ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

Queen Latifah has made history (again) as the first female MC inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. Her debut album, 1989's All Hail the Queen (Tommy Boy Records), will live among a collection of works deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant."

Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 recordings to preserve. Also among the 2023 selections is music by Madonna, Mariah Carey, John Lennon, The Police, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffett, Eurythmics and Daddy Yankee.

"The National Recording Registry preserves our history through recorded sound and reflects our nation’s diverse culture,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said. “The national library is proud to help ensure that these recordings are preserved for generations to come, and we welcome the public’s input on what songs, speeches, podcasts or recorded sounds we should preserve next. We received more than 1,100 public nominations this year for recordings to add to the registry.”

All Hail the Queen, recorded when Queen Latifah was just 19 years old, includes her feminist anthem "Ladies First" f/Monie Love. Additional guests spanned the Queen's fellow Native Tongues member De La Soul as well as KRS-One and Daddy-O of Stetsasonic.

Jungle Brothers, also members of the Native Tongues collective, were among the many commending Queen Latifah on her latest accomplishment on social media. Meanwhile, we have yet to accomplish anything. Revisit All Hail the Queen below.