Ruth B tells us how 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' changed her life
Mercedes Grundy | CBC Arts | Posted: May 1, 2017 8:14 PM | Last Updated: May 1, 2017
Ms. Hill was a massive influence on the Edmonton singer-songwriter
2017 is gearing up to be a big year for singer-songwriter Ruth B. Fresh off of winning accolades at the JUNO Awards and Canadian Radio Music Week Awards, she's dropping her debut album, Safe Haven, on May 5th (which includes her multi-platinum hit "Lost Boy") before heading out on tour.
But before she became a bonafide Canadian pop sensation, Ruth B, who grew up in Edmonton, was a young girl whose life was changed when she heard Lauryn Hill's 1998 album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.
She is the best example of remaining honest and telling your truth in songs - Ruth B
In this video, Ruth B tells us about how Hill's debut solo album spoke to her as a young person growing up, and later as a fellow singer/songwriter.
Ruth B will be performing at CBC Music Festival on Saturday, May 27. Ruth B's album Safe Haven is out May 5 and available now for pre-order.
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