Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady cover

Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryders' First Lady

Eve · 1999

57 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop

A confident blend of gritty hip-hop beats and smooth R&B melodies showcases Eve's dynamic vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with engaging interludes
  • confident storytelling with attitude
  • wave-like pacing for varied moods
  • empowering anthems for self-expression

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward track progression
  • seek purely mellow listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Let There Be Eve... Ruff Ryders' First Lady' marked Eve's debut album, introducing her as the first female artist on the Ruff Ryders label. This album established her as a prominent voice in hip-hop, following her appearances on tracks like DMX’s 'What These Bitches Want.'
Stylistic neighbors
Missy Elliott· Lil' Kim· Aaliyah

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 First Lady (intro) 1:36
  • 2 Let’s Talk About 3:31
  • 3 Gotta Man 4:24
  • 4 Philly Cheese Steak (skit) 1:37
  • 5 Philly, Philly 3:57
  • 6 Stuck Up 3:53
  • 7 Ain’t Got No Dough 4:17
  • 8 BM (skit) 1:01
  • 9 Love Is Blind 4:20
  • 10 Scenario 2000 3:49
  • 11 Dog Match 4:19
  • 12 My Bitches (skit) 1:08
  • 13 We on That Shit! 3:25
  • 14 Chokie Nikes (skit) 1:04
  • 15 Maniac 4:22
  • 16 My Enemies (skit) 1:43
  • 17 Heaven Only Knows 4:29
  • 18 What Y’all Want (remix) 4:05

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