Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3O9LPM5QM493L My name is Jeremy Gloff. I am a musician and music collector. This is my review of Teena Marie's "La Dona". If you enjoy this review add me as your Amazon friend :)

I remember this album when I was in the 11th grade. I love this album. This album is good. This album is about that La Dona knows not only where she cam but also where it all originated and stays ahead of where it is all going. La Dona to Latin families is the equivalent of the Godmother. She has paved paths, laid foundations and lead by exalted example, pulling inspiratino from the highest of cultrue to the most popular denominators. This album shows her mixing old school with the new school. much of this album revels in the realm of the sensual. with this album, she is poised to send shockwaves a new through a music industry in dire need of mature artists with cross-cultural appeal, and positive, thought-provoking ideas to share. This album has been certified Gold. Remember, this was 2004.

Teena Marie evolves with the times. She adapts "new school" lyrics with that sultry old school feel. With twangy guitar licks that take a Teena fan back to the "Portuguese Love" days. This album in one for the collection.

TEENA is BAAAACK! I have just been missing hearing her voice, nobody can sing like her! My favorite is #2. Then I also like 5,6,8,16,17
It's not the teena I have been used to but It had 5 good songs. I am definitely a ballads lover, That's why I only liked those. It's great for romantic times.

I got "La Dona" b4 "Sapphire" was born...which is a good thing because I can really compare both to her product b4 her absence.

"La Dona" is a great album but not as great as "Sapphire". Her `old self' (to me) was not present. You could hear it wanting to come through but you could tell "Cash Money" hand their paws all in it.

I heard my Teena in "Sapphire". I got my Teena back in "Sapphire".

She sang for all of us love-starved, wishing we had a deep-dark chocolate, thick voiced, big and tassstyyy, strong-ruff han...(sorry...let me clear my throat--I do apologize)...MAN....

Ahhh!...the music. Traxx 6, 12 and 16 are my favorites..."Off the Chain"-- that stank (skip) and "Makavelli Never Lied" (skiiiiiiiiii-pa).

"Off the Chain" was deplorable. The "Intro" left something to be desired as well (and it was to damn long). Just get to tha' good stuff gurl.

All in all though, I was just stoked that she dropped the album.

Seriously, I almost didn't care what she was going to sound like. You know--when you uh-serious fan, you tend to settle for anything from your favorite one as long as they give you something.

After "Sapphire".... I know now she is back and back to stay. That suits me just fine.