Dave Chappelle's Block Party

Although the film hasn't the distinctive fingerprints of Eternal Sunshine director Michel Gondry, Chappelle's party is nevertheless a fun blast of impromptu musicmaking, filmmaking, and comedy.

"...Dead Prez, Jill Scott, the Roots, and a reunited Fugees. As great as it is to see choice moments..."

March 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Turn it Up

"...called Diamond (Michel, aka third-wheel vocalist Pras of the Fugees) who dabbles in low-level street crime to buy studio..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

When We Were Kings

This documentary Oscar winner is a vivid retelling of the "Rumble in the Jungle," in which Muhammad Ali bested George Foreman in a storied boxing match in Kinshasa, Zaire.

"...of James Brown, Miriam Makeba, B.B. King, and the Fugees. Their propulsive energy perfectly complements that of the amazing..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

SXSW Q&A: Wyclef Jean

“I am the most famous Haitian in my century, right?”

"...remember when I produced “Killing Me Softly” [for] the Fugees. There were definitely people who know the original, who..."

March 19, 2015 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Rhyme & Reason

"...Dr. Dre, Cypress Hill, KRS-ONE, Biz Markie, Busta Rhymes, Fugees, Kurtis Blow and Chuck D. The most comprehensive hip-hop..."

May 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Record Reviews

"...and only six songs into her solo debut the Fugees' Lauryn Hill offers one of the game's smartest disses..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Review

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...superstar and as founder and guiding member of the Fugees – for over two decades. In 1996, the Fugees..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

SXSW Live Shot: Wyclef Jean

Haitian MC turns in a performance for the ages

"...forthcoming, could have easily coasted through hits from the Fugees’ 1996 smash album The Score or his solo debut,..."

March 20, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

All About the Benjamins

"...good music video director that he is (Brandy, the Fugees, Savage Garden), takes the Miami beachfront locale and delivers..."

March 15, 2002 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Crucial Concerts SXSW Week Edition

Our favorite showcases and unofficial parties for the rest of the week

"...the Seventies and sampled by hip-hop royalty like the Fugees and De La Soul decades later. Stars of the..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...sampled by everyone from De La Soul to the Fugees. The band's 1972 eponymous debut remains the landmark, a..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mélat, Ramsay Midwood, Quinn XCII, Tomás Ramírez, Hotmom, and Dawa's 2 Year Anniversary

"...of its native artists – even as Bay Area "tech-fugees" continue to put an Equinox on every corner...."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Column by Clara Wang

SXSW Music Panel Recap: The New Marketplace of Music Royalties

In the long run, streaming will pay artists more than pennies

"...He Zoomed in alongside music industry executive Serona Elton, Fugees co-founder Wyclef Jean, and Sound Royalties CEO Alex Heiche..."

March 16, 2021 Music Post by Laiken Neumann

The Summit on Race in America: Songwriters in the Round Panel Recap

Multiple generations of black artists push for music in schools

"...Copeland, songwriter/producer Jimmy Jam (James Samuel Harris III), and Fugees icon Wyclef Jean shared a similar sentiment during a..."

April 10, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Music Review: Tiny Desk Family Hour

Nine sanctified mini concerts debut a future SX staple

"...she hunched over a piano and reverberated apocalyptic hymnals. Fugees legend Wyclef Jean came next, his entrance eliciting shrieks...."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Libby Webster

SXSW 2019 Reveals Initial Artist List

Amanda Palmer, Oh Sees, Laura Jane Grace, Swervedriver and 236 more

"...leader Laura Jane Grace & the Devouring Mothers, and Fugees founder Wyclef Jean...."

Oct. 17, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...Black diaspora, political rage, and nerdy culture on 1994 Fugees debut Blunted on Reality and seminal follow-up The Score..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW’s Big Third List

YFN Lucci, Wyclef Jean, Ought, and 572 more

"...Big names include “Everyday We Lit” rapper YFN Lucci, Fugees Haitian Wyclef Jean, and Canadian post-punk breakouts Ought...."

Jan. 10, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Friday ACL Fest Picks

Five must-see Austin acts!

"...and rapper Chris – lay it down like the Fugees...."

Oct. 13, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Live: Prince Tribute

Free Auditorium Shores “partyup” rages like 1999

"...mostly parked behind the congas for the night. The Fugees rap tycoon didn’t sing a single tune or even..."

March 18, 2017 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

Playback: Black Metal, Gray Skies, Red-Hot Love

Sex, love, and nostalgia – recapping Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015

"...priestess gave FFF an appropriately "fun" set, complete with Fugees material, obligatory Bob Marley covers, and a powerful tribute..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fun Fun Fun Fest: Lauryn Hill

High priestess of soul contrasts between ACL and FFF

"...Hill found her groove revisiting Fugees classics “How Many Mics,” “Fu-Gee-La,” and “Ready or Not.”..."

Nov. 9, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

D’Angelo Out, Lauryn Hill In

Fun Fun Fun Fest swaps headliners amid cancellation

"...fame-worthy set of hits from her Nineties efforts including Fugees’ mega-album The Score and her 1998 Grammy-magnet solo effort,..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Summer Blockbuster Film Playlist

Movies come and go, but the songs remain – sometimes

"...Youngsters,” Ester Dean (Pitch Perfect 2) “Ready or Not,” Fugees (Mission: Impossible 5) “Sadie,” Hound Dog Taylor (Tomorrowland) “Feel..."

July 1, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Thursday Interview

"...remember when I produced 'Killing Me Softly' in the Fugees. There were definitely people who knew the original that..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature by Nina Hernandez

Playback: SXSW Mission Statement

Six lists to get you through SXSW 2015

"...storm of industry support and word-of-mouth. In 1996, the Fugees became superstars. In 2011, Odd Future went atomic. Last..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Death of Rap Lyrics

What hath Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt wrought?

"...Ghostface’s Ironman, 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me, and the Fugees’ massive The Score. Nevertheless, the damage, as it were,..."

Sept. 17, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Friday Picks & Sleepers

TGIFriday of SXSW, blurb by blurb

"...SXSW in 2012. His forthcoming debut features production from Fugees and Winehouse collaborator Salaam Remi. Thomas Fawcett V.I.P...."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Lauryn Hill

"...of Stubb's, she was at her best on four Fugees classics. Imploring her band to "make it more quick,"..."

May 6, 2011 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

Aztex on Nationwide TV

The Austin Aztex host Puerto Rico this Friday; plus Champions League news and more

"...author of Outcasts United, the true tale of the Fugees, a youth soccer team made up of international refugees..."

May 6, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

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