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.
M.V.P.
Teairra Mari Lyrics
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Teairra Mari
All star
Come On, come on
Lets go!
Well let me start out by saying this
And there ain't no game in this
I know that I'm not the only one
So don't get it twisted son
No, I don't think that you're all mine
Baby boy what I do know
Is that I'm in-expandable
You'll never find another like me
'cause all the others just fall in line
I come first and they're behind
This is where you need to be
'cause you think that I'm just whatever (Whatever)
Trust me, it don't get no better
I don't know what you've been told
But I know you won't disagree
'cause I'm the franchise
Boy you can't lie
You know that I'll be everything you need (you need)
I'm the M.V.P.
That's why I'm your wifey
Can't another girl on earth see me (See me)
Well I'm the franchise
The one you can't deny
I'm the only one for you indeed (Indeed)
I'm the M.V.P.
The number one wifey
That's why you always running back to me
So don't even try to play me love
Like a silly girl
'cause it ain't going down like that
And yeah I know you got plenty friends and I'm just one of them
But baby I'm not falling back
I just want you to know that I'm still gonna ride for you
'cause we still have fun
I'm not going anywhere
I'll stay with you, I don't care
That's why you make me number one, yeah
'cause you think that I'm just whatever (You think)
Trust me, it don't get no better
I don't know what you've been told
But I know you won't disagree (Hey)
'cause I'm the franchise (Franchise)
Boy you can't lie
You know that I'll be everything you need (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
I'm the M.V.P.
That's why I'm your wifey
Can't another girl on earth see me (See me)
Well I'm the franchise
The one you can't deny
I'm the only one for you indeed (You indeed, oh)
I'm the M.V.P.
The number one wifey
That's why you always running back to me
'cause I'm the franchise
Boy you can't lie (Franchise)
You know that I'll be everything you need (You, you, oh)
I'm the M.V.P.
That's why I'm your wifey
Can't another girl on earth see me (Earth see me, no no)
Well I'm the franchise
The one you can't deny (No no)
I'm the only one for you indeed (Oh no)
I'm the M.V.P.
The number one wifey
That's why you always running back to me (Come on, come on)
I'm the number one draft pick
You know you gotta have it
My loyalty is everlasting
And baby girl right here's a classic
I'm nothing like your last chick
And losing me would be so tragic
I'm the number one draft pick (I'm the number one, yeah yeah)
You know you gotta have it
My loyalty is everlasting (Everlasting, yeah yeah yeah yeah)
And baby girl right here's a classic
I'm nothing like your last chick
And losing me would be so tragic (whoa whoa)
'cause I'm the franchise
Boy you can't lie (Franchise)
You know that I'll be everything you need (oh)
I'm the M.V.P.
That's why I'm your wifey
Can't no other girl on earth see me (Oh no)
Well I'm the franchise
The one you can't deny
I'm the only one for you indeed (You indeed)
I'm the M.V.P. (M.V.P.)
The number one wifey (Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah)
That's why you always running back to me
'cause I'm the franchise (Boy you know what it is)
Boy you can't lie
You know that I'll be everything you need (Don't play with me, no)
I'm the M.V.P (cause I'm a franchise playa)
That's why I'm your wifey
Can't no other girl on earth see me
Well I'm the franchise
The one you can't deny
I'm the only one for you indeed
I'm the M.V.P.
The number one wifey
That's why you always running back to me
The song "MVP" by Teairra Mari is a declaration of confidence and self-love. In the first verse, she acknowledges that she's not the only one in the game, but assures her partner that she is still irreplaceable. She is not just any girl, and he won't find another like her. The chorus is the repeated assertion that she is the franchise and the Most Valuable Player, both as a girlfriend and a woman in general. She is his number one pick, and he can't deny that she is everything he needs.
In the second verse, Teairra addresses any doubts or challenges to her status. She knows that her partner has other friends, but she's not going to let that get in the way of their relationship. She remains committed and loyal, and he can count on her to always be there for him. The bridge reinforces her confidence and uniqueness, and her belief that losing her would be a major loss for him. The chorus is repeated again as a final statement of her value and importance in their relationship.
Overall, the song is a celebration of self-love and self-worth, as well as a reminder to partners to appreciate and value their significant others for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Well let me start out by saying this
I'm going to be upfront with you
And there ain't no game in this
This is serious
Don't even think you waste my time
Don't try to play games
I know that I'm not the only one
I know you have other options
So don't get it twisted son
Don't get confused
No, I don't think that you're all mine
I know I'm not the only one you'll be with
Baby boy what I do know
What I do know
Is that I'm in-expandable
I'm irreplaceable
You'll never find another like me
You won't find anyone better than me
'cause all the others just fall in line
Everyone else is just following the crowd
I come first and they're behind
I'm your first choice
This is where you need to be
You belong with me
'cause you think that I'm just whatever (Whatever)
You underestimate me
Trust me, it don't get no better
No one is better than me
I don't know what you've been told
I don't care what others say
But I know you won't disagree
I know you believe in me
'cause I'm the franchise
I'm the leader
Boy you can't lie
You know it's true
You know that I'll be everything you need (you need)
I'm what you're looking for
I'm the M.V.P.
I'm the most valuable player
That's why I'm your wifey
That's why I'm your girl
Can't another girl on earth see me (See me)
No one is better than me
Well I'm the franchise
I'm in charge
The one you can't deny
You can't deny my importance
I'm the only one for you indeed (Indeed)
I'm the only one you need
The number one wifey
The best girlfriend
That's why you always running back to me
That's why you always come back to me
So don't even try to play me love
Don't try to deceive me
Like a silly girl
Like I'm foolish
'cause it ain't going down like that
That won't work on me
And yeah I know you got plenty friends and I'm just one of them
I know you have lots of options
But baby I'm not falling back
I'm not giving up
I just want you to know that I'm still gonna ride for you
I'll always be there for you
'cause we still have fun
Because we enjoy spending time together
I'm not going anywhere
I'm here to stay
I'll stay with you, I don't care
I'm loyal to you
That's why you make me number one, yeah
That's why I'm the most important to you
I'm the number one draft pick
I'm the best choice
You know you gotta have it
You need me
My loyalty is everlasting
I'll always be loyal
And baby girl right here's a classic
I'm a classic beauty
I'm nothing like your last chick
I'm nothing like your ex
And losing me would be so tragic
Losing me would be a mistake
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: A GORDON, JONATHAN JENNINGS, CHARLES MACK, MAKEBA RIDDICK
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