Second Listen: "Square Biz" (Teena Marie)

Back in 1981, Teena Marie released her single "Square Biz," which was lifted from her fourth album It Must Be Magic, which would be her last on Motown and would go onto become one of Lady T's signature songs.

With that said, ong managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles, becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time. "Square Biz" managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles chart becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time and scored her a moderate pop hit peaking at #50 on the Billboard's Pop Singles chart.

Take a second listen to "Square Biz" below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Fire and Desire" (Rick James & Teena Marie)

"Fire and Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie is easily one of my top ten duets in music history. Besides the vocals being off the charts, the passion between these two can be felt even through the mechanical reproduction of their recorded duet.

Arranged, composed, and written by James, "Fire and Desire" is one of those cuts from Rick's 1981 concept album "Street Songs" that still lives on classic Soul radio. Take a (hopefully) second listen to "Fire and Desire" below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Fire and Desire" (Rick James & Teena Marie)

"Fire and Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie is easily one of my top ten duets in music history. Besides the vocals being off the charts, the passion between these two can be felt even through the mechanical reproduction of their recorded duet.

Arranged, composed, and written by James, "Fire and Desire" is one of those cuts from Rick's 1981 concept album "Street Songs" that still lives on classic Soul radio. Take a (hopefully) second listen to "Fire and Desire" below and Enjoy!

Rare Recording: "The Secret Garden" (Regina Belle, Patti LaBelle, Teena Marie, Pamela Williams)

Back in 1996, saxophonist Pamela Williams remade the Quincy Jones classic "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)," which was originally performed by  Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El Debarge, and Barry White.

Lifted from Williams' Saxtress album, she was joined by the legendary Regina Belle, Patti LaBelle and Teena Marie on an often forgotten about remake aptly entitled "The Secret Garden." Peep this rare recording of it below and Enjoy!

Live Audio: "Deja Vu" (Shanice)

On February 22nd, 2011 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Shanice Wilson took to the stage to perform during the Wild & Peaceful: A Tribute To Teena Marie tribute concert on behalf of the late Marie.

During her stint at the tribute show, Shanice performed a sublime cover of Lady T's "Deja Vu" and you can listen to her performance below in addition to some comments Shanice made about her close relationship with Teena Marie. Listen below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Fire and Desire" (Rick James & Teena Marie)

"Fire and Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie is easily one of my top ten duets in music history. Besides the vocals being off the charts, the passion between these two can be felt even through the mechanical reproduction of their recorded duet.

Arranged, composed, and written by James, "Fire and Desire" is one of those cuts from Rick's 1981 concept album "Street Songs" that still lives on classic Soul radio. Take a (hopefully) second listen to "Fire and Desire" below and Enjoy!

Rare Recording: "The Secret Garden" (Patti LaBelle, Teena Marie, Pamela Williams)

Back in 1996, saxophonist Pamela Williams remade the Quincy Jones classic "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)," which was originally performed by  Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El Debarge, and Barry White.

Lifted from Williams' Saxtress album, she was joined by the legendary Patti LaBelle and  Teena Marie on an often forgotten about remake aptly entitled "The Secret Garden." Peep this rare recording of it below and Enjoy!

Live Audio: "Deja Vu" (Shanice)

On February of 2011 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Shanice Wilson took to the stage to perform during the Wild & Peaceful: A Tribute To Teena Marie tribute concert on behalf of the late Marie.

During her stint at the tribute show, Shanice performed a sublime cover of Lady T's "Deja Vu" and you can listen to her performance below in addition to some comments Shanice made about her close relationship with Teena Marie. Listen below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Fire and Desire" (Rick James & Teena Marie)

"Fire and Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie is easily one of my top ten duets in music history. Besides the vocals being off the charts, the passion between these two can be felt even through the mechanical reproduction of their recorded duet.

Arranged, composed, and written by James, "Fire and Desire" is one of those cuts from Rick's 1981 concept album "Street Songs" that still lives on classic Soul radio. Take a (hopefully) second listen to "Fire and Desire" below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Fu-Gee-La" (The Fugees)

"Fu-Gee-La" - The Fugees

• Writers: Wyclef Jean, Samuel Michel, Lauryn Hill, Allen McGrier, Teena Marie & Salaam Remi
• Producer: Salaam Remi
• Record Label: Ruffhouse 
• Released in 1996 from The Score
• Peaked at #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #13 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart

Second Listen: "Square Biz" (Teena Marie)

Back in 1981, Teena Marie released her single "Square Biz," which was lifted from her fourth album It Must Be Magic, which would be her last on Motown and would go onto become one of Lady T's signature songs.

With that said, ong managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles, becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time. "Square Biz" managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles chart becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time and scored her a moderate pop hit peaking at #50 on the Billboard's Pop Singles chart.

Take a second listen to "Square Biz" below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Yes Indeed" (Teena Marie)

" Yes Indeed" - Teena Marie

• Writter: Teena Marie
• Producer: Teena Marie 
• Record Label: Gordy
• Featured on  1981's It Must Be Magic

Rare Recording: "The Secret Garden" (Patti LaBelle, Teena Marie, Pamela Williams)

Back in 1996, saxophonist Pamela Williams remade the Quincy Jones classic "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)," which was originally performed by  Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El Debarge, and Barry White.

Lifted from Williams' Saxtress album, she was joined by the legendary Patti LaBelle and  Teena Marie on an often forgotten about remake aptly entitled "The Secret Garden." Peep this rare recording of it below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Deja Vu (I've Been Here Before)" (Teena Marie)

"Deja Vu (I've Been Here Before)" - Teena Marie

• Composer: Rick James
• Record Label: Motown
• Featured on 1979's Wild and Peaceful

Second Listen: "Square Biz" (Teena Marie)

**Been jamming to "Square Biz" in heavy rotation as of late so thought I'd take it back**

Back in 1981, Teena Marie released her single "Square Biz," which was lifted from her fourth album It Must Be Magic, which would be her last on Motown and would go onto become one of Lady T's signature songs. With that said, ong managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles, becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time. "Square Biz" managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles chart becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time and scored her a moderate pop hit peaking at #50 on the Billboard's Pop Singles chart. Take a first or second listen to "Square Biz" below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Yes Indeed" (Teena Marie)

" Yes Indeed" - Teena Marie

• Writter: Teena Marie
• Producer: Teena Marie 
• Record Label: Gordy
• Featured 1981's "It Must Be Magic"

Second Listen: "Square Biz" (Teena Marie)

Back in 1981, Teena Marie released her single "Square Biz," which was lifted from her fourth album It Must Be Magic, which would be her last on Motown and would go onto become one of Lady T's signature songs. With that said, ong managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles, becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time. "Square Biz" managed to peak at #3 on Billboard's Black Singles chart becoming Marie's highest peak on the chart at the time and scored her a moderate pop hit peaking at #50 on the Billboard's Pop Singles chart. Take a first or second listen to "Square Biz" below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Fire and Desire" (Rick James & Teena Marie)

"Fire and Desire" by Rick James and Teena Marie is easily one of my top ten duets in music history. Besides the vocals being off the charts, the passion between these two can be felt even through the mechanical reproduction of their recorded duet. Arranged, composed, and written by James, "Fire and Desire" is one of those cuts from Rick's 1981 concept album Street Songs that still lives on classic Soul radio. Take a  second listen to "Fire and Desire" below and Enjoy!

New Video: "Luv Letter (Lyric Video)" (Teena Marie)

Teena Marie's estate released a new joint "Luv Letter" last month from her posthumous album Beautiful and now the official lyric video has hit the net to help raise buzz for her single "Luv Letter." With that said, peep Lady T's lyric video for "Luv Letter" below and lookout for her  posthumous album Beautiful when it's released on January 15th.

Rare Recording: "The Secret Garden" (Patti LaBelle, Teena Marie, Pamela Williams)

Back in 1996, saxophonist Pamela Williams remade the Quincy Jones classic "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)," which was originally performed by  Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El Debarge, and Barry White. Lifted from Williams' Saxtress album, she was joined by the legendary Patti LaBelle and  Teena Marie on an often forgotten about remake aptly entitled "The Secret Garden." Peep this rare recording of it below and Enjoy!