Teena Marie was an American singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. She was known as the 'Ivory Queen of Soul' for her high-pitched soprano vocals and her ability to play multiple instruments. She released several albums throughout her career, including her most successful album, Lovergirl, which featured the hit single 'Lovergirl'. Marie was also a successful songwriter, having written songs for artists such as Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, and The Temptations. Her music was a mix of R&B, funk, soul, and pop, and she was a major influence on the sound of modern R&B.