Tamia

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Based on 53 ratings
1998 Ratings: #59
April 14, 1998 / Release Date
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Mario Winans, Tim & Bob, Jermaine Dupri, Stevie J, J-Dub, +5 more...Producer
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Tylingo
92

Quincy Jones was an absolute chad for helping Tamia launch her musical career.

She is underrated af, I absolutely love her voice. Her vocal abilities and her contemporary R&B image remind me so much of Mariah Carey, who I admire a lot, and Tamia has a talent that's nearly as impressive. Her self-titled debut is beautiful and majestically produced, really sweet and calming.

Only a person like her could cover "Careless Whisper" and make it just as amazing as the original.

ANTIDOLLX
96

“There’s no one like you around”

often left out of the many conversations involving Aaliyah, Brandy, Monica, TLC, and Destiny’s Child, etc, “Tamia” positions itself firmly alongside each and is just as hook-plenty, fluttering, and vocally lightweight in it’s admirable highs, lows, and in-betweens of romance as any that came before or after.

BEST: “So Into You” | “Falling for You” | “Rain On Me” | “Never Gonna ... read more

Dmercy20
90

Tamia is a very underrated artist. I think more people need to check out her music. It’s really good.

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