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LADY T’S ‘SAPPHIRE’ READY TO SHINE: Teena Marie’s second Cash Money album due next month.

(April 6, 2006)

*It’s probably safe to assume that Smokey Robinson and rapper Kurupt never thought they’d appear on the same album. The artists have Teena Marie to thank for the common ground.

Her new album, “Sapphire,” drops on May 9 with guest appearances from both artists: Robinson is featured on two songs, "God Has Created" and "Cruise Control," while Kurupt laces "Baby Who's Is It."

The disc is Marie’s second project under Cash Money Classics/Universal, and is executive produced by label founders Bryan "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim Tha Don" Williams. The pair also co-produced the set’s lead single "Ooo Wee," along with Marie.

A duet with the late Rick James was supposed to be included, but it was removed from the album, according to a label spokesperson.

Marie's first Cash Money Classics album, 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. Marie will hit the road in support of "Sapphire" later this year.

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"