A steady hip-hop beat replaces the soft piano of the original.
The first to record it, inspired by a Don McLean concert. Fugees - Killing Me Softly With His Song
The Fugees added a "boom-bap" beat and reggae-inflected ad-libs. 🎹 Key Musical Features A steady hip-hop beat replaces the soft piano
Roberta Flack made it a #1 hit, winning three Grammys. Fugees - Killing Me Softly With His Song
It is often cited as the bridge that brought hip-hop into the mainstream pop world. 📝 Song Meaning