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Persona

Queen Latifah · 2009

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

A smooth blend of R&B grooves and jazz-infused melodies that reveal personal and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • smooth grooves for relaxed evenings
  • emotional depth in personal stories
  • gradual peaks encouraging deep listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer short, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Persona' is Queen Latifah's seventh studio album, following her 2004 release 'The Dana Owens Album.' At this point in her career, she was transitioning from mainstream hip-hop to a more soulful sound, showcasing her versatility as an artist. This album reflects her artistic evolution and maturity.
Stylistic neighbors
Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· Mary J. Blige

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Light 5:04
  • 2 Fast Car 4:18
  • 3 Cue the Rain 6:02
  • 4 My Couch 6:03
  • 5 Take Me Away (With You) 3:45
  • 6 With You 4:34
  • 7 Hard to Love Ya 4:14
  • 8 What’s the Plan 3:10
  • 9 Long Ass Week 4:10
  • 10 Runnin 4:03
  • 11 People 3:54
  • 12 If He Wanna 4:49
  • 13 Over the Mountain 5:12
  • 14 The World 5:31

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