Is there a more fitting title to an album to listen to while studying? Kanye West’s third studio album is a masterpiece of his trademark sampling style combined with electronic and synthetic sounds. The grand atmospheric soundscape in this catalogue of great hits is perfectly balanced with personal lyrics of self-reflection and awareness. THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL – LAURYN HILL Sure, Kanye West may be a figure of controversy nowadays but there is no denying his musical genius- and this album is stamped with enough creativity for listeners to tune (yes, pun intended) into their inner genius. Okay, so maybe there’s a trend here with another academic related album title but when it comes to defining what hip-hop is, TMoLH fits the description impeccably. Finding an artist as talented as Lauryn Hill may prove to be quite difficult as well. Fortunately, her vocal flair and rap skills are timeless gifts that keep on giving. Despite this being Lauryn Hill’s first and only solo album, its impact has cemented her as a hip-hop icon. From the school bell ringing in the intro to the lyrical melodies that so effortlessly flow from Ms. Hill’s lips, this album opens your mind and heart to personal and relatable themes from the perspective of a young, black, first time mother and talented soul. Seriously, if you need an excellent list of top-notch songs to ease you into a studying frenzy, then The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the album to get you right within. Recommended track: Doo Wop (That Thing).ĭownload The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill TRILOGY – THE WEEKND The Weeknd is an artist who went from obscurity to global superstardom in the blink of an eye. Though his more recent works may be a culmination of chart-topping new wave and pop sounds, his compilation album, Trilogy, is a rollercoaster ride of emotions.