A few months later, Tamia, who was being courted by Warner Bros. A critical success, Tamia garnered the singer two Juno Award nominations for Best New Solo Artist and R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the 1999 award ceremony.Īfter dominating local talent competitions through her teenage years, in 1994, Windsor native Tamia performed at a multiple sclerosis benefit in Aspen, Colorado when she met music manager, Lionel Richie's ex-wife Brenda Richie, who was cosponsoring the event and introduced herself to Tamia after the show.
A remake of " Careless Whisper" was released as the album's fourth single in Japan. The album's second single produced by Tim & Bob called " So into You" was well-received and charted even higher. " Imagination" was chosen as the album's lead single, reaching the top 20 in Canada and top forty in both the United States and New Zealand. Five singles were released from the album. It debuted and peaked at number sixty-seven on the Billboard 200 chart and entered the top twenty of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Upon its release, Tamia received a mixed to positive reception by critics, who complimented Tamia's vocal performance and the progression from her earlier recordings but found the material uneven. Recorded after the release of her Grammy Award-nominated collaborations with Jones and the single " Missing You", her contribution to the soundtrack of the 1996 motion picture Set It Off, Tamia worked with a plethora of producers on her debut, including Jermaine Dupri, Tim & Bob, Mario Winans, J-Dub, Keith Crouch, and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, many of which would become frequent producers on subsequent projects. It was released on Apon Quincy Jones's Qwest Records, while distribution was handled through Warner Bros. Tamia is the debut studio album by Canadian recording artist Tamia. Love can be unforgiving and harsh, and although our best efforts may not be enough to spark a lost flame, it might be better off that way.Ĭontact Caroline Lee at. The song closes with Blackstreet’s last shot at restoring a broken love with the repeated exclamation “stay,” to which it fades out. We feel the members of Blackstreet’s remorse as they desperately plead for another chance - the agony of feeling like an integral part of us is missing is nerve-wracking. In other cases, it feels like one doesn’t have a say in love. The cheerful tune to the track is a twisted reminder that Sweat’s love was once vibrant, but the defeat in his voice is telling of his dejection. It’s like a conversation between the singers, revealing the dynamic of a lost love trying but failing to regain footing. In this wistful ode to the one that got away, Keith Sweat laments over his broken heart alongside female R&B trio Kut Klose, whose vocals harmoniously match his. Love isn’t always two-sided, and when one is giving rather than receiving, it can be discouraging. “I guess I’ll wait for the day until you come backīecause my heart is where your love is at She captures this lack of control perfectly, her words leaving us in a haze.
The butterflies, nerves and zealous urge to be with a lover are overwhelming, as channeled through SWV’s passionate high notes accompanied by mellow electric piano throughout the song.
Timeless in its pure and innocent dedication to love, this track reminds us of the times we’ve been head-over-heels for someone. In a daze, your love’s so amazing, it’s not a phase” I lose all control, and something takes over me “I get so weak in the knees I can hardly speak But Tamia’s soft and calm voice emphasizes how precious these emerging feelings are and that we should relish them.
The bouncing upbeat tempo parallels the excitement and wonder of a budding love, one that’s difficult to explain in words yet easy to enjoy. Tamia captures this rush of adrenaline as she develops feelings for someone in her whimsical track. Sometimes love feels like it doesn’t make sense, but we gladly roll with the spontaneity anyway. It’s a track that is certain to leave listeners in a dreamy trance. And love sounds just as heavenly as Aaliyah’s voice - the sweet xylophone enmeshed with the romantic guitar riffs not only makes us crave a love that touches our souls, but also reminds us to appreciate our loved ones as we build healthy, positive relationships. Should you ever feel the need to wonder whyĪn R&B angel taken away from us too soon, Aaliyah lends her soothing, beautiful vocals to celebrate love. You’re a positive motivating force within my life We’ve compiled a list of both somber and happy love songs to help you get through the rough times and celebrate the good moments. With their soulful beats and melodies, they always hit the spot. Whether you’re heartbroken or happily in love, you can always count on old-school R&B love songs to channel your love life.
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