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The Dana Owens Album | 
 enlarge | Artist: Queen Latifah
Label: Interscope Records
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
Buy Used: $4.00
You Save: $9.98 (71%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  213 reviews
Sales Rank: 3287
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 000343502
UPC: 602498637760
EAN: 0602498637760
ASIN: B0002XL1XU
Release Date: September 28, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: case is cracked but cd is fine
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| Tracks:
| • | Baby Get Lost | | • | I Put a Spell on You | | • | Simply Beautiful | | • | The Same Love That Made Me Laugh | | • | Moody's Mood for Love | | • | Close Your Eyes | | • | California Dreamin' | | • | Hard Times | | • | Mercy, Mercy, Mercy | | • | Hello Stranger | | • | If I Had You | | • | Lush Life |
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Amazon.com
Everyone grows up... even rappers. Pioneering female MC Queen Latifah shows a newfound level of maturity on The Dana Owens Album. A set of standards the rapper/actress decided to cover, the album features a host of jazz classics and R&B favorites. Latifah is at her seductive best when playing the sultry siren on Al Green's "Simply Beautiful." With a little help from Green himself, Latifah's vocals slide over the warm, organ-drenched instrumental. The result is one that works today as well as it would have several years ago. Similarly, the big band-backed "Baby Get Lost" swings with bluesy groove that is pure nostalgia. However, it's when Latifah mines more standard fare that the album seems to hita snag. Fans of James Moody's "Moody's Mood for Love" may want to skip Latifah's version, as it misses the subtle perfection of the original. Her rendition of "I Put a Spell On You" doesn't falter, but it's not impressive either. It ends up being the kind of performance that finds you constantly waiting for more but never getting it. The same can be said for her cover of the Mamas & the Papas' "California Dreamin'." That said, with Latifah's recent critically acclaimed turn in the film Chicago, this album's timing couldn't have been better. And with help from legendary producer Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin), The Dana Owens Album is an interesting and impressive new chapter in the star's diverse career. --Rashaun Hall Amazon.com Exclusive
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Album Description
"...a collection of timeless classics chosen and covered by the Queen herself"
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| Customer Reviews: Read 208 more reviews...
 well done June 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
the queen crosses over! May 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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?
dana andrews May 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
 Disappointed! March 31, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Really not what I expected. Hello Stranger is the only song on the whole CD that I really like.
Dana Owens album March 26, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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