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      • Queen Latifah is an American rapper, jazz / blues singer, and actress. Born Dana Owens, she has released seven studio albums, six of which were hip hop -influenced albums and two that were all-singing jazz -influenced albums. She has released a total of twenty-three singles as well. She has been given the title the "Queen of Jazz Rap".
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  3. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › queen-latifahQueen Latifah: Beyond Jazz Rap | uDiscover Music

    Mar 18, 2024 · One of hip-hip’s golden era MCs and an early voice for women who held their ground in the male-dominated space, Queen Latifah was also one of the early conscious voices in rap, celebrating...

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    Queen Latifah is a contralto, and she has the ability to rap and sing. Her biggest musical influences are EPMD , KRS-One , LL Cool J , Public Enemy , and Run–D.M.C. [ 49 ] She also cites Bessie Smith as one of her influences.

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  6. www.britannica.com › biography › Queen-LatifahQueen Latifah | Biography, Music, Movies, TV Shows, & Facts

    Jul 29, 2024 · Queen Latifah is an American musician and actress whose success in music in the late 1980s launched a wave of female rappers and helped redefine the traditionally male genre. She later became a notable actress, appearing in such films as Jungle Fever, Living Out Loud, Chicago, and Last Holiday.

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  7. thesource.com › first-ladies-of-rap-queen-latifahFirst Ladies Of Rap: Queen Latifah - The Source

    Mar 3, 2016 · Noteworthy: Queen Latifah is a contralto, which means her voice ranks classically as being the lowest voice type for a female. She possesses a two-octave vocal range, and can effortlessly rap...

  8. www.biography.com › musicians › queen-latifahQueen Latifah - Movies, Age & Real Name - Biography

    Mar 12, 2020 · In 1993, Latifah recorded a jazz- and reggae-influenced album titled Black Reign. It sold more than 500,000 copies, while the catchy single "U.N.I.T.Y." earned Latifah her first Grammy Award...

  9. www.ourmusicworld.com › archives › 12138Exploring Queen Latifah: A Pioneer in Women’s Rap

    Jul 2, 2024 · Queen Latifah’s success in the late 1980s and 1990s was not just a personal triumph but a groundbreaking moment for women in rap. At a time when the genre was predominantly male-dominated, she broke through barriers and challenged the norms.

  10. slate.com › culture › 2021Queen Latifah’s acting career shouldn’t overshadow her rap ...

    Feb 2, 2021 · She then became a member of the Native Tongues, a collective of acts like Jungle Brothers, De La Soul, and A Tribe Called Quest who brought low-end jazz to rap while dressed in...

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