U.N.I.T.Y. — Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah doesn't need a gimmick to get your attention. On “U.N.I.T.Y.,” her voice, her conviction, and that unmistakable chorus do all the work. It's a track you don't just hear; you feel the force behind every line. That makes it a fascinating opponent for the flashier hits in this league. “Super Bass” might win the sing-along battle, and “Savage” might dominate a party playlist, but “U.N.I.T.Y.” has a kind of fire that doesn't fade. The question is whether voters want their greatest female rap hit to make them dance, shout, or feel something deeper. Queen Latifah has a serious case for the last one.