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Teena Marie

Born Mary Christine Brockert in 1956, Teena Marie started singing in local talent shows and church choirs. She was discovered by Rick James in 1976, who...

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Teena Marie, the soul singer Rick James discovered.

Her 1981 single 'Square Biz' blended R&B with pop, and she kept releasing albums through the '80s and '90s.

For a quick sense of her style, 'Square Biz' and 'Portuguese Love' frame her well. They're both from that early '80s period when she was really hitting her stride.

Teena Marie's voice had a sultry, soulful pull that could handle dance tracks and intimate ballads alike. Songs like 'Square Biz' and 'Ooo La La La' showed her range, and she often wrote about love and personal reflection. Her work with Rick James on 'Wild and Peaceful' in 1979 introduced her to a wider audience, but she built a solo career that lasted decades.

Rick James discovered her in 1976 and produced her debut album 'Wild and Peaceful' in 1979. She released albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including 'Lady T,' 'Emerald City,' and 'Ivory,' and worked with a band called the Mercenaries. Her 1981 single 'Square Biz' became one of her signature tracks.

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Born Mary Christine Brockert in 1956, Teena Marie started singing in local talent shows and church choirs. She was discovered by Rick James in 1976, who produced her debut album 'Wild and Peaceful' in 1979. That partnership introduced her sultry vocals to a wider audience, though she would soon establish herself as a solo artist.

Her 1981 single 'Square Biz' became one of her signature tracks, blending R&B with pop sensibilities. Other songs like 'Ooo La La La,' 'Portuguese Love,' and 'Lead Me On' showed her range across danceable grooves and more intimate ballads. She released albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including 'Lady T,' 'Emerald City,' and 'Ivory.'

Teena Marie worked with a band called the Mercenaries, which included guitarist Dale DeGroat and keyboardist Tony Cook. She also collaborated with artists like James Ingram and Peabo Bryson. Her music often dealt with themes of love and personal reflection, delivered with a soulful vocal style that drew from influences like Stevie Wonder.

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