25 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time
15. Queen Latifah - All Hail The Queen
In the male-dominated world of hip-hop, Queen Latifah rose to stardom thanks to her energetic rap style, feminist themes and tough persona. All Hail the Queen, released in 1989, was her debut record, which brought about hits such as "Ladies First", "Dance for Me", and "Wrath of my Madness."
Though it wouldn't be fair to single her out as just a "female rapper", it's hard to ignore Queen Latifah's role in tackling feminism in hip-hop. "Ladies First" still remains one of her most important anthems, and her ability to attack big social themes head-on made her a new and welcome voice in the rap genre.
With whip-fast delivery, infectious confidence, jazz-infused beats and boundless energy, Queen Latifah is today widely known for her acting and talk shows, but also deserves to be remembered for her mark on hip-hop, which can be best explored in the brilliance of All Hail the Queen.