Congo Square
Teena Marie · 2009
73 min · 16 tracks · funk · hip-hop · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul that celebrates love and resilience within richly textured arrangements.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- rich textures for headphone detail
- celebratory themes of love
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- gradual emotional development throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Congo Square' was Teena Marie's final studio album, coming after a decade-long hiatus since her previous release, 'La Dona' in 2004. By this time, she had established herself as a pioneering female artist in the male-dominated genres of funk and R&B, showcasing her extensive vocal range and songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chaka Khan· Prince· Sade
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Pressure 5:32
- 2 Can't Last A Day 5:05
- 3 Baby I Love You 4:57
- 4 Ear Candy 101 4:48
- 5 Lover's Lane 5:07
- 6 Marry Me 5:31
- 7 You Baby 4:15
- 8 Milk N' Honey 5:26
- 9 What U Got 4 Me 4:42
- 10 Rovleta's Jass 0:31
- 11 Congo Square 4:56
- 12 Harlem Blues 5:17
- 13 Black Cool 1:59
- 14 Ms. Coretta 5:19
- 15 Soldier Boy 4:26
- 16 The Rose N' Thorn 5:30
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