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''Black Reign'' is the third studio album by American rapper
Queen Latifah Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album '' All Hail the Qu ...
, released in 1993. ''Black Reign'' was her most successful album up to that point, peaking at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' 200. The album also peaked at number fifteen on the
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a music chart published weekly by ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' magazine that ranks contemporary R&B, R&B and hip hop music, hip hop albums based on sales in the United States and is compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. Th ...
. The album sold in excess of 500,000 copies, achieving gold status.


Critical reception

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'' wrote that Latifah "rhymes over bottom-booming jeep beats and sings to sweet soul, dancehall and, in the case of 'Winki’s Theme,' a song for her late brother, a live jazz quartet." ''
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'' wrote: "As one of hip-hop's true vocal virtuosos, Queen Latifah tosses off articulate, quick-changing syncopations when she raps, slipping in and out of a Jamaican accent and singing melodic choruses in a sweet, strong voice."


Track listing

#" Black Hand Side" – 3:22 #"Listen 2 Me" – 4:43 #"I Can't Understand" – 3:50 #" Rough..." (featuring Treach,
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, and
KRS-One Lawrence "Kris" Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from New York City. He rose to prominence as part of ...
) – 5:04 #"4 The D.J.'s (Interlude)" – 1:38 #"Bring tha Flavor" – 3:25 #"Coochie Bang..." (featuring Treach) – 3:46 #"Superstar" – 3:56 #"No Work" – 2:51 #"Just a Flow (Interlude)" – 1:30 #" Just Another Day..." – 4:29 #" U.N.I.T.Y." – 4:11 #"Weekend Love" (featuring
Tony Rebel Patrick George Anthony Barrett (born 15 January 1962), better known by his stage name Tony Rebel, is a Jamaican reggae deejay. Career Born in Manchester Parish, Jamaica, Barrett was initially a singer, appearing as Papa Tony or Tony Ranking in ...
) – 4:09 #"Mood Is Right" – 3:30 #"Winki's Theme" – 5:29


Music videos

* " U.N.I.T.Y." * "
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" * " Black Hand Side" * "I Can't Understand" * "Weekend Love"


Influence

The album was a major influence for young adult novelist Jason Reynolds, who was inspired to start writing poetry when he discovered ''Black Reign'' at nine years old.


Certifications


References

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