3.6 - I agree with the gripes that this record is long and somewhat repetitive but I ended up liking this much more than I expected. In particular, the broad array of samples from jazz, R&B, television, film and other sources, give a meticulous sheen to the production. I also appreciate Queen Latifah's charismatic and confident persona that gives the overall project a strong backbone. Standouts: "Ladies First", "Evil that Men Do", "Come into My House."