Queen Latifah - The Dana Owens Album

well done

the Queen suprises a lot of folks with this cd composed of all singing. With a jazzy, R&B feel to it. It takes you on a trip and doesnt bring you back until the last song is over with. Its very soothing, comforting and her voice is strong when needed and subtle yet passionate on other tracks. But throughout the Dana Owens album there is one thing for sure that not only can she rap. But she can also sing as well, it doesnt feel like a gimmick or something forced. Its a natural progression and i love it. I do hope that she does another rap album in the future, but for now. I'm very happy with this effort. June 14, 2008

the queen crosses over!

queen latifah followed up her fantastic performance in 2002's 'chicago' with a cd of light jazz standard of many decades.

if i'mnot mistaken, she dedicated the album to her mother, but this is one for the many fans that knew she could deliver the goods with a great set of melodies and lyrics.

every track is golden but the best are her versions of 'california dreaming', 'hard times' and 'moody's mood for love'.

'trav'lin light' is the next step on latifah's journey to a throne as the newest jazz/r&b queen! now if only her next films are as rich and varied as these two cds....

one can dream, can't one? May 24, 2008

dana andrews

i am not a rap fan so to hear queen latifah sing standards and show off a nice voice was a treat. I hope she will do more singing in the future May 12, 2008

Disappointed!

Really not what I expected. Hello Stranger is the only song on the whole CD that I really like. March 31, 2008

Dana Owens album

Queen, aka Dana Owens, is wasting her time doing hip-hop or whatever other genre. Be sure to listen to her version of "California Dreaming". Blows the Mamas and Papss off the map. March 26, 2008

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