Teena Marie - Ooo La La La: The Epic Anthology

SoulMusic Records is exceptionally proud to present �Ooo La La � The Epic Anthology,� a superb 2-CD set by the late, great Teena Marie, who remains revered as a multi-talented icon in the world of soul music, almost seven years after her passing at the age of fifty-four. Covering almost a decade (1983-1991), the 25 tracks include all of Teena�s charted hits for Epic Records. Teena gained prominence at Motown working with funk king Rick James, scoring her first major R&B hit in 1979 with �I�m A Sucker For Your Love� followed by the global chartmaker, �I Need Your Lovin�� in 1980. �Lovingly produced by Donald Cleveland (who provided excellent remastering) and David Nathan (who frequently interviewed Teena and contributes a personal tribute to the notes), this 2-CD set showcases distinct elements of the California-born singer/songwriter, musician and producer�s distinctive artistry. Disc One,�Work It� focuses on uptempo grooves and dance floor favourites such as �Lovergirl,� Teena�s 1984 pop breakthrough hit (heard here in a special 12� dance mix) and �Jammin�� and includes a number of rare mixes such as �Surrealistic Pillow� and �Bad Boy,� a 1989 non-album single. �Disc Two, �The Once And Future Dream� includes some of Teena�s most beloved ballads. As a slow jam musical queen, Teena�s mastery is exemplified by her 1988 No. 1 R&B hit, �Ooo La La La.�