Allow Teenear to introduce the new and more evolved version of herself to the world. The Miami singer concluded last month with the release of her debut album , a project over a decade in the making. “ honestly feels like a re-introduction of myself to the world,” she said about the album which features 12 songs and a guest appearance from .
“It’s me finally standing in the essence of who I truly am, and it represents what I feel like is my bigger purpose right now. The music – it exudes confidence. It’s for the girls, it’s for the lovers, it’s for the hard workers.
.. It’s for the ones that truly know how to feel.
” Teenear takes comfort in her individuality throughout . She relishes in the freedom to be the woman she desires to be on the shimmering “Moment” with Rick Ross while the epic “Outside!” champions self-love as she hits the town with friends for an exciting girls’ night out. Teenear also uses this same confidence in her approach to love, like on “Stay Home” where she questions her partner’s inability to match her energy during a night of fun.
Teenear’s heart also burns bright on the passionate “Waste No Time” and “Ride” where she blissfully falls into a deep love. is uniquely Teenear, making for a moving introduction that will leave a lasting impression. Just a couple weeks removed from the release of , we caught up with Teenear to highlight her and the project for this week’s column.
Scroll down to read more about the Miami singer’s inspirations, influences, and aspirations. I feel like it was the moment that I sang “Silver and Gold” by for my entire church congregation at an extremely young age. For me, that was a moment that was enlightening not only for music itself, but also my spirituality.
Honestly for me, it was the moment all of the girls at my school were going crazy over Justin Bieber and I didn’t know who he was yet. I’ll never forget going home and researching him for hours on my bed, and I came across a contest he was doing to write to one of his instrumentals. That was the moment that sparked the love in me to create music.
It became an outlet for me to express myself, and I fell in love with it. I know how to finesse playing the piano..
. sometimes [ ]. But one day, I would truly love to learn how to really play it.
Gardening was truly the first time I ever got paid for working for real, but at the same time it kind of felt like a hobby because I truly enjoyed it! It was for an organization called “Health in the Hood” and we would plant food to give out to the community! I don’t really think I have a physical object that I would claim to be my “most prized possession.” The only thing I can think of to measure up to that title would be my family! I feel like at the end of the day. I’m truly nothing without them and I’m constantly protective over them because I know they’re constantly protective over me! I feel like family is so important.
I don’t really like speaking on fears because they always say your biggest fear will come upon you! So I keep that between me and God, and I won’t let it come out of my mouth. , , , and ! Iconic, if I could throw in 1000% would! One side of me really wants to give you a great political answer, but the truth is..
. and my honest answer is..
. I would want to be dropped off at an island that has everything I need to survive 24 hours alone. No phone, just my Bible, a digital camera, a whole bunch of skincare, and food! I would still want the island to be luxurious, just super ducked off.
That would truly be ideal. 24 hours of pure relaxation and no outside noise would be beautiful. Emoji number one is 100% ✨ because I gotta put a little bit of sparkle into everything I say! Two and three are 🙏🏾 and 🫶🏽 because God is too good, and I love spreading love! Beyoncé, 1000%.
no explanation needed! I would love to be in ! That is my show! I feel like there are a few moments in life that I could see myself crying over, and that would 100% be one of them! I would have to say ! She came into the music industry completely herself and has stayed herself throughout the past years, and I think that is something I truly respect! The internet comes with a lot of opinions and if you allow it to, it can make you want to sensor a lot of things in your life. Dark chocolate being the best type of chocolate there is. Milk chocolate is way too sweet and tastes fake.
White chocolate is literally fake because a cocoa bean is brown, make it make sense...
that’s just sweet Milk. Dark Chocolate is the only way to go because that’s how it was supposed to be. Why did anyone have to try and alter what’s already perfection? I’m gonna have to say my song, “Never Met A Me”.
That song truly embodies the essence of who I am and sparks a joy and self-confidence within me everytime I hear it. I’m not sure what my favorite city in the world to perform at is just yet, I feel like I have a lot of places to explore still! But I 100% need to perform in Tokyo one day! Anywhere in Japan honestly — I feel like that would be so much fun and I’m looking forward to that one day! First and foremost, I think it would only be right to have it be held in Miami! The lineup is hard..
. I think I would make it in all girls festival, sorry to my boys, but girls are definitely taking over. I’d say Beyoncé, , , , and my last is.
.. I feel like I’d be doing myself a disservice to not say Mariah Carey.
I think that’s a good mix of the music I listen to right now. I’d most likely be acting! I actually really started in theater as a child and that is another love of mine, and I plan on getting back to that one day! But I think I would lean more towards film rather than theater at this point in my life. I would definitely go to the future! The past is in the past, and the past all happened for a reason! The past is what built me into who I am today, so I have no regrets.
I would love to see what God has in store for me in the future, and keep on moving forward. I would definitely tell my 18-year-old self to love herself a little bit more! Wake up every day and ask God to allow you to view yourself how he views you! And believe in every dream/vision God has placed in your heart! I think it would be most important to me that the music is remembered as a light! I would love to just be remembered as a light! I truly aspire to walk into every room and leave behind a positive feeling, a feeling of love, a feeling of happiness and feeling of joy! is out now via Slip N Slide Records. Find out more information .
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