Queen Latifah Album: “Trav'lin' Light”
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There has been a long line of MCs to try their hand at singing their own hooks (Nas, Ghostface, Ol' Dirty, 50 Cent, etc.) but none of them (with the exception of maybe Missy Elliott) have taken their voice seriously--it's always been a tongue-in-cheek thing. Latifah was the first rapper to do it well. After NATURE OF A SISTA, the Queen had critics taken aback upon hearing her vocals on tracks such as "Give Me Your Love" and "Just Another Day?"--who can forget that cut's seamless transition from sweet harmonizing to rugged street flow?
<p>On TRAV'LIN' LIGHT, the follow-up to THE DANA OWENS ALBUM, Latifah expands her vocal repertoire, covering a variety of jazz standards, soul classics, and guilty pop pleasures made famous by the likes of Nina Simone, the Pointer Sisters, Etta James, Antonio Carlos Jobim, and 10cc. TRAV'LIN' LIGHT features guest work from Christian McBride, George Duke, Joe Sample, and Stevie Wonder, who offers up his trademark harmonica on "Georgia Rose."
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Album Information :
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UPC:602517365049
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Format:CD
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Type:Performer
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Genre:R&B - East Coast Rap
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Artist:Queen Latifah
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Label:Verve (USA)
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Distributed:Universal Distribution
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Release Date:2007/09/25
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Original Release Year:2007
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Discs:1
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Length:51:33
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Mono / Stereo:Stereo
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Studio / Live:Studio
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
- Fabulous CD!
For those of us who missed "Dana Owens" -- don't fret -- we'll just add it to our collection later. As all of us Pisceans know, we rarely do anything in moderation, and Queen Latifah makes this fellow Piscean proud! "Trav'lin Light" kicks butt from the beginning -- Ms. Latifah's rendition of "Poetry Man" is awesome! I'm old enough to remember liking the song as a teen, but Queen Latifah injects the "Soul" component as Phoebe Snow could never do. And, I won't even talk about her cover of Smokey Robinson's "What Love Has Joined Together" -- she oughta quit! As if that wasn't enough, "I'm Not In Love" is so soulful and sultry, it makes me WISH I loved a man that much -- even if he's breaking my heart! "Gone Away?" Donny, I know you're smiling wherever you are. The creme de la creme is "I Know Where I've Been." I don't attend church, but I assure you, this cut will make you say TAKE ME TO CHURCH and let me get my praise on!!!
So, please do yourself a favor and add Trav'lin Light to your collection. I'm a die-hard R&B, Jazz, Reggae lover, and this CD does not disappoint -- even for those of us born in the 1950s!
Dana Owens - aka Queen Latifah -- darling, you've got it going on, and I love you much. I didn't know you could SANG. Billie Holiday -- move over, there's a new legend in town!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
- A Regal Queen
So, the best times to listen to this wonderful CD are:
1) Home from a long day of work, and need to unwind
2) Traveling on a long stretch of highway under the light of a blue moon
3) A romantic, candlelit dinner with your sweetie
Queen's amazing voice is velvety, passionate, and elegant. This CD encaptures all the best of this amazing woman's talent. Buy it now, and bask in her grace.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- All Hail The Queen
I am so impressed with Queen Latifah's vocal abilities. She deserves to be classified with Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Patti Austin, & even a young Ella Fitzgerald. The cd is great. I especially like Poetry Man & Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- Grab a glass of your favorite whatever, and dance along with this one...
WOW! This is an amazing mix of sultry, sexy, playful, lively, jazzy, EXPRESSIVE music, by the QUEEN herself! I love the Queen's interpretations of these incredible classics, from traditional jazz, to 70's pop hits ("Poetry Man", "How Long (Betcha Got a Chick on the Side") to other tunes from different genres. WOW! Can't stop saying that. This CD lasts from Sunday morning Mimosa brunch with the family through Friday night with the girls and Saturday date night. Whoa, Queen, wha's'up with ALL that GOOD you got GOIN' ON with your GOOD SELF!! This is the first time I have purchased tickets to a live concert based upon a CD that I heard for the first time. THIS IS A MUST in your collection for all around, top down, turn-in-up, dance-in-your-underwear, lounge, move, garden, whatever you got goin' on TUNES! Have fun with this one! Go QUEEN!! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
- I agree -- just hand her the Grammy right now
I slept in one day last week, with the TV on, and awoke to the most beautiful voice singing one of my favorite songs, "Poetry Man," on the Regis/Kelly show.
I can't say I was surprised to see that it was Latifah... but very very glad. This woman is so full of music!!
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