Nature of a Sista
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Nature of a Sista is the second studio album
by American
rapper Queen Latifah
, released on September 3, 1991 (see 1991 in music
) in the United States. It is her final album on Tommy Boy Records
.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
, released on September 3, 1991 (see 1991 in music
1991 in music
See also:* 1991 in music Record labels established in 1991-Summary:The year 1991 is the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. Nirvana's Nevermind, led by the surprise hit single "Smells Like Teen Spirit", becomes the most popular U.S. album of the year...
) in the United States. It is her final album on Tommy Boy Records
Tommy Boy Records
Tommy Boy Entertainment is an independent record label started in 1981 by Tom Silverman.-History:...
.
Track listing
- "Latifah's Had it up 2 Here" – 4:26
- "’Nuff of the Ruff Stuff'" – 3:50
- "One Mo' Time" – 4:51
- "Give Me Your Love" – 3:50
- "Love Again" – 3:41
- "Bad as a Mutha" – 4:01
- "Fly Girl" – 4:02
- "Sexy Fancy" – 3:56
- "Nature of a Sista'" – 3:19
- "That's the Way We Flow" – 3:22
- "If You Don't Know" – 4:58
- "How Do I Love Thee" – 5:01
Samples
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