Teena Marie-Wild Horses (Lyric Video)

“Wild Horses” is from Teena Marie’s just-released and highly praised posthumous album Beautiful.

Teena Marie-Luv Letter (Lyric Video)

“Luv Letter” is the first single from Teena Marie’s posthumous 14th album Beautiful. The Vanilla Soul Queen had been working on the project before her death two years ago and her daughter Alia Rose made sure the album was finished. Beautiful comes out tomorrow and will be on sale at Best Buy and Amazon.

Kickmag’s 2011 Racist Incidents In Music

Caveat: These incidents are about the institution of whiteness. These are not personal attacks on individuals or so-called “haterade.” . 4. All of the unconditional praise heaped on Mac Miller’s rhyming skills when he will never even come close to Eminem’s abilities on a bad day. Since when did Donald Trump, who has a history [...]

Teena Marie’s Memorial

HipHollywood was at the Teena Marie Memorial yesterday and they received comments from many who attended the service. Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Sheryl Lee Ralph are a few who spoke about Teena’s life and music. Berry Gordy and Teena’s daughter were the featured speakers at the ceremony. Hopefully, her family will still allow a [...]

Teena Marie’s Portuguese Love

Teena Marie discusses her daughter Alia Rose, Rick James and the inspiration behind “Portuguese Love.”

Media Questions Of The Week

1. Why are media outlets saying that Teena Marie was the first white artist to sign to Motown when it was Chris Clark? 2. Why did Chris Brown respond to Raz B on Twitter? 3. Why did Lauryn Hill chastise her audience when they disapproved of her being an hour late for her show?

We Said Goodbye In 2010

The producer, musician, and arranger is famous for helping Al Green find his sound on the Hi Records sessions and shaping Memphis soul. He also worked as a trumpet player and bandleader with minor R&B hits like “Soul Serenade” before Hi Records. 1. Willie Mitchell Drummer and baritone for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes.Pendergrass [...]

R.I.P. Teena Marie

Teena Marie died today of undisclosed causes but she did suffer a grand mal seizure last month. Marie was one of best soul singers to ever live. She is the best white soul singer to ever do it. Her introduction into the music business with Rick James back in 1979 was fated and started the [...]

Teena Marie-I’m A Sucker For Your Love & Deja Vu (Live At London 02 Arena 1/30/10)

Kickmag’s 2009 Picks

1 .Q-Tip Kamaal The Abstract Q-Tip does funky reflective fusion and it works. 2. Raekwon Only Built For Cuban Linx 2 More than competent return from Wu-Tang grime master. 3. Al B. Sure Honey I’m Home Classy R&B from a New Jack Swing era surviver. 4. Teena Marie Congo Square More timeless soul from the [...]