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Teene Marie Polishes 'Sapphire'

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Soul singer Teena Marie will on May 9 release her second Cash Money Classics/Universal album, "Sapphire." The set features appearances from legendary crooner/former Motown labelmate Smokey Robinson and rapper Kurupt.

An expected duet with Marie and her longtime partner, the late Rick James, was taken off the album, according to a label spokesperson. Robinson is featured on two songs, "God Has Created" and "Cruise Control," while Kurupt graces "Baby Who's Is It."

Cash Money founders Bryan "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim Tha Don" Williams serve as executive producers. The pair also co-produced lead single "Ooo Wee," along with Marie.

Marie's first Cash Money Classics disc, 2004's "La Dona," peaked at No. 6 on The Billboard 200 and has sold 458,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The singer will launch a national tour later this year in support of "Sapphire."

Here is the track listing for "Sapphire":

"God Has Created," featuring Smokey Robinson
"Cruise Control," featuring Smokey Robinson
"Baby Who's Is It," featuring Kurupt
"Make It Hot"
"Ooo Wee"
"Sleeping With The Enemy"
"A.P.B."
"Love Is A Gangsta"
"Ladies Choice"
"Somebody Just Like You"
"You Blow Me Away"
"Simmer Down"
"Romantica"
"The Way You Love Me"
"Ecstasy"
"Resilient (Sapphire)"

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