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Teey
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Teeyah is an incredible French-Ivorian vocalist, dancer, and actress who has mastered the R&B sound and coupé-décalé rhythms. She is a highly skilled musician, able to expertly merge diverse styles of music such as dance and zouk with African influences. Her third album, "Mise à Nue," released in 2009, was her most commercially successful work. Teeyah has since become a renowned figure in the realm of lyrical singing, having been provided with many opportunities to perform on global stages.
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