Ms. Lauryn Hill "Mystery of Iniquity" | Austin City Limits Web Exclusive

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[@OrnelaReavesOfficial]

I dont know if anyone realized how many words she sings and memorized them all , plays at the same time....you know for sure this is passion and she wrote it as sth that comes from her heart to the society out there. How many people write with so much wisdom today...?

[@nawel2263]

Unfortunately none 🤨

[@pipitoso]

Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica

[@willanbel]

Her and Nas were the truth in GenX

[@Kappa31]

thats kind of her job

[@Markus-xx2nz]

faster tempo than the older days, they're making her play faster. I don't know but one thing for sure she's still rocks and it's kind of like magic.

[@CallMeSkitz]

Best female artist alive. I'll fight you if you disagree

[@Laidbackwithplenty]

Lol YES!

[@morpheos111]

I say Tracy Chapman. Now fight me!

[@CallMeSkitz]

morpheos111 ...I kind of have to agree, Lauryn Hill is the best female rapper that ever stepped on this earth though

[@morpheos111]

Agree on that.

[@MoiraRussell]

I'll hold your coat

[@selahcmusic]

"Little children eat your bread..." Back in the day, when the old would speak everybody was quiet, ready to receive wisdom, and now it's like no one cares. The bread she speaks of, I believe is the word of God. As a woman in my 30s I have learned to be quiet when I hear wisdom. And this song takes me there!

[@7loveyours7]

Lauryn Hill was in some ways the Christian Hip-Hop before it got popular today. She spoke the truth and was persecuted for it. You don't hear artists today addressing issues with the lyricism and intent that Lauryn conveyed. She was ahead of her time!

[@WasThisMail]

Although her music does often incorporate religious themes it is by no means comparable to "Christian Hip-Hop ". At times her music is more Muslim than any other religion.

[@Dbrah2022]

​Muslim? Hahahahahahahahha

[@7loveyours7]

@@WasThisMail Yea, I never said she was specifically CHH but in some ways, she was someone who helped open the door for CHH...herself and guys like Common, Lupe Fiasco, Talib Kweli, etc. They were artists who expressed their faith and beliefs in their music to some point and this was encouraging prior to CHH really taking off. Before today, 15 20 years ago, noone had any real idea CHH existed but I enjoyed these artists because of their consciousness at times and this is my point.

[@julienc7226]

I think the only people who would understand what she is saying are people who've been given discernment. Some (or most) of it might've went over your head.@@WasThisMail

[@rocketrichard2625]

She was singing about Zion and mostly aligned with Rastafari as far as I was gathering. Lupe is definitely Muslim. Spiritual hip hop might have been better wording.

[@Olive_Israelia1]

That guy on the electric guitar !! >>> and of course my mom killed it!!!! ❤❤❤

[@sonsofthetribe]

Whos your mum?

[@neelmoudgil4962]

Soulpower75 Lauryn hill

[@judithgiddings7410]

With a name like the one she gave you, I can see why her words are soooo powerful!! May God continue to Bless her, you too!

[@friendswitdadealer]

Ms. Hill is always directing her band and sound guy throughout the whole show.

[@ThatBeeyatch]

FriendsWit DaDealer I know. She stays directing. It’s distracting to me.

[@Labyrinth1010]

9/10 of her live performances she’s doing that. Either they’re not sound checking properly, or she needs to hire better crew.

[@pavmx703]

@@Labyrinth1010 Michael Jackson did the same thing.

[@benjaminisrael2867]

Female Bob Marley sings about all the wickedness n evil that many don't see n the uplifting of our people Israel whom many don't know they are wake up brothers and sisters qam yahsharala thank you Lauren

[@tennisking3281]

She ain't from here. She different. Whoever your top lyricist of all time... She a bang out bar for bar with him.

[@blessedandbeautiful8365]

Music is supposed to inspire. The wisdom and knowledge in this song will not catch up until many years later. It’s 2020 and when you get it welcome... She’s always ahead of her time. God designs many of this sort. I thank God for that. Her songs Freedom Time and Black Rage gives me so much energy and I’m just thankful for her gift.

[@carolynlewis3799]

She really did spoke nothing but the bible in this song. And that's why you don't hear it much on the radio. Sadly lot's of people don't read the Bible so I don't think they're know what she's talking about. Thank you Jesus for your true children that's willing to throw all the fame away to serve you and die for you Jesus. Continue to give her strengthening the Lord

[@rudytabooty8640]

It’s literally about police brutality

[@No-More-Idols]

@@rudytabooty8640’s no it isn’t. It is way more spiritual than that. Definitely scriptures all through. Please listen again.

[@rudytabooty8640]

@@No-More-Idols I listen to this song almost everyday! Message still the same.

[@SantinoCadiz]

Jesus is Lord!

[@lv6524]

@@rudytabooty8640it’s about iniquity.

[@judithgiddings7410]

My first time listening to this....I'm breathless with chills!!! Although 5 yrs old, it's speaking to the hearts of America and the souls of black folks... Georg Floyd , Ahmaud Arbery, Daunte Wright, and all the known and unknown mistreated by the injustice system. The beauty in it all, it was done without vulgar and profanity. From a spiritual aspect...this was PHENOMENALLY written🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

This is over 20 years old.

[@judithgiddings7410]

@mykonichristory ❤ thanks, I had no idea although I knew it was an older piece of my children's era, as a writer, It was heartfelt! Thanks for the info

[@victorkreed4629]

Where Kanye got the "All Falls Down" hook from.

[@HoodGrannysOakcliff]

She spoke nothing but the Bible in this record

[@iluvmyboba]

Respect, Lauryn. I like this version. Nice vibe. You did good remembering the rhyme part to this song. It's so deep. I would have messed up at least 4 times. Ha!!!

[@niy72]

iluvmyboba right because I know this song the regular way by heart - I’m like I couldn’t keep up. But props to her!

[@dakotafisher2261]

I've loved this song for years and years. I always gave it a sad connotation. This version makes me feel hopeful though. I dig it.

[@nyyyankee]

when she slows down a little she sounds very good even if her voice changed quite a bit since the 90's its still beautiful that way

[@TrumpetSAE]

OMG I pray she does this on her next album... wow!!! OMG!!! yes!!!

[@MissSuperHottie]

She's already done it. it's on the MTV Unplugged album..

[@Lshwn123]

I Thank God for Blessing Us with This Beautiful Spirit....

[@maine517]

These type of performances always have me teary eyed...Always a pleasure seeing that much emotion conveyed thru the music...from Lauryn ..her lyrics..to the band...harmonies of the background singers. This was awesone

[@phasika]

The power of your sincerity and your act of seeking fairness or understanding is so full of fire, it touches me in the most deep and complete way. Oh my God - how imposed experience of discomfort and disenfranchisement is accurately captured in your work! Many uninitiated to the cruelty of this world may find you too quick to comprehend, but us - the receivers of the ill-intent - we get you precious sister Lauryn! We love you. Personally, you inspire me to be a better person sis!

[@celestejones-vd8vq]

This was so beautiful to read ❤

[@Corinaggi]

Damn, I wish there was a studio recording of this! Amazing.

[@jrponce3732]

Puts some of today's "rappers" to shame. Long live Lauryn. Please come back.

[@toneymackismtv2636]

Chuuuuch!

[@michaelmckinley4588]

thank you God, for miss hill. cant imagine my life without her....

[@boxguygaming9808]

Shocked I didn’t see a comment abt Kanye using this as his sample

[@suyashnagarkar]

Its more like an interpolation

[@rosalynb8942]

Ms Lauryn YES!!!Dang I would do well to listen to her music for the content rather that the entertainment. This is just BANANAS and soooooo profound! MAN!!!

[@Leoego]

I always come back to this! Lauryn Hill is a legend.

[@eleanorsanchez9846]

THE ONE AND ONLY

[@earthwormdream]

still true 7 years later 🤎

[@lisasteven4996]

love you lauryn keep doing what your doing always follow your heart you have changed my life thank you lauryn

[@leviayisrael9222]

Lauren...you gotta slow down! Got me tearing up the room with those bars! They don't hear you tho'!❤

[@RandomUsername34]

A legendary artist, a world class band, and an insane sound crew.

[@camilozuluaga9814]

Oooooooo no me canso de escuchar esta mujer por diossss es impresionante 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@sarapriqui4974]

opiino igual....es una diosa....jamas hubo nada igual

[@iamsherrita]

Wow in 2022 what a performance that entire evening.

[@carlacarla527]

This is good, but the acoustic version is better!! I LOVE Lauryn Hill!!!

[@kholomokolo]

Yes...Good effort...but the acoustic version is waaaay better...focus is on the words...got nothing about instruments though

[@kimberlymoose35]

DEEPLY AMAZING!! LOVE LOVE LAURYN HILL, HER INTELLECT, VIBE AND ORA AMAZING!!! Her GROWTH AMAZINGLY AWESOME!!! Keep up PREACHING, AND TEACHING MS. LAURYN!!! MUAH!!

[@elzasacramento5775]

música espetacular com uma composição perfeita

[@Markadown]

loved this version

[@iasminrios2377]

pure art with spirit and purpose, and feeling. You make me feel more alive Lauryn

[@oznurramoglu6861]

Love Love Love !! ❤❤ I adore you, Ms.Lauryn Hill ! ❤❤ Beautiful Soul ✨✨✨✨✨

[@MoochilaTV]

increíble! todavía recordamos lo fantástico del show que brindó este año en Argentina!

[@Lshwn123]

Musicians must always pay attention to the Artist..That guitar player must never take his eyes off the Artist

[@TinYizTanI]

Mike HoTep yea you can tell she was trying to get his attention. and looks like she signaled for the sound crew to make an adjust to either the guitar or earphone. kinda wonder what sound she was looking for. lol I'm surprised somebody else saw the signals and she did them without missing a lryic

[@sweathenlusaka4008]

the ultimate freedom, mind over matter. Respect the legend!

[@45nicho]

She pushed that whole band to their max. Chills 2021

[@shanjerricataylor2552]

"Eat your bread?"= gain your knowledge?? #ComeThruMsLauryn

[@shanjerricataylor2552]

#selah #pauseAndMeditate

[@tthomas2348]

Yeah because Frederick Douglass used to trade bread from his master's house with poor white kids on the street so they could teach how to read and write and he called it the bread of knowledge.

[@IAMDenisaLove]

The Bread of life which is the Word of God

[@kerizmarolle4105]

@@tthomas2348 the bread is the word of God..its a metaphor

[@kerizmarolle4105]

1 Corinthians 15:21-22 KJV For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. [22] For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

[@snoopdoggdankkush9285]

MY WHOLE BODY GOES INTO GOOSE WHEN I HEAR THIS SONG.

[@JohnsonFamGrindin]

ms.lauryn I can't wait till your concert. much love from new Orleans

[@brunonoleto007]

Sem palavras para tamanha perfeição! 😍😍😍

[@Missyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

Phenomenal!!! And so vital 💯 Id wait 24hours for her to show up!!! 💯

[@mykoniichistorychannel]

My favourite Lauryn Hill song.

[@NW23Champ]

one of the bets videos on youtube

[@Nasty_Willz]

My world.....Oh! Lauryn just took me to the apex of musical hills 😂😂😂

[@mauro83limalima53]

Amo essa mulher , que voz , Seloko

[@nemothrax7225]

SHE GO IN!!!!

[@spuggidy]

gosh she is everything

[@tyronegreen6165]

I We Appreciate you Queen 💚💜💚

[@bombbarbie6115]

WOW!!!!! Didn't think you could make this song any Betta chi'! ❤️ Lauryn Hill the best rapper alive chi' 💪🏿

[@abbott360]

The greatest

[@Darius19902]

I like this version that break down at the end is 🔥🔥

[@marcosantonioCRF89]

Sensacional.. gosto muito!

[@ivanalovesrami]

U don't mess with my brother from another mother! Mrs Hill

[@intellectualidiot2000]

When I was younger I released a hip hop album. Was quite good and received well. However, I stopped. I stopped because I realised I'd never reach the heights of some of my favourite artists and would rather pay my respects as a fan and stay humble. 99.9% of you jokers calling yourself artists in the hip hop game right now take note.

[@toneymackismtv2636]

Interesting... I was a hip-hop artist once upon a time and was pretty good too if I may say so. I was gonna release an album with my group on Capitol Records, but things didn't work out because of internal issues surrounding the path We all wanted to take outside of music. Today I'm glad that Our group never made the deal official because some of My favorite artists are so good to Me that I feel I would never reach the level of dopeness they are at and/or have been. I say all that to say, I feel you 💯

[@drenewman4851]

Defense one of the most talented female artists of all time but I don't believe she reached her full potential. She should've been bigger than Beyonce and Jay-Z..

[@LucasSilva-gr4hd]

Man, I definitely think Lauryn is the best female rapper ever, and talent wise she is way, WAY better than Jay-z, 97% of rappers(Jay-z included) can't perform live the way Lauryn does.

[@FernandoHernandez-hz4fy]

FACTS and it’s sad that she sabotaged her career

[@icecreamladydream]

She is

[@judithgiddings7410]

She would've brought more 'pull and publicity to the podium'. THEY weren't ready for her, but it's too late now!

[@Darius19902]

POLITICS

[@jontz888]

Lauryn Hill you are incredible!!!!! Love You

[@giacotubo]

Stupendo!. The best.

[@daniellemangum7538]

There is your rap coach some of these so called rappers ummmm NO you need to be educated by Lauren Hill lol

[@quaternoted]

this woman is the best

[@jmzz77]

So great, so sad to not been there :! but always so good in 2019 :!! Happy new Year earth.

[@BarbaViaBrasil]

Que letra perfeita!!!!!

[@MoiraRussell]

This is ELECTRIC.

[@image4861]

My queen

[@usernamegirljo]

Love her❤️

[@justinkraemer6865]

Such different energy than the unplugged version of this song. I dig it though.

[@idc_narutard1324]

the beat is lit

[@alessandrovanoletti1888]

E' la piu' brava! Punto e basta!sono contento!

[@kyleesandoval2159]

i love this woman.

[@mg_slang]

Which to see her live one day. 🔥🔥🔥

[@alessandrovanoletti1888]

E' la mia salvezzaaa

[@NewJeruTruths]

School them through song Queen!

[@nataliehannah2818]

BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED BY HANNAH

Peraí, foi daqui que o Kanye tirou?

[@omarhannoura4904]

Yes

[@leticiamarques479]

interesting song

[@JosephJoestar-ws7zn]

I discovered her because of Kanye and I love her now

[@Anonymous8350-z8s]

You simply cannot *truly* feel the music and be sexy at the same time 3:40😂. I love Lauryn!

[@Emsoulful]

WOW WOOOOOW! Best! Awesome! Genius!

[@eczema78]

Who's here in 2021

[@LamontSmithMusic]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@boxcargospel957]

I don't understand why she chose not to sing the rest of the song. Every present day version that I've found is missing the rest of the song as we originally heard on the unplugged 2.0 album! Does she feel differently about the rest of the lyrics or is it a compromise for some reason unknown to the public? Without the, "Repent and let your mind be re-taught. You'll find what you sought was based on the deception you bought. A perception of naught. Where the majority remains caught loving a lie. Not realizing in Adam, all die" it seems watered down! I'll always love Lauryn Hill as an artist and child of God but we should always keep in mind that she's just a person and "To God be the Glory". The greatness is not of ourselves but by the Holy Spirit that works through us!!!!

[@FireBride]

This is a clone of Lauryn

[@ThatBeeyatch]

Boxcar Gospel I agree completely. The glory belongs only to him 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@judithgiddings7410]

Thanks for the insight! I'll be checking it out along with her other material!!

[@jornkirkengard8238]

Best female mc. Fight me.

[@ktdin319]

Aight L... keep it goin Sis.

[@paradoxward2533]

brilliant.

[@thekeeperofsheep836]

Need her to record a studio version of this

[@iyanuinmylife]

My queennnn

[@producercoke]

all falls down

[@dawudmakonnen7077]

Please HOW MANY rappers/mc can jam with live instruments. Lauryn stay bad with her *ish.

[@wallyhugo10]

2024 😊. Always

[@Street-Edit-Cut]

VIBES!!!!

[@LarryIsrael]

The GWOAT 🥰

[@dimitrislekkas6212]

Legend

[@degeioctavia4207]

Love

[@sikelikomainalawa4622]

Wow!!! Why is even the likes of Cardi B, Minaj and the rest of wannabe rappers all famous but not this Lady right here 🤔

[@leslieallan9639]

717 Words! One word=======PASSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIOOOOOOOOON!

[@Laidbackwithplenty]

💯💯💯