Nature of a Sista'
Queen Latifah · 1991
49 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B
A fusion of hip-hop bravado and soulful melodies, showcasing Queen Latifah's dynamic vocal prowess and assertive lyrical themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Latifah’s Had It Up 2 Here — This track exemplifies Queen Latifah's powerful delivery and social commentary, addressing frustrations with societal expectations while blending catchy hooks with assertive verses.
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Nuff’ of the Ruff’ Stuff’ — Combining hip-hop beats with jazz influences, this track showcases Latifah's versatility and ability to merge different musical styles while maintaining a confident message.
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Fly Girl — Celebrating independence and self-confidence, this song highlights Latifah's empowering lyrics and serves as an anthem for women embracing their identity in a male-dominated industry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends hip-hop and R&B effectively, showcasing Latifah's versatility while addressing themes of empowerment.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong hip-hop beat and assertive lyrics, immediately establishing its confident tone.
- Tracks often feature layered vocal harmonies, with Queen Latifah alternating between rapping and singing throughout.
- Several songs incorporate live instrumentation alongside programmed beats, creating a rich sonic texture.
- The pacing varies, with mid-tempo tracks interspersed with faster-paced songs, maintaining listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- empowering anthems for self-expression
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- lyrical depth with soulful melodies
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek minimalistic instrumental backgrounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1991, Nature of a Sista' was Queen Latifah's second studio album, following her acclaimed debut All Hail the Queen. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her status as a pioneering female voice in hip-hop and R&B, blending genres while advocating for empowerment and social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· Mary J. Blige
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Latifah’s Had It Up 2 Here 4:28
- 2 Nuff’ of the Ruff’ Stuff’ 3:50
- 3 One Mo’ Time 4:49
- 4 Give Me Your Love 3:50
- 5 Love Again 3:41
- 6 Bad as a Mutha 3:59
- 7 Fly Girl 4:02
- 8 Sexy Fancy 3:56
- 9 Nature of a Sista’ 3:20
- 10 That’s the Way We Flow 3:22
- 11 If You Don’t Know 4:58
- 12 How Do I Love Thee 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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