Name: Robbery by Teena Marie
Brand: Teena Marie
SKU: 828767762920
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

A protracted absence from the studio (a one-year release gap in the '80s was equal to a five-year gap in the early 2000s) caused by a notorious legal dispute with Motown did little to stall Teena Marie's momentum. Robbery, Marie's fifth album and first for Epic, didn't perform nearly as well on the pop chart as 1981's It Must Be Magic, but the devout black following remained, which obviously had no problem with Marie's discreet slipping of a little more rock and Latin jazz into her R&B. Epic wisely let their new acquisition do her thing -- it's the first album written completely by Marie, and the gradual development in her sound would pay off tenfold with 1984's crossover hit "Lovergirl." (Meanwhile, Marie's ex label was nurturing D.O.A. projects like Monalisa Young's Knife and High Inergy's Groove Patrol.) So is Robbery merely transitional? Not at all. While directing a rotating cast of support, including but not limited to the Average White Band's Steve Ferrone, go-to Brazilian percussionist Paulinho da Costa, and undervalued keyboard wiz Patrice Rushen, Marie comes up with a set of songs that rivals anything she did for Motown. There's a little bit of everything here. It's varied but focused, however, highlighted by the torrid mid-tempo groove "Midnight Magic," the club hit "Fix It," and a trio of excellent ballads in "Dear Lover," the particularly elegant "Casanova Brown," and one of the finest Minnie Riperton tributes -- whether intentional or not -- in "Shadow Boxing." Though the album contains some of the then up-to-date technology that flawed a lot of other albums released in 1983, Marie knew not to go hog-wild with it.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo

1. Robbery

by Teena Marie

Background Vocals: Teena Marie; Performer
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Guitar: Keith Alexander; Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Anthony Allen Brockert
Teena Marie
Alicia Gladden; Performer
Synthesizer: Todd Cochran
Eric O'neal; Performer
Composer: T. Marie; Composer
Lyricist: T. Marie; Composer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

2. Playboy

by Teena Marie

Alto Saxophone: Ernie Watts; Performer
Lyricist: T. Marie; Composer
Assistant Engineer: David Egerton
Sabrina Buchanek
Niko Bolas
Barbara Rooney
Carwell Johnson; Production
Background Vocals: Darryl Phinnessee
Recco Philmore
Maxine Wters-willard
Julia Waters-tillman
Car Johnson
Carmen Twillie
James Allen
Julia Tillman Waters; Performer
Bass: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Drums: Steve Ferrone; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Composer: T. Marie; Composer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Synthesizer: Todd Cochran; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Herbig; Performer
Trombone: Dick Hyde
Charlie Loper; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Chuck Findley; Performer
Recording: Robert Brooks; Production
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

3. Shadow Boxing

by Teena Marie

Acoustic Guitar: Greg Poree
Teena Marie; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Ernie Watts; Performer
Background Vocals: Carmen Twillie
Maxine Waters
Teena Marie
Julia Waters; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Greg Poree
Teena Marie; Performer
Bass: Abraham Laboriel
Anthony Jackson
Stanley Clarke; Performer
Drum Programming: Teena Marie; Performer
Drums: Paul Hines
Nick Ceroli
Teena Marie; Performer
Electric Guitar: Teena Marie; Performer
Arranger: Paul Riser
Teena Marie; Composer
Composer: Teena Marie; Composer
Lyricist: Teena Marie; Composer
Conductor: Paul Riser; Conductor
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Nick Brown
Paul Jackson; Performer
Horn: Gary Grant
Chuck Findley; Performer
Horn Section: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
Teena Marie; Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Piano: Teena Marie
J. Bokowski Jr.
John Bokowski; Performer
Synthesizer: Teena Marie; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Herbig; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Loper
Dick Hyde; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Vocals: Teena Marie; Performer
Jr.: John Bokowski
Paul Jackson; Other
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

4. Midnight Magnet

by Teena Marie

Background Vocals: Maxine Waters-willard
Teena Marie
Julia Waters-tillman
Carmen Twillie
Maxine Willard Waters
Julia Tillman Waters; Performer
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Marlo Henderson
Keith Alexander; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino De Costa; Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Synthesizer: J. Bokowski Jr.
Todd Cochran
John Bokowski Jr; Performer
Arranger: Teena Marie; Composer
Composer: P. J.
T. Marie; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Carwell Johnson
Barbara Rooney
Sabrina Buchanek
Niko Bolas
David Egerton; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Producer: Teena Marie; Production
Recording: Robert Brooks; Production

5. Fix It

by Teena Marie

Composer: T. Marie; Composer
Background Vocals: Julia Tillman Waters
Maxine Willard Waters
James Allen
Carl Johnson
Teena Marie
Recco Philmore
Anthony Boyce
Carmen Twillie
Darryl Phinnessee
Various; Performer
Bass: Abe Laboriel
Nathan East
Anthony Jackson; Performer
Drums: Paul Hines
Vince Charles
John Robinson
Steve Ferrone
Ricky Lawson; Performer
Guitar: Greg Paree
Paul Jackson Jr.
Charles Fearing
Keith Alexander
Marlo Henderson
Various; Performer
Keyboard: Todd Cochran
Eric O'neal
J. Bokowski Jr.
Teena Marie
John Bokowski; Performer
Lyricist: T. Marie; Composer
Percussion: Robert Brooks
Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Piano: Todd Cochran
Teena Marie
J. Bokowski Jr.
Eric O'neal
John Bokowski; Performer
Saxophone: Ernie Watts
Gary Herbig
Daniel Lemelle; Performer
Synthesizer: J. Bokowski Jr.
Eric O'neal
Teena Marie
Todd Cochran
John Bokowski; Performer
Trombone: Dick Hyde
Charles Loper; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Vocals: Teena Marie; Performer
Jr.: John Bokowski; Other
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

6. Ask Your Momma

by Teena Marie

Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Teena Marie; Performer
Bass: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Drums: Ricky Lawson; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Mickey Hearn
Teena Marie; Performer
Synthesizer: Patrice Rushen
Teena Marie
Todd Cochran; Performer
Arranger: Teena Marie
Fred Mirza; Composer
Composer: T. Marie; Composer
Lyricist: T. Marie; Composer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

7. Dear Lover

by Teena Marie

Acoustic Guitar: Teena Marie; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Ernie Watts; Performer
Background Vocals: Teena Marie
Carmen Twillie
Julia Waters-tillman
Maxine Waters-willard
Maxine Willard Waters
Julia Tillman Waters; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Teena Marie; Performer
Bass: Abraham Laboriel
Anthony Jackson
Stanley Clarke; Performer
Drums: Teena Marie
Paul Hines
Nick Ceroli
Steve Ferrone; Performer
Electric Guitar: Teena Marie; Performer
Arranger: Paul Riser
Teena Marie; Composer
Composer: Teena Marie; Composer
Lyricist: Teena Marie; Composer
Conductor: Paul Riser; Conductor
Guitar: Nick Brown
Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Horn: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Horn Section: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Percussion: Teena Marie; Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Piano: Teena Marie
J. Bokowski Jr.
John Bokowski Jr; Performer
Synthesizer: Teena Marie; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Herbig; Performer
Trombone: Dick Hyde
Charlie Loper; Performer
Vocals: Teena Marie; Performer
Programmer: Teena Marie; Production
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

8. Stop the World

by Teena Marie

Background Vocals: Maxine Waters-willard
Julia Waters-tillman
Teena Marie
Julia Tillman Waters
Maxine Willard Waters; Performer
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Bass: Nathan Watts; Performer
Drums: John Robinson
Vincent Charles; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa; Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Arranger: Teena Marie
Paul Riser; Composer
Composer: T. Marie; Composer
Lyricist: T. Marie; Composer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

9. Cassanova Brown

by Teena Marie

Composer: Teena Marie; Composer
Acoustic Guitar: Teena Marie; Performer
Alto Saxophone: Ernie Watts; Performer
Lyricist: Teena Marie; Composer
Conductor: Paul Riser; Conductor
Background Vocals: Carmen Twillie
Teena Marie
Maxine Waters-willard
Julia Waters-tillman
Maxine Willard Waters
Julia Tillman Waters; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Teena Marie; Performer
Bass: Anthony Jackson
Abraham Laboriel
Stanley Clarke; Performer
Contrabassoon: Stanley Clarke; Performer
Drums: Nick Ceroli
Teena Marie
Steve Ferrone
Paul Hines; Performer
Electric Guitar: Teena Marie; Performer
Guitar: Nick Brown
Paul Jackson Jr.
Paul Jackson; Performer
Horn: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Horn Section: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Percussion: Teena Marie; Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Piano: Teena Marie
J. Bokowski Jr.
John Bokowski
John Bokowski Jr; Performer
Synthesizer: Teena Marie; Performer
Programmer: Teena Marie; Production
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Herbig; Performer
Trombone: Charlie Loper
Dick Hyde; Performer
Trumpet: Chuck Findley
Gary Grant; Performer
Vocals: Teena Marie; Performer
Vocal Arrangement: Teena Marie; Composer
Jr.: John Bokowski
Paul Jackson; Other
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

10. Playboy (12 Inch Remix)

by Teena Marie

Alto Saxophone: Ernie Watts; Performer
Lyricist: T. Marie; Composer
Assistant Engineer: David Egerton
Sabrina Buchanek
Niko Bolas
Barbara Rooney
Carwell Johnson; Production
Background Vocals: Darryl Phinnessee
Recco Philmore
Maxine Wters-willard
Julia Waters-tillman
Car Johnson
Carmen Twillie
James Allen
Julia Tillman Waters; Performer
Bass: Anthony Jackson; Performer
Drums: Steve Ferrone; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.; Performer
Composer: T. Marie; Composer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Mastering Engineer: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Synthesizer: Todd Cochran; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Gary Herbig; Performer
Trombone: Dick Hyde
Charlie Loper; Performer
Trumpet: Gary Grant
Chuck Findley; Performer
Recording: Robert Brooks; Production
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

11. Midnight Magnet (Instrumental Version)

by Teena Marie

Background Vocals: Maxine Waters-willard
Teena Marie
Julia Waters-tillman
Carmen Twillie
Maxine Willard Waters
Julia Tillman Waters; Performer
Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Bass: Nathan East; Performer
Drums: John Robinson; Performer
Guitar: Paul Jackson Jr.
Marlo Henderson
Keith Alexander; Performer
Percussion: Paulhino De Costa; Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Synthesizer: J. Bokowski Jr.
Todd Cochran
John Bokowski Jr; Performer
Arranger: Teena Marie; Composer
Composer: P. J.
T. Marie; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Carwell Johnson
Barbara Rooney
Sabrina Buchanek
Niko Bolas
David Egerton; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Producer: Teena Marie; Production
Recording: Robert Brooks; Production

12. Fix It (12 Inch Remix Instrumental)

by Teena Marie

Primary Artist: Teena Marie; Main Performer
Performer: Teena Marie; Performer
Vocals: Teena Marie; Performer
Composer: T. Marie; Composer
Lyricist: T. Marie; Composer
Producer: Teena Marie; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 9 minutes and 9 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, R&B, Soul, Quiet Storm, Contemporary R&B

Label

Epic - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 17, 1983

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

828767762920

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Notification

Robbery

1. Robbery

2. Playboy

3. Shadow Boxing

4. Midnight Magnet

5. Fix It

6. Ask Your Momma

7. Dear Lover

8. Stop the World

9. Cassanova Brown

10. Playboy (12 Inch Remix)

11. Midnight Magnet (Instrumental Version)

12. Fix It (12 Inch Remix Instrumental)

Technical Specifications

Robbery

Product information

Release options

1. Robbery

2. Playboy

3. Shadow Boxing

4. Midnight Magnet

5. Fix It

6. Ask Your Momma

7. Dear Lover

8. Stop the World

9. Cassanova Brown

10. Playboy (12 Inch Remix)

11. Midnight Magnet (Instrumental Version)

12. Fix It (12 Inch Remix Instrumental)

Technical Specifications