the prestigious Album of the Year.

The singer even has a date with Brazilians. He will perform at Allianz Park, Sao Paulo, on July 13th. The show will be at the Chic Show festival, which celebrates 50 years of black music.