Voice Over Actor and Author Rodney Saulsberry narrates this bio feature on Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah. She is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, 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". She won a Grammy Award in 1994 for Best Solo Rap Performance for "U.N.I.T.Y.".