For Women’s History Month, I’m selecting some of my favorite songs from some of the most talented and influential women in music. From frontwomen to singer-songwriters to iconic performers, I’m picking one song a day on Mental Jukebox until the end of March.

“Everything is Everything” is a towering bridge spanning the musical landscape. It bridges the seminal work of the Fugees with the new, defining sound and themes of Lauryn Hill. It bridges multiple genres, from R&B to soul to hip hop. It also bridges us into the next decade with an early peek into John Legend, who played piano on the track as a 19 year old. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was a reeducation of what music can be. And “Everything is Everything” led the way.

“Now hear this mixture, where Hip Hop meets scripture. Develop a negative into a positive picture.”