Passion Play | ||||
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Released | 1994 | |||
Genre | R&B,[1] blue-eyed soul | |||
Label | Sarai[2] | |||
Producer | Teena Marie, Doug Grigsby | |||
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Source | Rating |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
MusicHound R&B: The Essential Album Guide | [4] |
Spin Alternative Record Guide | 7/10[5] |
Passion Play is the tenth album by the American musician Teena Marie, released in 1994.[6][7] The album was produced by Marie and Doug Grigsby.[1][8] She had parted company with Epic Records following disappointing sales of her 1990 album Ivory, and Passion Play was released on her own independent label, Sarai. Without the backing of a major label, the album received only limited distribution, sold modestly, and failed to chart. Marie engaged in legal action related to the album's distribution.[9]
Passion Play contains guest contributions from Lenny Kravitz ("Main Squeeze") and rapper Yo-Yo ("Sweet on You").[2] It also includes a cover of the Linda Jones song "Hypnotized". "Warm as Momma's Oven" was released as a single.[10] Marie supported the album by touring with the Gap Band and Cameo.[11]
All songs written by Teena Marie, except where noted.