Teedra Moses

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Teedra Moses

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Img_capt = Teedra Moses performing live in New York City, New York
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Teedra Moses
Alias =
Born = birth date and age|1976|12|17
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died =
Origin =
Genre = R&B, soul, neo soul
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 2003–present
Label = TVT
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URL = [http://www.teedramoses.com www.teedramoses.com]

Teedra Moses (born December 17, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter.

Biography

Moses was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana to a gospel singer mother, Shirley Moses. She later moved to Los Angeles, California after her parents' divorce. Moses brought a little bit of that fervor to her own vocal style when she began singing professionally. The final song on her debut album, "I Think of You (Shirley's Song)", is dedicated to her late mother.

Moses is the mother of twin boys Ras and Taj; their father is rapper Ras Kass.

Career

Prior to becoming a recording artist, Moses worked with her best friend Nonja McKenzie jnr as an assistant wardrobe stylist for artists such as Will Smith, Kelis, R. Kelly, and No Doubt. It was after breaking her leg on a video set that Moses decided to follow her heart and begin making music.

Following this epiphany, Moses signed with indie label TVT Records and released her debut album in July 2004, "Complex Simplicity", which was executive produced by Moses herself and partner Poli Paul. The album underperformed on the U.S. chart, debuting and peaking at number one hundred and sixty-eight on the "Billboard" 200. Otherwise, it found success on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, the Top Independent Albums, and the Top Heatseekers, reaching number twenty, number number eleven, and number ten, respectively. Moses' second studio album, "The Young Lioness", is due out in 2008.

Moses has written songs for other artists including Nivea, Christina Milian, and Mary J. Blige. She was featured on and co-wrote two songs from Raphael Saadiq's 2004 album "Ray Ray", "Chic", and "I Want You Back". Her songs have been showcased in the Logo series "Noah's Arc" as well as in the HBO hit show "Entourage".

On Thursday, September 25th, 2008 talented singer/songwriter Teedra Moses returned to S.O.B.'s in NYC for a concert in preparation for the release of her long-awaited sophomore album.

ongwriting credits

*2003: "Still in Love" — from Nivea's album "Nivea"
*2004: "Dip It Low" — from Christina Milian's album "It's About Time"
*2005: "Get Up on Ya Gangsta" — from Teairra Marí's album ""
*2006: "Here We Go" — from Trina's album "Glamorest Life"
*2006: "So Lady" — from the Japanese and international edition of Mary J. Blige's album "The Breakthrough"
*2007: "Finally Made Me Happy", "Ghetto Love", and "AEIOU" — from Macy Gray's album "Big"

Actress

Moses will make her acting debut as Lisa, in the upcoming 2008 film "Queen of Media", based on the life of New York City radio personality Wendy Williams.

Discography

Albums

*2004: "Complex Simplicity"
*2008: "The Young Lioness"

ingles

Mixtapes

*2004: "The Young Hustla Compilation Volume 1"
*2007: "Live from the Jungle - The Young Hustla Compilation Volume 2"
*2008: "Royal Patience - The Young Hustla Compilation Volume 3"

Collaborations

*2003: "Hot 1" and "I'm That Gangsta" — Ras Kass
*2003: "Realize" — Bravehearts
*2004: "Chic" and "I Want You Back" — Raphael Saadiq
*2005: "Put That Thang Down" — Ying Yang Twins
*2005: "Here We Go" — from Trina's album "Glamorest Life" (the album features the song's version with Kelly Rowland)
*2006: "Get High" — Ambitious
*2006: "Nothings Gonna Change" and "County Jail" — Scipio

External links

* [http://www.teedramoses.com Official website]
*MySpace|teedramoses
*allmusicguide|id=11:f9foxqwaldfe|label=Teedra Moses