Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders' First Lady is the debut album of American rapper and songwriter Eve. The album was released on September 14, 1999 via Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records. All of the songs have writing credits from Eve. A total of two singles, “Gotta Man” and “Love Is Blind” were released from the album, with both songs peaking within the top 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 at #26 and #34, respectively.
Eve (as of 2020) is currently amongst one of the five female rappers to have a number-one album on the Billboard 200. The recent female rapper with a number-one album is currently Cardi B.
Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders' First Lady peaked at #1 on Billboard’s 200 chart and Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders' First Lady is certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA:
The album is also certified gold in Canada, selling over 50,000 units.