Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and producer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album All Hail the Queen on November 28, 1989, featuring the hit single Ladies First. Nature of a Sista' (1991) was her second and final album with Tommy Boy Records.

Black Reign is the third studio album by American rapper Queen Latifah, released on November 16, 1993 in the United States. Black Reign was her most successful album up to this point, peaking at number 60 on the Billboard 200 and declared gold by the RIAA. The album also peaked at number fifteen on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

"It's Alright" is a single by American rapper and actress Queen Latifah's and from her 1998 album Order in the Court and the soundtrack to Nothing to Lose . The single was released in 1997. Like Latifah's 1994 song "Weekend Love," this was one of Latifah's singles to feature only her singing, with no rap vocals. The song is anchored by a sample of Alicia Myers' 1981 proto-disco hit "I Want To Thank You." The song originally appeared on the soundtrack to the 1997 film Nothing to Lose . The song was included on Latifah's 1998 album Order in the Court with slight changes.

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