QUEEN LATIFAH — Ladies First / Come Into My House

Queen Latifah – Ladies First / Come Into My House The 7-inch from Tommy Boy Records (catalogue TB55511) arrives as a deep house-inflected re-issue of the hip-hop legend’s 1989 debut era. While the original album blended rap with soulful grooves, this vinyl focuses on the vocal-driven tracks that have endured in club memory, pairing the iconic anthem “Ladies First” with the lesser-heard “Come Into My House”. Within Tommy Boy’s recent output, TB55511 follows a string of dance-floor oriented releases. Earlier this year the label put out Amber’s “This Is Your Night (30th Anniverary) 2x12” (TB56611) and Information Society’s “Running” (TB55801), both leaning into modern synth-pop reinterpretations. In 2025 the label issued the collaborative “If You Could Read My Mind” (TB55771) and in 2023 the full-length “INFORMATION SOCIETY LP” (TB51791). The Queen Latifah 7-inch continues Tommy Boy’s practice of revisiting classic tracks with a contemporary club sensibility. Side A opens with “Ladies First”, a track that, according to the label, became an anthem of women’s empowerment when it first appeared as the third single from the 1989 debut. Its deep-house rhythm underpins a confident vocal delivery, making it a natural bridge between old-school hip-hop swagger and today’s dancefloor aesthetics. The mix emphasizes a steady groove that can sustain a late-night set while retaining the song’s rallying spirit. Flipping to side B, “Come Into My House” offers a contrasting mood. Originally released in 1990 as the fourth single, the track carries a smoother, more intimate vibe that complements the A-side’s assertiveness. Its placement provides DJs with a cooler, after-hours option, allowing a seamless transition from the high-energy anthem to a more relaxed, house-oriented close. For Queen Latifah’s catalogue, this release revisits two of the most recognizable moments from her early output, highlighting her ability to cross genre boundaries. Within Tommy Boy’s recent focus on re-examining legacy material, the record underscores the label’s commitment to keeping seminal tracks in circulation for both collectors and contemporary DJs. From a DJ’s perspective, “Ladies First” works as a powerful opener or peak-time statement, its vocal hook and driving beat cutting through large rooms. “Come Into My House” functions as a deeper, mood-setting closer, ideal for winding down a set or slipping into a more intimate groove. Collectors will appreciate the 7-inch format, which preserves the original single’s physicality while offering a tactile link to the era of its first release. The record is pressed on a standard 7-inch vinyl, matching the original single’s format. It presents the two tracks in their historic order, delivering the full experience of the 1989-90 era in a compact, analog package. Queen Latifah – Ladies First / Come Into My House, Tommy Boy Records, catalogue TB55511, 7-inch vinyl, 2 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Queen Latifah – Ladies First B1. Queen Latifah – Come Into My House