- No Woman, No Cry Ft. Stephen Marley — Fugees

: The Fugees localized the song by changing the original lyric "in a government yard in Trenchtown" to " in a government yard in Brooklyn ," connecting the message of resilience to their own environment.

The Fugees' cover of featuring Stephen Marley is a notable reimagining of the Bob Marley and the Wailers classic. Originally released as the fourth single from the Fugees' multi-platinum second album, The Score (1996), the track features Wyclef Jean on lead vocals and backing vocals from Stephen and Sharon Marley. Song History and Significance Fugees - No Woman, No Cry ft. Stephen Marley

: The single was a massive international hit, peaking at number 2 in the UK and reaching the top of the charts in New Zealand. : The Fugees localized the song by changing

: Though widely attributed to Bob Marley, the songwriting credit was famously given to his friend Vincent Ford , who ran a soup kitchen in Trenchtown. This allowed the song's royalties to fund the kitchen's operations for decades. Song History and Significance : The single was

Contrary to the common misconception that the title means "no woman equals no crying," the phrase "No, woman, nuh cry" in Jamaican Patois actually translates to .

While the album version on The Score features the Marley children on uncredited backing vocals, the official was released later in 1996 on the group's third project, Bootleg Versions . This version highlights Stephen Marley's contribution more prominently as a featured artist. Meaning of the Lyrics

: It is a song of comfort and reassurance, acknowledging life's hardships while urging hope and resilience.