A diminutive yet dramatically striking woman, Lauryn Hill's physical appearance is as impressive as her many talents. Born in the New Jersey suburb of South Orange, Hill was raised by her parents in a comfortable and supportive home. As a child Hill was exposed to the extensive record collection of her parents, who often rocked Hill to sleep with the sounds of soothing jazz and blues. Hill's beautiful singing voice was apparent at a young age and her interest in music was encouraged by her parents. At the age of nine, Hill and her family saw Stevie Wonder in a restaurant. Her father