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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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