Teena Marie is an American singer/songwriter/producer. "Lady T" is a protegé of late funk legend Rick James, and is notable as one of the few successful white R&B performers, currently the reputed queen of blue eyed soul.
After signing with Motown Records in 1976 as a backup singer, Teena hooked up with James for her first album titled Wild and Peaceful, released in 1979. Legend has had it that thanks to James' refusal to work with Motown diva Diana Ross, Teena Marie found her first successes with the songs "I'm A Sucka For Your Love" and "Deja Vu (I've Been Here Before)."
After James' initial guidance, Teena Marie opened the ...More