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My "Flashback Friday" series is back and this time its the late Teena Marie performing on "Soul Train". She is performing her 1979 hit "I Need Your Lovin'" from her album "Lady T". For a true flashback check it out!

The artists below have famously fought with their labels over everything from money to contract disputes. Check them out! Toni Braxton We are all aware of Toni Braxton's legal troubles over the years most notably with her record label LaFace Records. After Toni Braxton's first bankruptcy she was forced to sue her label. It resulted in a nasty battle between the two that went on for two years. Toni was eventually rewarded $20 million dollars. After the smoke was clear Toni went back in the studio and released her last album on LaFace Records in The Heat released in 2000. Toni's bouts with bankruptcy and label drama was well-documented in an 2012 episode of VH1's Behind The Music ...or was it 2013. JoJo JoJo has recently been in the headlines for her lawsuit against label Blackground Records, once home to acts such as the late Aaliyah, Toni Braxton and Tank. The singer is furious at the label for holding her under a contract that she wishes to leave. The singer is current...

Legendary singer Teena Marie who passed away nearly two years ago will release her final album in January. The album titled Beautiful is executive produced by her daughter and will be distributed by Universal Records.  R.I.P. Teena Marie 

In loving memory of Teena Marie and the musical legacy she lives behind as well as Gerald Levert. Enjoy! ---------------- Now playing: Teena Marie - A Rose By Any Other Name ft. Gerald Levert via FoxyTunes

Check out some new album covers from albums being released this month or next month. Stax Records debut! Streets June 9. Features hit single, "Cant Last A Day" featuring Faith Evans. Guests include MC Lyte. Warner Bros. debut! Streets June 23. Features hit single, "Last Chance". Guests include Brandy. Actress/Singer returns to music! Streets June 9. Features new single, "The Real Thing". Guests include Babyface. 8 years in the making! Streets July 7. Features hit single, "Pretty Wings". B.E.P. Reunites! Streets June 9. Features hit single, "Boom Pow Pow".

Teena Marie returns with a new album, "Congo Square" on June 9. Below you can check out her new single below! Audio: Teena Marie feat Faith Evans - Can't Last A Day I like this song. It's pretty cool. I can see Urban AC eating this up and maybe Grammy...is that too much of a stretch? Ha! Mario will release his upcoming album, "And Then There Was Me" very soon. Below you can check out his latest leaked song. Produced by Jim Jonsin[worked with Trina]. Audio: Mario - Get Out From his upcoming album, "And Then There Was Me", check out Mario's latest leaked song. Produced by Dre & Vidal[worked with Usher] Audio: Mario - Late Night Based on this song and the one above("Get Out"), Mario has adapted an electronica sound complete with retro-Neptunes ish production and classic video game sound effects. Cool!