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It may be a natural sense of restraint (otherwise known as taste) or just a pipes issue that keeps R&B siren Tamia from engaging in cliche melisma histrionics on her self-titled debut. Similarly, it may be a keen ear for perfect pop/R&B hooks or just a collective unconsciousness thing that brings her to base "Falling For You" around a sample of the Emotions' '70s classic "Best Of My Love." Regardless of the motivations behind her choices, TAMIA presents a new voice in a flattering light. It's an album full of sinuous, sexy tunes that will make fans of contemporary R&B prick up their ears.
Personnel: Tamia (vocals, background vocals); JD (rap vocals, background vocals); John Jubu Smith, Michael Thompson , Paul Jackson, Jr. (guitar); Fred Jackson, Jr. , Gerald Albright, Jack Nimitz, Jeff Clayton , Pete Christlieb, Tom Scott (saxophone); Gary Grant, Jerry Hey, Oscar Brashear, Ray Brown , Snooky Young (trumpet); George Bohannon, Reggie C. Young , Bill Reichenbach Jr. , Charles Loper (trombone); Daryl Simmons (piano, keyboards, percussion, drum programming); Bob Robinson (piano); Christopher "Tricky" Stewart (keyboards, programming); Greg Phillinganes, Rod Temperton (keyboards); Erik Hanson (synthesizer, drum programming); John "J.R." Robinson , Steven Meeder (drums); Mario Winans (programming, background vocals); Chelle Davis, Pamela Cork, Liza Broome, Gordon Chambers, Tanya Smith , Alex Brown, Manuel Seal, Jr., Marc Nelson, Siedah Garrett, Terrell Carter, Bridgette Bryant (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Paul D. Allen; Booker T. Jones III; Humberto Gatica; Dave Wayy; Jermaine Dupri; Jon Gass; Phil Tan; Rob Chiarelli; Stevie J.; Bruce Swedien.
Recording information: KrossWire Studio, Atlanta, GA.
Arrangers: John Clayton; Keith Crouch; Rod Temperton.
Personnel includes: Tamia (vocals).
Producers include: Quincy Jones, Mario Winans, Jermaine Dupri, Daryl Simmons, J-Dub.
Vibe (4/98, p.154) - "...Like a true songbird, Tamia weaves delicately and precisely through the rest of the album's material....Tamia's shining vocal skills prove that she won't get pushed around by anyone on today's music playground."
The Source (10/00, p.264) - "...Represents the resolution of a woman fed up with being played. Fans will not be disappointed..."
The Source (5/98, p.158) - "...Tamia's voice--clear, soaring and soft remains a constant pleasure throughout this album..."
Tamia Music Review
Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)    List All 7 Reviews Not spectacular????
No spectacular songs? Are you kidding me...I guess some people just think of themselves as Soul and R&B lovers but don't understand anything about that music...Tamia's first album is a masterpiece...the best she has done..and why is that? Cause she got the best producers on that album...I guess the last producers that know about harmonies 8 not like today's pc producers )..I#m talkin about Tim and Bob Robinson (the best), Mario Winans, JD , Shep Crawford and so on...probably one of the best songs ever is on this one.."So into you"...incredible..how can you not feel this song...and I'm not talkin about: Hey great song...I'm talkin about just sitting there, sayin none, feelin the beat and U get goosbumps...IT's amazing...but that's not all..."Who do you tell" with my man Marc Nelson singin the background..just a very beautiful song...Jd's "Imagination"..what a club banger..."Gotta move on"...more than spectacular....alright! If there are some people out there who understand real music peep these albums... Mario Winans "STory of my heart"...K-ci & Jojo "Love always"...Sam Salter "It's on tonight"...Brian Mcknight "Anytime" ( another masterpiece )...Mr.Cheeks "John P. Kelly" and "Back again" ( my Fav. Rapper )...Peace M8
Submitted by michaelallinger (Austria)
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 Just OK
I have become a Tamia fan only recently but this particular CD left me wondering why, in fact, I bought it. There are no particularly bad songs because Tamia has such a great voice. However, there are no spectacular songs on this track either.
Submitted by a reviewer (Audubon, PA, USA) 
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 Romantical
This CD is nice, there are soft sensual songs for romance and relaxation. You will enjoy it!
Submitted by a reviewer (Bronx, NY)
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Press Play and get ready to just relax
The debut album from Tamia is sooo soothing, all of the tracks have a nice feel to them. She has the perfect mixture of up-tempo,mid-tempo, and ballads, her best album in my opinion!
It's a fantastic album where each song suits her voice!
Submitted by Rashad (Los Angeles, CA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Talented with a capital T
Tamia is an all-around pleasure to hear. I have this album and More and it's sad how people only listen to artists who are rolling around in mud or showing off their body parts while artists like Tamia and Brandy's music goes unnoticed.
Submitted by Byron (Los Angeles, CA)
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