Sapphire (Teena Marie album)
Sapphire is the twelfth album by Teena Marie, released in May 9, 2006 on the Cash Money label. It includes guest contributions from Smokey Robinson, George Duke, Gerald Albright, rapper Kurupt, and Marie's daughter, Alia Rose.
The album's lead single "Ooh Wee" featuring rapper Kurupt peaked at #32 on the US Hot R&B Singles chart. The track "You Blow Me Away" pays tribute to Rick James, while "Resilient " remembers the victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina.
Sapphire peaked at #3 on the US R&B Albums chart and #24 on the Billboard 200.
