After more than 30 years in the game, Ms. Teena Marie is BACK! I am pleased to say that I got to hang out at R&B Live with the one and only, Teena Marie!When I arrived at Cinespace I quickly ran upstairs hoping to get a good seat. Well, I didn't run, but I walked damn fast. To my amazement the same venue that was scarcely filled last week when Kenny Lattimore performed was packed to capacity. I walked through the club and quickly ran into my friend Comedienne/Actress Kym Whitley. I noticably heard the sounds of Teena coming thru the loud speakers. Her new album, 'Congo Square' was playing and it was FIRE! And that's when I heard my favorite singer Faith Evans belt out melodies to their duet "Can't Last a Day." Not only was Teena bringing her own fire, she brought out another real singer!
Then we endured the warm up acts or as some would have called, bad karaoke performers while they did their thing. It was then time for the woman we all came to see to hit the stage and do what she does best, peform! Listening to Teena was like drinking fresh clean water! She hit every note, and moved about the stage with the presence I seen years ago on Soul Train. I went out and immediately bought the CD and I highly recommend that everyone pick up a copy so we can continue supporting real music! We love you Teena!
