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Welcome to 100 Best Albums Radio, where we reveal our definitive list of the greatest albums ever made. Assembled with the help of artists and experts, it’s a love letter to the records that have shaped the world we live and listen in. Below you’ll find the official countdown, daily radio episodes with our hosts’ reactions, and stories behind each of the albums. Dive in, (re)discover some classics, and see if your favorite albums made our list.

  1. Pt. 1: The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

    05/23/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Pt. 1: The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

    Diss tracks and break-up anthems.

    26 min
  2. Pt. 2: The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

    05/23/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Pt. 2: The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

    They told her to use her head, instead she chose to use her heart.

    31 min
  3. Pt. 3: The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

    05/23/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Pt. 3: The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

    Taking it to Jamaica and the legacy of a masterpiece.

    34 min
  4. The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Extended Preview)

    05/22/2024 · BONUS

    The Story of No. 1: Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Extended Preview)

    On this deep dive into Lauryn Hill’s masterpiece The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis unpacks the story and legacy of the album voted No. 1 on Apple Music’s definitive list of the 100 Best albums of all time. In this excerpt, Nadeska learns the emotional story behind “To Zion," Lauryn Hill’s ode to her newborn son. Nadeska finds out why, when Lauryn was told to “use her head," she chose to “use her heart” instead. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill dropped on August 25, 1998, and changed everything. It’s a deeply personal collection of songs that document a time of major change in a young artist’s life. The album not only expanded the sound of hip hop, it massively extended its reach as well: Miseducation has been credited for helping to push hip hop firmly into the mainstream all over the globe. But, as we hear in this podcast, it’s an album that might never have been released. In this series, Apple Music subscribers can hear the remarkable story behind this groundbreaking and culture-shifting album, find out the truth behind the blistering opening track “Lost Ones,” discover what happened behind the scenes at Bob Marley’s studio in Jamaica, and learn how the album helped launch the career of another music superstar. Contributors include: Jayson Jackson, Lauryn Hill’s former manager Dr Joan Morgan, hip hop journalist and author of She Begat This: 20 Years of the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Commissioner Gordon Williams, the album’s engineer and production supervisor Music stars including H.E.R., Rapsody, Dua Lipa and John Legend

    8 min
  5. No. 2: Michael Jackson's Thriller

    05/21/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    No. 2: Michael Jackson's Thriller

    The King of Pop takes his crown.

    3 min
  6. No. 3: The Beatles' Abbey Road

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    No. 3: The Beatles' Abbey Road

    The perfect send-off for the band that changed the world.

    3 min
  7. No. 4: Prince & The Revolution's Purple Rain

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    No. 4: Prince & The Revolution's Purple Rain

    So far ahead of its time, it still sounds futuristic.

    3 min
  8. No. 5 Frank Ocean's Blonde

    05/21/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    No. 5 Frank Ocean's Blonde

    The musical diary that makes the most of creative freedom.

    2 min
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Welcome to 100 Best Albums Radio, where we reveal our definitive list of the greatest albums ever made. Assembled with the help of artists and experts, it’s a love letter to the records that have shaped the world we live and listen in. Below you’ll find the official countdown, daily radio episodes with our hosts’ reactions, and stories behind each of the albums. Dive in, (re)discover some classics, and see if your favorite albums made our list.

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