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.
Round And Round
Teairra Mari Lyrics
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I never understood
Why we go through the same things
Over and over
Baby, im tired
Im so damn tired..
You wake up in the morning breakfast on the table (huh,huh and it done)
You can be straight up with me boy aint nobody listning (huh tell me what are we doing)
Cuz i dont wanna waste my time and i dont wanna waste your time (what the hell are we doing)
Ive given all ive got what do i have to show for it
Nothin, nothin, nothin, nothin,
I forgive you on the spot then i wait for you to change but
Nothin, nothin, nothin,
Got me going round and round and round in circles
Cuz i loved you (i really) loved you
Going round and round and round in circles
Cuz i loved you (i really) loved you
Round and round and round we go
Round and round and round we go
Round and round we go
Round and round we go
Round and round we go
Round and round we go
Tell me who you gunna find to do it like me (huh, huh aint nobody)
And i know you think im old well boy i might be (dont let that good girl shit fool ya)
From the laundry to the dirty dishes broken promises and wishes
Every day is something different aint no tellin who you kissin
Ive given all ive got what do i have to show for it
Nothin, nothin, nothin, nothin,
I forgive you on the spot then i wait for you to change but
Nothin, nothin, nothin,
Got me going round and round and round in circles
Cuz i loved you (i really) loved you
Going round and round and round in circles
Cuz i loved you (i really) loved you
Round and round and round we go (round and round and round baby)
Round and round and round we go
Round and round we go
Round and round we go
Round and round we go
Round and round we go
Thought that we could make it through the storm (the storm)
But now i see that i was so so, so wrong
Boy who would have ever thought that we just wouldnt work
Boy it hurts oh baby that we just keep going round in circles
Got me going round and round and round in circles
Cuz i loved you (i really) loved you
Going round and round and round in circles
Cuz i loved you,loved you
I really really
I really really
I really really
Loved, we go, we go
I cant even sleep
Sometimes i feel so empty
Oh baby so dizzy ohh
The lyrics of "Round and Round" by Teairra Mari describe the feeling of being stuck in a repetitive cycle in a relationship that is no longer fulfilling. The singer expresses her exhaustion and frustration with going through the same problems over and over again. She questions the purpose of continuing in this cycle and speaks to her partner, asking what they are doing and if it's worth it. Despite forgiving her partner and hoping for change, she feels like she has given all she can with nothing to show for it. The lyrics also touch on the theme of self-worth as the singer reminds her partner of her value and what she brings to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You know..
Statement to indicate the start of expressing a confusion
I never understood
I have always been confused and perplexed
Why we go through the same things
Why do we keep repeating the same mistakes and issues
Over and over
Repeatedly
Baby, im tired
Expressing fatigue and exhaustion
Im so damn tired..
Emphasizing the weariness
You wake up in the morning breakfast on the table (huh,huh and it done)
You receive a well-prepared morning meal
I go to (?) A bath and turn on the cable (huh, boy dont act like you dont know it)
I complete my hygiene routine and enjoy some TV time
You can be straight up with me boy aint nobody listning (huh tell me what are we doing)
We can have an honest conversation
Cuz i dont wanna waste my time and i dont wanna waste your time (what the hell are we doing)
We should avoid wasting each other's time
Ive given all ive got what do i have to show for it
I have invested a significant amount, but there is nothing to prove it
Nothin, nothin, nothin, nothin,
Emphasizing the absence of results
I forgive you on the spot then i wait for you to change but
I forgive easily and hope for you to improve
Got me going round and round and round in circles
I am constantly repeating the same cycle
Cuz i loved you (i really) loved you
Reason for sticking around through the cycle
Tell me who you gunna find to do it like me (huh, huh aint nobody)
Expressing uniqueness and excellence
And i know you think im old well boy i might be (dont let that good girl shit fool ya)
Disagreeing with a supposed disadvantage
From the laundry to the dirty dishes broken promises and wishes
Examples of issues and unfulfilled desires
Every day is something different aint no tellin who you kissin
Unpredictable behavior and potentially unfaithful relationship
Thought that we could make it through the storm (the storm)
Initial hope for enduring tough times
But now i see that i was so so, so wrong
Realization of the mistake in perception
Boy who would have ever thought that we just wouldnt work
Questioning the failure of the relationship
Boy it hurts oh baby that we just keep going round in circles
Acknowledging the pain and disappointment of the repeated cycle
I really really
Emphasizing the depth of love
Loved, we go, we go
Love remains despite the issues and cycle
I cant even sleep
The situation is negatively affecting my sleep
Sometimes i feel so empty
Experiencing an emotional void
Oh baby so dizzy ohh
Feeling unsteady and disoriented
Contributed by Thomas G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bgwalthney
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Teairra... I hope she does big things again. she deserves it. she has been on her grind since the first album... people don't realize she's got a ton of music floating around out there. "Sincerely Yours" her digital EP was hot. and U Dit Dat is on constant rotation on my ipod... support your girl and get her single from ITunes.
@danniiiedaniiie
To this day I still listen to this it needs to be on Apple Music.
@mariomayweather4535
This song still makes me feel a way…. That bridge “I would’ve never thought that we wouldn’t work” LORD!!!
@JeffTheGent
🔥❗️This was on her December 2010 mixtape “The Night Before Xmas,” a NICE set of songs. “Round and Round” is my favorite. The track has an ’80s Prince-like sound to it, and he’s my favorite musician.
@JaieRabbit
i luv teairra i think people r really sleeping on her voice...
@nonty666
On soul
@xolien1
love it
@nonty666
This still my jam
@jetjetboo5219
I love this song i wish she could of go far then she did
@serginelefevre824
Still a bop