#134 Fugees, 'The Score' (1996)

Following the disappointing performance of their debut record, the head of the band’s label, Ruffhouse Records decided to give the band another chance. He advanced them $135k, which the band invested into a studio in Wyclef Jean’s uncle’s basement. The result, a #1 record in 10 countries, including the US and 22 million albums sold worldwide.