According to a Billboard.com album review Teairra Mari has a 3.2 (C3-E6) octave vocal range.
Marí began her career at age 12, recording in her cousin's basement, in Holland, Michigan. She soon caught the attention of Big Mike, Ed K and Helluvah of Detroit's K.I.S.S. Productions, which developed her from the age of 13 onward. Under Big Mike's guidance, Marí spent every free moment in the studio, working with producers and songwriters like Helluvah, Disco D, Big Mike, Chaz M, Detail, Lyriq, AK, and J.R.
K.I.S.S. Productions arranged for Marí to collaborate with artists such as Ray J, J-Kwon, Lola Damone, and Bee and for Marí to appear on Detroit's Fox 2 Morning Show and UPN 50 Sports Rap. In October 2003, the label released Teairra's first album, an EP called Get Away, which included the title track plus four more songs (currently available only on this album) and became a local success.
In the meantime Teairra attended Detroit High School for The Fine and Performing Arts, she went on to attend Fitzgerald High School in Warren, MI right before getting her big break with Jay Z.
At the age of 16, K.I.S.S.' Big Mike felt that Marí was ready for the big time, and he brought her in front of a who's who of label execs. Candy Tookes, a friend of Big Mike, introduced the pair to industry veteran Daryl Simmons in Atlanta, Georgia. Simmons then shared Marí's K.I.S.S. Productions-produced demo disc with Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman of The Island Def Jam Music Group. After hearing Teairra Marí perform live, Reid offered her a contract on the spot.
Marí worked with Jay-Z, in his first collaboration project since becoming president of Def Jam Records, to create "Make Her Feel Good", the hit single from her debut album on Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam. The second single "No Daddy" had a video that led to commercial success on MTV. The video spent 16 days on Total Request Live, peaking at #4.Teairra Mari's debut album, Roc-A-Fella Presents: Teairra Mari, was released in 2005.
She later appeared LL Cool J.'s "Preserve The Sexy." She also makes cameo appearances in music videos by 3LW ("Feelin' You") and Sammie ("You Should Be My Girl.") In 2006, Teairra Mari left Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam Records, and signed with Interscope Records.
In 2007, Marí signed a lucrative deal with Violator but decided to split with them as she landed a new development deal with Fo'Reel Ent. under the wing of Cudda Love (the man responsible for Nelly's success). She is currently signed to Warner Bros. Records and is working on a new album titled "At That Point" which will be released in Februry 2010 with production by The Underdogs, The Runners, Jim Jonsin, Danja, Ne-Yo, Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, Ron "NEFF-U" Feemstar, The Movement, DJ Clue, Polow Da Don, Tony Dixon, Miscke, Tank, Pleasure P, and Rico Love, so far collaborations include Pleasure P, Flo Rida, Rick Ross, and Nicki Minaj while she is in discussion with Eve, and T.I. She also co-wrote songs with Keri Hilson, Solange Knowles and Sean Garrett. The Clutch member J. Que confirmed in an interview that the whole team are going to write songs for her forthcoming album.The promo single "Hunt 4 U" was released in early January with a video to follow shortly after while the official first single is "Cause A Scene" featuring Flo Rida. Aside from music, Teairra is currently the spokemodel for the new clothing line Jean Addicts which is set to launch later this year, and she completed a film called The Magnificent Cooly-T.
After the failure of Cause a Scene to chart, At That Point was pushed back from its original release date of July 2009 to October 20, however it was cancelled again, and Teairra sent another song tilted "Sponsor" to raidos which featured Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy, it was produced by The Clutch. Teairra finally made her chart debut on the rnb/hip hop charts, and sponsor is sitting at #38. At That Point is supposed to be released 29th of June. With one more official single on the way "Automatic" featuring Nicki Minaj.
Confidential
Teairra Mari Lyrics
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Can I trust you?
If I take it off
Would you take it slow
And promise to not let nobody know
About nothing, if I come off of this loving
Its confidential
Would you take it slow
And promise to not let nobody know
About nothing, if I come off of this loving
Its confidential
If I (If I)
Let you get me (Let you, let you)
Take off my jeans (Let you, let you)
You're gonna be
The first one to score
And if I let go (Let go, let go)
Act irresponsible (Oh no, oh no)
After all this is over
Will the joke be on me
Though my body's saying (take me)
I got my mind saying (same thing)
Slow down, don't be fooled, by the things you say
If I take it off
Would you take it slow (Oh)
And promise to not let nobody know (Nobody know)
About nothing, if I come off of this loving (Its so confidential)
Its confidential
If I take it off
Would you take it slow
And promise to not let nobody know (Nobody know, oh)
About nothing, if I come off of this loving
Its confidential
I'm so close to giving you all of me
But I can't be sure that you gon' stay with me
I know that I said that we were meant to be
But I can't say this time and its right for me
Your swagger is right our vibe is strong
You're beggin' to see me with nothing on
So many of my girls are home alone
Wishing that they would have remained strong
Though my body's saying (take me)
I got my mind saying (same thing)
Slow down, don't be fooled, by the things you say
If I take it off
Would you take it slow
And promise to not let nobody know (Promise that you won't betray me)
About nothing, if I come off of this loving (No, its so confidential)
Its confidential
If I take it off
Would you take it slow (No)
And promise to not let nobody know (Nobody know)
About nothing, if I come off of this loving (Woah, its so confidential)
Its confidential
I like you
I mean, (Nothing, loving)
I really like you
I just don't know (Nothing, loving)
If I'm ready
If I take it off
Would you take it slow (You feel me)
And promise to not let nobody know
About nothing, loving (You willing to wait?)
If I take it off would you take it slow (Huh)
And promise to not let nobody know
About nothing (nothing), if I come off of this loving
Its confidential
The song "Confidential" by Teairra Mari is about a woman who is contemplating whether or not to take a relationship to the next level. She is torn between her desires and fears of being hurt. The chorus implies that the situation is delicate and requires trust, hence the need for confidentiality. The song starts with the singer questioning the person she is interested in if they can really trust each other. This sets up the theme of the song of trying to find a trustworthy relationship. Mari then goes on to ask if she can take things slowly and if the person she is with won't tell anyone else about what goes on between them.
Mari seems hesitant to give herself to the person who's trying to get with her. She wonders if they can keep it a secret if she does go through with it. Mari talks about how hard it is to balance the physical attraction the two have with the need to protect herself emotionally. The chorus emphasizes the importance of trust and keeping things confidential. The song ends with Mari unsure of whether or not she is really ready to give herself to the man who is trying to pursue her.
Overall, the lyrics to "Confidential" discuss the fine line between physical attraction and emotional commitment. Mari is worried about being hurt but still feels drawn to the person she is with. The chorus emphasizes the importance of trust and how fragile the situation is. This song's message is that a relationship cannot thrive without trust and confidentiality.
Line by Line Meaning
Teairra, I want you ma, can we do this
Asking if the listener can be trusted with her body and emotions
If I take it off
Would you take it slow
And promise to not let nobody know
About nothing, if I come off of this loving
Its confidential
Asking the listener to be patient, keep their relationship private and respect her boundaries in any physical intimacy
Will the joke be on me
Wondering if the listener will gossip or hurt her reputation
Slow down, don't be fooled, by the things you say
Advising the listener not to manipulate or pressure her into anything
I'm so close to giving you all of me
But I can't be sure that you gon' stay with me
Confessing her willingness to be vulnerable but being unsure of the listener's commitment
So many of my girls are home alone
Wishing that they would have remained strong
Reminding the listener that other women regret giving in to pressure and maintaining her desire for respect and privacy
If I take it off
Would you take it slow
And promise to not let nobody know (Promise that you won't betray me)
About nothing, if I come off of this loving (No, its so confidential)
Its confidential
Repeating the request of keeping things slow and private, highlighting the importance of trust and loyalty
I like you
I mean, (Nothing, loving)
I really like you
I just don't know (Nothing, loving)
If I'm ready
Showing affection and attraction but being honest about her uncertainty in proceeding further
If I take it off
Would you take it slow (You feel me)
And promise to not let nobody know
About nothing, loving (You willing to wait?)
If I take it off would you take it slow (Huh)
And promise to not let nobody know
About nothing (nothing), if I come off of this loving
Its confidential
Reemphasizing her boundaries and testing the listener's respect and patience
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DORINDA MORGAN
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