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Queen Latifah's "Ladies First" Track Sheet

March 11

Handwritten track sheet for the feminist anthem "Ladies First," off hip-hop artist Queen Latifah's 1989 album All Hail the Queen.

Track sheet used during the recording of "Ladies First" by Queen Latifah

Description
Track sheet for song "Ladies First" by Queen Latifah. Document consists of 25 boxes with different music tracks for the song "Ladies First" listed in each one. Tracks consist of either instrument tracks or vocal tracks. Tracks are handwritten in pencil. Document has typed heading that reads, [CALLIOPE/PRODUCTIONS]. Handwritten in TR corner of document is, [Q. Latifah/DJ Mark 45 King/Dr Shane Faber/ 10/13/89].
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Created by
Mark James, American, born 1961
Subject of
Queen Latifah, American, born 1970
Monie Love, English, born 1970
Calliope Productions, American
Date
October 13, 1989
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mark James
Medium
graphite on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Type
worksheets