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Teedra Moses
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| Birth name | Teedra Shenita Moses |
| Also known as | Young Lioness |
| Born | December 17, 1976 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
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Teedra Shenita Moses (born December 17, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer. She is known for her unique voice and songwriting skills.
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Early Life and Music Roots
Teedra Moses was born and grew up in New Orleans, a city famous for its music. Later, she moved to Los Angeles with her mother and three siblings. This happened after her parents separated.
Her childhood greatly shaped her music style. Her mother was a gospel singer. Teedra grew up listening to gospel, jazz, zydeco, and blues. She wanted to listen to pop music on the radio. However, her mother made her listen to gospel music instead. The last song on her first album, "I Think of You (Shirley's Song)", is a special tribute to her late mother.
Teedra Moses' Music Journey
Before becoming a recording artist, Teedra Moses worked as a wardrobe stylist. She helped artists like Will Smith and Kelis with their clothes for videos. After breaking her leg on a video set, she decided to follow her dream. She chose to make music.
Teedra teamed up with producer Paul Poli. She signed with the indie record label TVT Records. Her first album, Complex Simplicity, came out in August 2004. Teedra wrote all fourteen songs on the album. Paul Poli did most of the music production.
The album did not become a huge hit on the main U.S. chart. However, critics loved it. It did well on other charts, like the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It reached number twenty on that chart.
Writing Songs for Other Artists
Besides her own music, Teedra Moses has written songs for many other artists. These include Nivea, Christina Milian, and Mary J. Blige. She also helped write and was featured on two songs for Raphael Saadiq's 2004 album, Ray Ray.
Her songs have been used in TV shows like Noah's Arc and Entourage. They have also appeared in movies such as Beauty Shop and Be Cool.
Even when she wasn't releasing new albums, Teedra toured and performed live often. She was a spokesperson for the Lady Hennessy Tour from 2010. She also released free mixtapes for her fans. This was while she looked for a new record deal. Her old label, TVT Records, had closed down.
New Record Deals and Albums
On March 25, 2011, Teedra Moses signed with rapper Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. She was their first female artist. In 2011, she released the Luxurious Undergrind mixtape.
In February 2014, she released the song "All I Ever Wanted." This song used a sample from Dynasty's 1980 song "Adventures in the Land of Music." It was the first song from her EP Cognac & Conversation. Rick Ross and Raphael Saadiq helped produce this EP.
In December 2014, Teedra signed with Shanachie Records. She said singer Avery Sunshine inspired her to join the label. Avery Sunshine was doing very well with Shanachie. Teedra's second album, Cognac & Conversation, was finally released on August 8, 2015.
Teedra's Songwriting Style
When Teedra Moses writes songs, she likes to be alone. She feels she needs her own space. She said, "I don't like other energies around me. I need to be alone, with just me and my music." This helps her be honest with her feelings.
Being honest in her lyrics is very important to her. She believes that if she is honest, people will feel it. She said, "Me being honest like that is why I've gained sincere fans." These fans connect with her honest feelings about life and love.
Teedra Moses' Music List
Albums
- Complex Simplicity (2004)
- Cognac & Conversation (2015)
Mixtapes
- The Young Hustla Compilation (2004)
- Young Hustla, Vol II: Live from the Jungle Mixtape (2007)
- Lionhearted – Young Hustla, Vol. III (2009)
- Royal Patience Compilation... A Love Journey (2010)
- Luxurious Undergrind (2011)
- Clair Voyant: The Mixtape (2015)
Extended Plays
- California Vibes (2014)
Singles
| Year | Song Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
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| 2004 | "Be Your Girl" (solo / 2018 Remix by KAYTRANADA) | 87 | 29 | — | Complex Simplicity |
| "You'll Never Find (A Better Woman)" (featuring Jadakiss) | — | 86 | — | ||
| 2005 | "You Better Tell Her" | — | — | — | |
| 2010 | "R U 4 Real" | — | — | — | Royal Patience |
| "Another LuvR" (featuring Wale) | — | — | — | ||
| 2013 | "Can't Be Luv" | — | — | — | California Vibes – EP |
| "Secrets of Life" | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| 2014 | "All I Ever Wanted" (featuring Rick Ross) | — | — | 2 | Cognac & Conversations |
| 2015 | "Get It Right" | — | — | 43 | |
| "That One" (featuring Anthony Hamilton) | — | — | 44 | ||
| 2019 | "Cabernet Sauvignon" | — | — | — | Complex Simplicity: 15th Anniversary Edition |
| 2020 | "Feels Good" (featuring Dave B) | ||||
| 2021 | "Make Me" (featuring Brody and Uncle Chucc) | ||||
Collaborations
Teedra Moses has also worked with many other artists on their songs:
- 2003: "Hot 1" and "I'm That Gangsta" — from Ras Kass' album Presents Re-Up The Compilation
- 2003: "Realize" — from Bravehearts' album Bravehearted
- 2004: "Chic" and "I Want You Back" — from Raphael Saadiq's album Ray Ray
- 2005: "Get High" — from Ambitious' album The Intricate Plot
- 2005: "Put That Thang Down" — from Ying Yang Twins' album U.S.A. (United States of Atlanta)
- 2005: "Here We Go" — from Trina's album Glamorest Life
- 2006: "Nothings Gonna Change" and "County Jail" — Scipio
- 2008: "Get Yours" — Raheem DeVaughn
- 2009: "Internet Connection" — from Nu Jerzey Karpet's album Mr. Red Karpet
- 2010: "World On Wheels" — X.O. aka Scipio
- 2010: "Turns Me On" — from Big Boi's album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty
- 2010: "Magic Touch" — Triflon
- 2011: "Face The Music" — from Trackademicks' album State of the Arts
- 2011: "Self Made", "Rise" & "Running Rebels" — from Maybach Music Group's album Self Made Vol. 1
- 2011: "Me & My Nuh" — from 9th Wonder's album The Wonder Years
- 2011: "It's On You" — from the mixtape Wing Stop & Cîroc
- 2011: "I Wish I Could Fly" — from Fiend's mixtape Smokin' Champagne
- 2012: "Go Get It" — from Torch's mixtape UFO Vol. 2
- 2012: "We Fly" — from Terrace Martin's album 3ChordFold
- 2012: "Amsterdam" — from Rick Ross' album God Forgives, I Don't
- 2012: "Message From The Soul Sisters" — from the compilation Soul Finger The Life, Love & Passion Sessions Volume 1
- 2013: "Breathe" — from Donnie Cash's album Antithesis of Average
- 2013: "Coupes & Roses" with Stalley — from Maybach Music Group's compilation album Self Made Vol. 3
- 2014: "Nobody" — from Rick Ross' album Mastermind
- 2014: "The Last Song" — from Terrace Martin' album 3ChordFold Pulse
- 2015: "Heartbreak" — from Semi Hendrix' album Breakfast at Banksy's
- 2016: "Entitled" — from Torae's album Entitled
- 2016: "Evil Genius" – from Ab-Soul's album Do What Thou Wilt.
- 2019: "Culture" – from Kaytranada's album BUBBA
Tours
Teedra Moses has performed on several tours:
- 2004: Seagram's Gin Live
- 2004: Live in London
- 2005: Raphael Saadiq As Ray Ray
- 2007: Heineken Red Star Soul
- 2008: Turn It Up
- 2010: Lady Hennessy
See also
In Spanish: Teedra Moses para niños
