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.
Deserve
Teairra Mari Lyrics
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You know I deserve better
Maybe I deserve better
You know I deserve better
You hit me up, throwing me back
Oh, you don't know how to act
See, what you won't do, he would do for me
You've been scheming on the low
Creeping on the low
Boy, you think your slick but I already know
Don't know who you've been with before
If she ain't let you know
I ain't like them other girls, babe, oh!
You can forget about us, baby
I read between the lines, so baby
I never thought I'd take that
You ain't good for nothing
And you don't deserve my loving 'cause
I deserve better, than you
I deserve better
Play your games with someone else
I deserve better, than you
Chunking up the deuces 'cause
I deserve better than you baby
I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve
(Baby I deserve) Better than you
I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve
I'm be like fall away down
Hey, I wouldn't give your love away
But what's a girl to do now, hey
Got me feeling some type away
'Cause you've been scheming on the low
Creeping on the low
Boy you think your slick but I already know
Don't know who you've been with before
If she ain't let you know
I ain't like them other girls, babe, oh!
You can forget about us, baby
I read between the lines, so baby
I never thought I'd take that
You ain't good for nothing
and you don't deserve my loving 'cause
I deserve better, than you
I deserve better
Play your games with someone else
I deserve better, than you
Chunking up the deuces 'cause
I deserve better than you baby
I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve
(Baby I deserve) Better than you
I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve
(Baby I deserve) (better than you)
You hear me out, don't win me back
Oh, you don't know how to act, see
what you won't do, he will do for me (do for me)
'Cause I deserve better, than you
I deserve better
Play your games with someone else
I deserve better, than you
Chunking up the deuces 'cause
I deserve better than you baby
I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve
(Baby I deserve) Better than you
I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve, I deserve
Baby I deserve (better than you) (shit my voice is gone)
The lyrics to Teairra Mari's song "Deserve" speak to the need for self-respect and standing up for oneself in a relationship. The repetition of "Maybe I deserve better, you know I deserve better" highlights the uncertainty and doubt that can come with realizing one deserves more from a partner. The singer is aware that their lover is not treating them with the respect and love they deserve and so they decide to move on from the toxic relationship.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of a partner being unfaithful and deceptive, with the line "Boy, you think you're slick but I already know" highlighting the singer's understanding of their lover's actions. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I deserve better" to emphasize the importance of self-worth and not settling for someone who does not treat their partner well. The final line, "Better than you" is a statement of empowerment and realization of one's own value.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I deserve better
I am questioning whether I deserve better than you.
You know I deserve better
I know deep down that I deserve better than you.
You hit me up, throwing me back
You contact me and try to reel me in again.
Oh, you don't know how to act
You do not know how to treat me properly.
See, what you won't do, he would do for me
Another man would treat me better than you do, and do things that you refuse to do.
Won't be blinded by my feelings
I won't let my emotions override my judgement.
You've been scheming on the low
You have been planning or plotting secretly behind my back.
Creeping on the low
You have been sneaking around and doing things behind my back.
Boy, you think you're slick but I already know
You believe you are being clever, but I am aware of your actions.
Don't know who you've been with before
I am unaware of your past partners.
If she ain't let you know
If your previous partner did not inform you.
I ain't like them other girls, babe
I am not like other women who will tolerate your behavior.
You can forget about us, baby
You can give up on our relationship.
I read between the lines, so baby
I can infer from what is left unsaid or hinted at.
You ain't good for nothing
You are not useful or beneficial to me.
I deserve better, than you
I know I deserve a better partner than you.
Play your games with someone else
Your deceitful behavior is unwelcome and unappreciated.
Chunking up the deuces 'cause
I am putting an end to our relationship.
I'm be like fall away down
I feel like I am falling apart because of you.
Hey, I wouldn't give your love away
I would not throw away your love in a thoughtless or careless manner.
But what's a girl to do now, hey
But what options do I have at this point?
Got me feeling some type away
You have me feeling a certain type of negative way.
You hear me out, don't win me back
You listen to me, but do not try to win me back.
What you won't do, he will do for me
Another man is willing to do things for me that you won't do.
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Lala
I wish she received the success she deserved. This song should’ve been a chart topper.
amazzingg
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Tiara Miranda
This song will forever go HARD!! She doesn’t get enough credit for her talent. This should have been her coming back SONG!!! #TeamTeairraMari
Life with Bri and The Fam
Her team should’ve really pushed this song . This could’ve blown up
Brandy Wiggins
Facts
Chucky The Rapper
2 million views though. 🤷🏾♂️ video would be dope.
MsTrueTy
I wouldn't mind a re release. This is hot. If you stream enough it can still blow. It's happened to other indie Artist
MC1738
@Chucky The Rapper 2 million isn't that much compared to how much this song deserves
Kiara Shields
@Chucky The Rapper kiarashields love you 😘💓 to go 😅 happy
Carol Stacie Mancia
I love this song. I’m so upset she didn’t blow up after this. I would listen to this shit on repeat. She’s so talented. A shame she’s not doing as well as some other artists. She deserves better lol.