Fugees patch up their differences

The Fugees have reportedly reunited and started work on a new album.

The group have been quiet since their 1996 album The Score, amid rumours of a rift between band members Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill.

But Jean tells internet site Allhiphop.com, "All the Fugees are talking. We're all definitely talking. The energy is definitely good energy. I spoke to Lauryn. And (it's) just real good energy, good vibes.

"It's important for the Fugees to come back and just show them what the next chapter is because there's a whole other chapter that they didn't touch yet."

Jean claims the new album would be released in about 18 months.