Tamia
Tamia · 1998
60 min · 13 tracks · contemporary R&B · hip-hop
Smooth R&B melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation and Tamia's soaring vocals, creating a soulful listening experience.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions smooth, soothing background ambiance
- Context
- Tamia's self-titled debut album arrived in 1998, marking her introduction to the music scene after signing with Elektra Records. At this point, she was a rising star, having previously contributed vocals to various projects but now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with a distinctive voice and style.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, hip-hop
Tamia is an album by Tamia, released in 1998. Smooth R&B melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation and Tamia's soaring vocals, creating a soulful listening experience. This album is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and producing hit singles like 'So Into You' and 'You Put a Move on My Heart'. Its blend of contemporary R&B and pop balladry established Tamia as a prominent figure in the genre and laid the groundwork for her future career. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Tamia sound like?
Smooth R&B melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation and Tamia's soaring vocals, creating a soulful listening experience. Rooted in contemporary R&B and hip-hop.
What makes Tamia by Tamia notable?
This album is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and producing hit singles like 'So Into You' and 'You Put a Move on My Heart'. Its blend of contemporary R&B and pop balladry established Tamia as a prominent figure in the genre and laid the groundwork for her future career. Tamia's self-titled debut album arrived in 1998, marking her introduction to the music scene after signing with Elektra Records. At this point, she was a rising star, having previously contributed vocals to various projects but now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist with a distinctive voice and style.
Who is Tamia for?
Tamia works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and smooth, soothing background ambiance.
How many songs are on Tamia?
Tamia has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Imagination 3:34
- 2 So Into You Standout 4:21
- 3 Never Gonna Let You Go 4:01
- 4 Falling for You 5:11
- 5 Show Me Love Standout 4:06
- 6 Rain on Me 4:22
- 7 Is That You? 3:22
- 8 Who Do You Tell? 4:20
- 9 Gotta Move On 5:08
- 10 This Time It’s Love 5:52
- 11 Loving You Still 5:09
- 12 Careless Whisper 5:12
- 13 You Put a Move on My Heart Standout 6:12
Release Date
April 14, 1998
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 54 sec
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