Persona (Queen Latifah album)
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Persona is the seventh studio album
by R&B
and hip hop
artist Queen Latifah
. It marks Latifah's return to hip hop music since 2003.
It was rumored that the album would be named "The 'L' Word". When asked about the rumor, she stated it was her attempt to "mess with people's heads" referring to the rumors that she is lesbian.
On September 12, 2008, Rolling Stone reported that Queen Latifah is working on a new album entitled, "Persona". The song "Cue the Rain" was released as the album's lead single. This album will be, at least partially, produced by Izanagi. She will also work with Missy Elliott
.
The album debuted on the Billboard 200
at #25 with just over 18,000 copies, but fell 95 places to #120 in its second week. The album has now sold over 65,000 copies to date.
On her Twitter page, Latifah revealed that the second single from the album will be "Fast Car."
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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 R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
and hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
artist 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...
. It marks Latifah's return to hip hop music since 2003.
Background
In 2008, Latifah was asked if she would make another hip-hop album. She was quoted saying the album was "already done" and it would be called "All Hail the Queen II". It had previously been stated that her return-to-Hip-Hop album would be titled "Negativity" and "Star".It was rumored that the album would be named "The 'L' Word". When asked about the rumor, she stated it was her attempt to "mess with people's heads" referring to the rumors that she is lesbian.
On September 12, 2008, Rolling Stone reported that Queen Latifah is working on a new album entitled, "Persona". The song "Cue the Rain" was released as the album's lead single. This album will be, at least partially, produced by Izanagi. She will also work with Missy Elliott
Missy Elliott
Melissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
.
The album debuted on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
at #25 with just over 18,000 copies, but fell 95 places to #120 in its second week. The album has now sold over 65,000 copies to date.
Collaborations
Dre from production duo Cool & Dre will team up with her in a song called "My Couch". He will once again lend his vocal in another track titled "Hard to Love Ya" alongside Busta Rhymes and Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman.On her Twitter page, Latifah revealed that the second single from the album will be "Fast Car."
Track listing
- "The Light" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [5:04]
- "Fast Car" (featuring. Missy ElliottMissy ElliottMelissa Arnette "Missy" Elliott , is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actressA five-time Grammy Award winner, Elliott, with record sales of over seven million in the United States, is the only female rapper to have five albums certified platinum by the RIAA, including one...
) (Produced By Cool & Dre) [4:18] - "Cue the Rain" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [6:02]
- "My Couch" (featuring Cool & DreCool & DreCool & Dre are a team of hip hop producers from Miami, Florida, consisting of Marcello "Cool" Valenzano and Andre "Dre" Christopher Lyon.-Epidemic Records:...
) (Produced By Cool & Dre) [6:04] - "Take Me Away (With You)" (featuring Marsha AmbrosiusMarsha AmbrosiusMarsha Ambrosius or Marsha is an English singer/songwriter. A former member of the English Soul/R&B duo Floetry, she released her first solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings on March 1, 2011.-Early career with Floetry:...
) (Produced By Cool & Dre) [3:45] - "With You" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [4:34]
- "Hard to Love You" (featuring Dre, Shawn StockmanShawn StockmanShawn Patrick Stockman is an American R&B singer, best known as a member of the vocal group Boyz II Men. He is also a judge on the television show The Sing-Off, alongside Sara Bareilles and Ben Folds....
& Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTrevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
) (Produced By Cool & Dre) [4:14] - "What's the Plan" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [3:10]
- "Long Ass Week" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [4:11]
- "Runnin'" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [4:03]
- "People" (featuring. Mary J. BligeMary J. BligeMary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
) (Produced By Cool & Dre) [3:54] - "If He Wanna" (featuring. SeraniSeraniCraig Serani Marsh, a.k.a. Serani is a dancehall artist signed to JVC Entertainment. He is best known for his involvement in Sean Paul's album The Trinity and his 2008 single No Games. Serani also released the singles Doh and She Loves Me....
) (Produced By The Neptunes) [4:49] - "Over the Mountain" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [5:12]
- "The World" (Produced By Cool & Dre) [5:31]
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bonus tracks
- "Spotlight" [3:07]
- "Champion" [3:30]
- "Fair Weather Friend" (featuring Ingrid Woode) [4:22]
- "Be Yourself" [4:17]
Charts
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
25 |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
3 |
External links
- Queen Latifah Returns to Rap on New Album at The Star-LedgerThe Star-LedgerThe Star-Ledger is the largest circulated newspaper in the U.S. state of New Jersey and is based in Newark. It is a sister paper to The Jersey Journal of Jersey City, The Times of Trenton and the Staten Island Advance, all of which are owned by Advance Publications.The Newark Star-Ledgers daily...