Conversation with Teena Marie
Teena Marie has been successfully singing, writing, producing, and arranging music for almost thirty years, a rare jewel in today’s cubic zirconia music market. Although she has established her legacy as R&B royalty she continues to bestow more musical treasures with the release of Sapphire, her second album on Cash Money’s Classics label.
Teena updates her sound with a few polished uptempo tracks but shines on ballads like “Somebody Just Like You,” “Romantica” and “You Blow Me Away” that recall her authentic signature sound. She incorporates help from her musical family with appearances by Smokey Robinson, Kurupt, Gerald Albright and her daughter Alia Rose on the beautifully harmonious “Resilient (Sapphire).” Sapphire is a gem for Teena Marie fans and is dedicated to Rick James who continues to inspire her music. Teena explains “I really couldn’t deal with my pain and I think that God intervened. Actually, I felt like Rick was with me writing.”
On this edition of Soul 2 Soul Teena Marie talks about her longstanding music career, staying current in the contemporary music market and how she made history by initiating a change in law that affects a label’s control over an artist.
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podcast tracklisting
Teena Marie – Square Biz
Teena Marie – I Need Your Lovin’
Teena Marie – Ooo La La La
Teena Marie – Ooo Wee
Teena Marie interview with Ecstacy, Resilent (Sapphire), You Blow Me Away
Teena Marie – Portuguese Love
Teena Marie – DeJa Vu (I’ve been Here Before)
Teena Marie – Out on a Limb
Rick James & Teena Marie – Fire & Desire
BRAVO!!!!! This is my favorite interview to date V. Ms. Teena just blows me away with her voice and her warm personality. She is a true example for all artists male and female alike. Twenty seven years in the game and she sounds and looks as good now as she did then. I remember being a kid growing up in NY listening to Square Biz in the park with the older kids while playing handball. That song always takes me back to those days. She is in a class all by herself, she is the TRUE Queen of R&B!!
—JenBravo Honey! I loved this interview…I have to agreed this is one of yur best interviews to date. I have been a fan of Lady T’s music since middle school…I have every album/CD except the Passion Play, which I will have to find one day. Peace.
—AndreV,
WOW! Back to back legends of this game Mr. Isley and now Lady T! Great interview as usual! That bass line in “Ooh Wee” will get you! Don’t have any memories of Lady T when I was growing up, like Jen (who just dated herself…lol..handball…) but thanks to iTunes, I can hear her classics! The new album sounds nice!
Peace and Blessings!
—Jah_LuvLOL @ Jah. Yes I said it handball…. whut? I’m 36 and FABULOUS!!
—JenTeena…hope you read this site…I saw you at the Taste of Chicago last year..you are awesome not only on track, but on stage as well…Have always been a listener of your work..dig it and this interview very much…I like your spirit..you seem to be grounded in good moral strength and it is something the business and the youth of the business need…Keep on, I like this project! Looking forward to more..Cash Money got ONE right! Honey, KEEP ON! LOVING THE SITE!
—shoogaOnce again, Honey, you have done it again! One of my fav female vocalists in the game…EVA!
And I have to second that emotion re “Square Biz”, Jen…played handball on a constant in the boogie down…and sure was puttin that vinyl on trying to master Teena’s vocals! I have now succeeded in masterin, but back then…somebody shut that chile up! LOL
—DC Starbrite@DC Starbrite, BX represent!! Glad you mastered those vocals. LOL
—JenI just got the interview via http://www.vanillachild.com and I love the way Teena came in very warm, and talkitive.
—gdubThis is how some interviews should go after some of the questions become so repetitive. LOVED the laughter on both parts.
hey honey!
—Neptunes Queenwhat an interview!
wonderful!!!!
Teena is doing it once again!
and we are here to feel the incredible artisty!!!
thanks you are wonderful to listen to!!!
Thanks for interviewing Lady T Honey. Her new album has been playing in the ride all weekend.
—SactownbullVery informative interview! Lady T is still a force to be reckoned with. :)
—KNcool blog, just passing through.
—HumanityCriticI LOVE Teena Marie! I wanted to change my name to Teena as a child. Yes, it was that serious LOL
Portugese Love is one of my all-time favorites, too…although Ooh Wee is creeping into the top 3 :)
—MorenaI am very interested in finding a website that has Tina Marie lyrics. I am a true Tina Marie fan. If you would like to e-mail me the words to all of her songs I would greatly appreciate it.
I love Tina Marie.
—Rebecca SmithHoney … thanks for sharing Lady – T with us live …. Teena you are a true “song bird” …. never stop singing !!! much love to you girl … you’ll never know how much you have touched my soul with your songs and your voice … my dream is to see you play/sing live … maybe one day … Marvin
—Marvin BinghamAWSOME
—DEELUVZJESSE@YAHOO.COMAWESOME!! THANK YOU FOR HONEY SOUL… I LOVE THE LYRICS,AND THE INSPIRATION.
—DEELUVZJESSE@YAHOO.COMIts beautiful that Lady T , is still sharing her talents , in the Biz and , I’m looking forward to , beginning more from Lady T in the continuing future . I had the opportunity , to see her live , in Oakland Califorina and , it was a great proformance . Peace
—Michael C Harrisoops! i meant ! hearing more from Lady T again .
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