Faith Evans at the 8th Annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball held at a private residence.
Los Angeles, California - 06.06.09

The two divas were attending a barbecue, thrown by a mutual pal, when they struck up conversation and became instant friends.

And when Marie was looking to add another voice to her new track Can't Last A Day, she called on Evans to join her in the studio.

Both women are famous for romancing icons - Evans was married to late rap king Notorious B.I.G. and Marie dated funk superstar Rick James.

Evans admits she's thrilled to be part of a Teena Marie project: "My mom used to have all the Rick James albums. I loved to read the credits, and there are certain things I will always remember from just reading Teena's name... I thought I knew her."

Source: WENN