Starchild (Teena Marie album)


Starchild is the sixth album by Teena Marie, released in November 11, 1984 on Epic Records. Following the relative commercial failure of her previous album, Robbery, Starchild became the highest-selling album of Marie's career. It peaked at #9 on the US Black Albums chart and #31 on the Billboard Albums chart. It was certified Gold by the RIAA on April 1, 1985.
The album's success was driven by lead single "Lovergirl" which become a major US hit, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and her only top 30 hit on that chart. Marie also received a nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for the single at the 27th Grammy Awards-her second nomination in that category.
The album was written and produced by Marie, with contributions from Leon Ware and Narada Michael Walden. The track "My Dear Mr. Gaye" is a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who had been fatally shot and killed by his father on April 1, 1984.
It was re-released by SoulMusic Records in 2012 as an Expanded Edition, containing 5 mixes as bonus tracks.

Track listing

All songs written by Teena Marie, except where noted.
  1. "Lovergirl" – 4:54
  2. "Help Youngblood Get to the Freaky Party" – 5:44
  3. "Out on a Limb" – 6:37
  4. "Alibi" – 5:23
  5. "Jammin" – 5:52
  6. "Starchild" – 5:35
  7. "We've Got to Stop " – 5:07
  8. "My Dear Mr. Gaye" – 5:28
  9. "Light" – 1:17
;Expanded Edition
  2. "Lovergirl" - 3:59
  3. "Lovergirl" - 5:53
  4. "Lovergirl" - 6:10
  5. "Jammin'" - 8:20
  6. "Out on a Limb" - 5:31

    Personnel

Credits for Starchild adapted from Allmusic