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.
Get Down Tonight
Teairra Mari Lyrics
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Them booming systems that got that base
This is for them booming systems
Them booming systems that got that bump-d-bump-d-bump
This is for them booming systems
Them booming systems that got that base
This is for them booming systems
Them booming systems that got that base to make you say
I got the meanest urge to
Get in the club tonight
Call up my girls tell 'em drop what you're doing
Meet up and lets ride
And I ain't felt this way since that
Boy ended up inside
But tonight, I'm a make it happen
And I, do what feels right
And I swear that its gon' feel so good
You know you should (Yeah)
Fix your hair, slip on your brand new shoes
You sure look good (Uh Huh)
All I know is that
Its gon' be on, I'll be gone
I don't care if you don't call
Cause I'm doing me
Ladies
Oh!
If he made you sad
If he made you cry
Get up on your feet
Get down tonight
Get down tonight
Oh!
Baby don't feel bad (Yes)
Cause its only right
That you get on your feet (Teairra Mari)
Get down tonight
Get down tonight
And don't you worry 'bout tomorrow
Lets get out tonight
And tell the DJ play my song
I'm tryna catch a vibe
And if you don't mind boy, then I'm alright boy
I'm a be just fine, and I'm a get on down
I ain't thinking 'bout you no (No)
And I swear that its gon' feel so good
You know you should (Yeah)
Fix your hair, slip on your brand new shoes
You sure look good (Uh huh)
All I know is that
Its gon' be on, I'll be gone
I don't care if you don't call
Cause I'm doing me
Ladies
Oh!
If he made you sad
If he made you cry
Get up on your feet
Get down tonight
Get down tonight
Oh!
Baby don't feel bad
Cause its only right
That you get on your feet
Get down tonight
Get down tonight
This is for them booming systems
Them booming systems that got that base
This is for them booming systems
Them booming systems that got that bump-d-bump-d-bump
This is for them booming systems
Them booming systems that got that base
This is for them booming systems
Them booming systems that got that base to make you say
Oh!
If he made you sad (If he made you sad)
If he made you cry (If he made you cry)
Get up on your feet
Get down tonight
Get down tonight
Oh! (Oh)
Baby don't feel bad (Baby)
Cause its only right (Yeah)
That you get on your feet
Get down tonight
Get down tonight (Get up on your feet tonight)
The lyrics of Teairra Mari's "Get Down Tonight" are about forgetting past heartbreaks and focusing on having a good time in the present. Teairra encourages her listeners to get up and dance, expressing how they feel through the music, letting go of any negative energy or feelings that may weigh them down.
The chorus emphasizes this message, telling the women who may have experienced sadness or heartbreak in the past to get up on their feet and dance their troubles away. The lyrics mention getting ready to go out and have a good time with friends, going to the club to catch a vibe and dance to the beat of the booming system.
Teairra Mari's "Get Down Tonight" is a perfect party anthem for anyone that's feeling low or down, reminding them to let loose and dance their pain away with their friends. The song is all about positivity, and its upbeat lyrics and melody are sure to get everyone on their feet and dancing in no time.
Line by Line Meaning
This is for them booming systems
This song is dedicated to the powerful sound systems that make people want to dance
Them booming systems that got that base
These sound systems have strong bass that makes you want to move
This is for them booming systems
Again, this song is dedicated to the powerful sound systems that make people want to dance
Them booming systems that got that bump-d-bump-d-bump
These sound systems have a rhythm that makes you want to dance
This is for them booming systems
Once again, this song is dedicated to the powerful sound systems that make people want to dance
Them booming systems that got that base
These sound systems have strong bass that makes you want to move
This is for them booming systems
Again, this song is dedicated to the powerful sound systems that make people want to dance
Them booming systems that got that base to make you say
The sound systems have a strong bass that makes you want to dance and say things out loud
I got the meanest urge to
I have a strong desire to
Get in the club tonight
Go to the club tonight
Call up my girls tell 'em drop what you're doing
Contact my female friends and tell them to stop what they are doing
Meet up and lets ride
Get together and go out
And I ain't felt this way since that
I haven't felt this way since
Boy ended up inside
A boy was intimate with me
But tonight, I'm a make it happen
But tonight, I will make things happen
And I, do what feels right
And I am going to do what feels good
And I swear that its gon' feel so good
I promise it is going to feel amazing
You know you should (Yeah)
You know you should also feel this way
Fix your hair, slip on your brand new shoes
Get ready, wear something new
You sure look good (Uh Huh)
You look great
All I know is that
All I know is that
Its gon' be on, I'll be gone
I'm going to have a good time and possibly leave with somebody
I don't care if you don't call
I don't care if you don't contact me afterwards
Cause I'm doing me
I'm going to focus on having fun for myself
Ladies
Women
Oh!
Oh!
If he made you sad
If he made you unhappy
If he made you cry
If he made you cry
Get up on your feet
Stand up
Get down tonight
Dance tonight
Get down tonight
Dance tonight
Oh!
Oh!
Baby don't feel bad (Yes)
Don't feel bad
Cause its only right
It's the right thing to do
That you get on your feet (Teairra Mari)
You should get up and dance
Get down tonight
Dance tonight
Get down tonight
Dance tonight
And don't you worry 'bout tomorrow
Don't worry about the future
Lets get out tonight
Let's go out tonight
And tell the DJ play my song
Ask the DJ to play my favorite song
I'm tryna catch a vibe
I'm trying to get in the mood
And if you don't mind boy, then I'm alright boy
And if you don't mind, I'm good
I'm a be just fine, and I'm a get on down
I'm going to be just fine and have a good time
I ain't thinking 'bout you no (No)
I'm not thinking about you anymore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, MARCELLO VALENZANO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Just JimmyK
Yea her 1st album was the sh** and yes she is very underrated! I SO LOVE THIS SONG!
Love17
she has a beautiful voice!
Peaches Cole
It prooves the music business is ruthless, I've been listening to her songs, and she has good stuff . . . and if you see her interviews, she is actually nice, and she has no hard feelings for roc a fella . . . .I really hope she gets bigger!!!
Dennis V
I thinks her song is A absolutely hit this track is Amazing as well her talents whom ever this matter concerns she's Awesome intellectual intelligence
Tajeznah
Teairra Mari was definitely a victim of poor A&R because whoever chose her 2nd single really killed her career. She has a decent voice & a certain sparkle so hopefully she can overcome the negative and get her career back on track.
cieronic
I remember the whole album was bad ass!
Bitesize1991
i hate how she is STILL so underrated :'( <3 <3
squirebuffy
this shoulda been a single.
Love17
LOVE IT!
Love17
Love it.