Now That I Have You - Teena Marie - From the 1980 Album - 'Lady T'

📻 Step into the full archive for more late-night selections:    / @thesouloflondon   Now That I Have You by Teena Marie, from the 1980 album 'Lady T' Cut from the grooves of Teena Marie’s 1980 album *Lady T*, this track channels the smoother edges of funk and disco with a warm, soulful undercurrent. Co-produced and arranged by Teena herself alongside Richard Rudolph, the tune benefits from a tight rhythm section anchored by Eddie N. Watkins Jr.’s bass and Art Phillips’ acoustic guitar, all polished in the famed Conway Studios. The layering of strings recorded at Evergreen Studios adds a lush texture that elevates the track beyond straightforward groove into a space where soulfulness meets dancefloor finesse. Teena Marie, known affectionately as Lady T at Motown, was carving out a distinct identity beyond her debut, and this track exemplifies her skill as both a producer and performer. The album’s thoughtful production and intimate touches—engineered by a team including Lewis Peters and Phil Moores—helped reveal the breadth of her musicality, which continues to attract collectors who dig deep into the Gordy label’s LPs. This is funk and soul built with care and flair, inviting DJs and crate-diggers alike to keep unearthing the layers beneath its smooth surface. Track details: Artist: Teena Marie Track: Now That I Have You Album: Lady T Year: 1980 Genre: Funk / Soul Style: Soul, Disco, Funk Label: Gordy #SoulOfLondon #TeenaMarie #DiscoSoul #Funk #Gordy