JUST FYI she was like a 2nd mom to Lenny Kravitiz took him in back in the day...Teena Marie deserves More credit...lets face it she had Soul and powerhouse vocals
Rick James who was a huge musical collaborator and mentor, forced the record company to release her debut album without an image of her as he wanted her to be judged solely on the music. Smart move. Black audiences loved her and when they saw her they loved her more. She was a force of nature. Rest easy Lady T you were always a Queen!