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Order in the Court

Queen Latifah · 1998

55 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop · jazz

A vibrant fusion of hip-hop and R&B, underscored by empowering themes and jazzy undertones.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with empowering themes
  • uplifting vibes for social gatherings
  • engaging skits for added humor
  • for afternoon chill sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike cohesive album experiences
  • prefer quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Order in the Court' was released in 1998, Queen Latifah had solidified her position as both a respected rapper and actress. This album followed her critically acclaimed 1993 release, 'Black Reign,' and demonstrated her growth as an artist navigating between music and film.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· Mary J. Blige

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bananas (Who You Gonna Call?) 4:00
  • 2 Court Is in Session 3:52
  • 3 No/Yes Skit 0:44
  • 4 No/Yes 4:50
  • 5 Turn You On 4:21
  • 6 Black On Black Love 5:05
  • 7 Parlay 4:52
  • 8 Paper 4:00
  • 9 What Ya Gonna Do 4:33
  • 10 It’s Alright 3:45
  • 11 Phone Call 0:34
  • 12 Brownsville 4:40
  • 13 I Don’t Know 4:29
  • 14 Life 5:42

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