I have a different mentality when it comes to catering to a man, I just won't allow it. Don't get me wrong, I'll do for you but I'm not taking care of no man and catering to him for life; he better be bringing something to the table. I learned that from my mother and my grandmother. Teena Marie bringcarecater share on social
There were times I used to go to parties when I was, you know, like 15-, 16-years-old, and I'd always bring my guitar, and all my friends would be like, sing one of the Smokey songs. And everything I sang was his music, and I could sound just like him. Teena Marie bringfriendguitar share on social
Overall my race hasn't been a problem. I'm a Black artist with White skin. At the end of the day you have to sing what's in your own soul. Teena Marie artistblackday Change image and share on social
I have a deep affinity for New Orleans - its like a second home to me - they treat me like I'm their own. Teena Marie affinitydeephome Change image and share on social
I still have a passion for the music, which is such a beautiful thing. I still wake up in the middle of the night out of a dream and have a melody in my head, and run to my piano. Teena Marie beautifuldreamhead Change image and share on social
I would walk down the hall with my guitar and play for anyone that would listen. As a young kid I was really driven and I was going to make it happen no matter what. Teena Marie driveguitarhall Change image and share on social
I know I have sex appeal, but I've never felt like an actual sex symbol. Fans sometimes think I am. The majority of them are sweet about it, but occasionally somebody weird becomes totally fixated upon me. Teena Marie actualappealfan share on social
I always try to be a trend setter. That's what I always tell young people when I'm giving them advice. To go with their heart and don't follow the trends. Teena Marie advicefollowgive Change image and share on social
I write in all keys. I've always written in all keys. I've probably written a lot of songs in A. Teena Marie havekeylot Change image and share on social
They told me that they are starting a classic label, and wanted me to be the first artist. So I signed, and am producing myself, and writing my own music, but I'm their first artist on their classic label. And I have creative control. Teena Marie artistclassiccontrol share on social
