1. Queen Latifah Nature Of A Sista Torrent
2. Composition And Sound

. Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally by her Queen Latifah, is an, and producer. Born in, she signed with in 1989 and released her debut album the same year, featuring the hit single 'Ladies First'. (1991) was her second and final album with Tommy Boy Records. Latifah starred as Khadijah James on the sitcom, from 1993 to 1998.

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Her third album (1993), spawned the single ', which won a and was successful on the. She then starred in the lead role of (1996) and released her fourth album, in 1998, with.

Latifah gained mainstream success and acclaim with her performance in the film (2002), receiving an nomination for. Latifah released her fifth album in 2004. In 2007 and 2009, she released two more studio albums – and. She created the daytime talk show, which ran from late 2013 to early 2015 on.

She has appeared in a number of films, such as (2003), (2004), (2005), (2005), (2006), (2007), (2012), (2014) and (2017). Latifah received critical acclaim for her portrayal of blues singer in the film (2015), which she co-produced, winning the. Since 2016, she has starred as Carlotta Brown in the musical drama series. She has long been considered one of hip-hop's pioneer feminists.

Queen Latifah received a star on the in 2006. Latifah's work in music, film and television has earned her a, an, a, three, two, an nomination and sales of over two million records. Queen Latifah performing at the 'Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future' concert in 2009 Although Latifah had previously received some critical acclaim, she gained mainstream success after being cast as Matron 'Mama' Morton in, a musical film that won the for. Latifah herself received the nomination for for her role, but lost to co-star. Latifah is one of four / artists to receive an Academy Award nomination in an acting category. The others are (Best Actor, 2001, and, 2006), (Best Supporting Actress, ', 2007), and, (Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, both in 2004, also winning the first).

In 2003, she starred with in the film, which was a major success at the box office. She also recorded a song 'Do Your Thing' for the soundtrack. Since then, she has had both leading and supporting roles in a multitude of films that received varied critical and box office receptions, including films such as, and. In early 2006, Latifah appeared in a romantic comedy/drama entitled. Film critic stated that 'this is the Queen Latifah performance I've been waiting for ever since she broke into movies'. Also in 2006, Latifah voiced Ellie, a friendly, in the animated film, (her first voice appearance in an animated film), and appeared in the drama. The summer of 2007 brought Latifah triple success in the big-screen version of the Broadway smash hit, in which she acted, sang, and danced.

The film rated highly with critics. It starred, among others, and. Also in 2007, she portrayed an HIV-positive woman in the film, a role for which she garnered her first, Award and an nomination. For her work, Queen Latifah received a star on the, on January 4, 2006, located at 6915 Hollywood Blvd. Latifah performing at in 2010 Latifah produced the 2007 film. In addition to producing the film, Latifah starred alongside, and.

In 2008, Latifah appeared in the crime comedy opposite -winner as well as and. She appeared on on October 4, 2008, as moderator in a comedic sketch depicting the between then-Senator and then-Governor. In 2009, Latifah was a presenter at the, presenting the segment honoring film professionals who had died during 2008 and singing ' during the montage. Latifah spoke at 's memorial service in Los Angeles. She also hosted the 2010 People's Choice Awards.

Latifah sang America the Beautiful at hosted in on February 7, 2010, with. Latifah hosted the on June 27, 2010. She starred with in (2012). In June 2011, Latifah received an honorary doctorate degree in Humane Letters from Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware. On September 16, 2013, Latifah premiered her own syndicated daytime television show titled. On January 26, 2014, Latifah officiated the weddings of 33 same-sex and opposite-sex couples during a performance of ' by at the.

In 2015, Latifah received a Best Actress nomination for her lead role as Bessie Smith in, an HBO film which received a total of 12 Emmy nominations. On April 26, 2017, announced that Latifah will be an executive producer for the third season of the slasher television series. The show will undergo a reboot with a new cast and serving as show runner. In addition, Shakim Compere and Yaneley Arty will also be credited as executive producers for the series under. Artistry Latifah's music usually contains, and and has the elements of R&B, soul, and. She possesses a two-octave vocal range.

Queen Latifah is a contralto, and she has the ability to rap and sing. Her biggest musical influences are, and. She also cites as one of her influences. Products and endorsements Latifah is a celebrity spokesperson for cosmetics, Curvation ladies underwear, and. She represents her own line of cosmetics for women of color called the CoverGirl Queen Collection.

Latifah has also launched a perfume line called 'Queen' and 'Queen of Hearts'. Personal life Raised in, Latifah has been a resident of; and. Latifah's older brother, Lancelot Jr., was killed in 1992 in an accident involving a motorcycle that Latifah had recently purchased for him. A 2006 interview revealed that Latifah still wears the key to the motorcycle around her neck, visible throughout her performance in her sitcom. She also dedicated Black Reign to him.

In her 1999 autobiography, Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman, Latifah discussed how her brother's death had led to a bout of depression and drug abuse, from which she later recovered. In 1995, Latifah was the victim of a, which also resulted in the shooting of her boyfriend, Sean Moon. In 1996, she was arrested and charged with possession of and possession of a loaded.

In 2002, she was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles County. She was placed on three years' probation after being convicted.

She also works out with a trainer for. Latifah was asked by, who was unable to attend, to recite a poem written by Angelou at the for in July 2009.

Feud with Foxy Brown Disagreements between and Queen Latifah ensued in mid-1996, where media reports indicated that Brown was a prime target in Latifah's diss record 'Name Callin', which was featured in the movie soundtrack. In response, Brown made allegations of Latifah 'checking her out' at musical events and had even gone further to question Latifah's sexuality in various public radio interviews. In 1998, Brown released a diss record titled '10% Dis', where she continually questioned Latifah's sexuality and accused her of being jealous.

By late spring of 1998, Latifah responded to Brown through another diss record titled, 'Name Callin' Part II'. In the record, Latifah disses Brown about her heavy reliance on sex-appeal, in which she implies that Brown has to rely on skimpy outfits to hide her 'half-assed flow'. Foxy Brown retaliated via a response-diss record titled 'Talk to Me', in which Brown made fun of the ratings of Latifah's and went on to make various homophobic remarks to both Latifah and then–newcomer. A significant part of media dubbed Latifah as 'the winner' of the feud. Hip-hop magazine stated that Latifah won the feud with her diss record 'Name Callin' Part II' and added that she showed that 'the lady's still first', in reference to Latifah's 1990 single, 'Ladies First'. In 2000, Brown and Latifah reconciled; to show truce, Brown performed her song 'Na Na Be Like' on.

Legacy and influence. See also: In her music career, she sold nearly 2 million records worldwide. Queen Latifah has been dubbed as the 'Queen of Jazz-Rap'. She became the first female hip-hop recording artist to get nominated for an. Ranked her at number 35 on The Root 100 list. Latifah was inducted into the in 2006 and the in 2011. She is a recipient of a, with six nominations, a, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, with two nominations, two NAACP Image Awards, including thirteen nominations, one, with three nominations and an Academy Award nomination.

Queen Latifah became an influence to R&B, soul, and hip-hop artists, such as, and. Discography. Main article:.

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1998:. 2004:. 2007:. 2009: Tours Queen Latifah, and joined together to create and own the rights to the Sugar Water Festival Tour, LLC. All three singers toured together, while inviting music duo in 2005 and singer in 2006 as opening acts. Comedian/actress served as host for the 2006 Sugar Water Tour. (2005–06).

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Christmas Producer 2008 Nina Brewster 2008. Twitchell 2008 Secret Life of Bees, The August Boatwright 2009 Ellie Voice role 2010 Paula Thomas 2010 Leslie Wright Producer 2011 Dilemma, The Susan Warner 2012 Ellie Voice 2012 Vi Rose Hill 2013 Nicole Executive Producer Netflix Instant Exclusive 2014 Mrs. March 22, 2013. Jason Buchanan, Allmovie (2008). Retrieved September 4, 2008. African American Review. Retrieved June 17, 2013.

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Isn't the outstanding album is quite capable of recording. But even so, it's a decent sophomore effort that has more strengths than weaknesses. The North Jersey native tends to spend too much time boasting about her microphone skills - something that can wear thin in a hurry - but there's no denying the fact that she has considerable technique. As on her first album, indicates that she could hold her own in a battle with just about any rapper, male or female. And the positive image she projects is certainly commendable. But as likeable as much of this album is, it's obvious that she is capable of a lot more.

Composition And Sound

Artistically, is selling herself short.