More (Tamia)
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Originally entitled "Still", just before the release of the album Tamia was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis that caused the released date to push back, eventually it was released on 2004 where they changed the title to More.
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About
Released on April 6, 2004 in the United States by Elektra Records the R&B genre album spawned three singles. Tamia delivered a strong performance right from the onset of the record in "Officially Missing You", the album's lead single which peaked on #83 on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as bringing R&B music to a notable ballad production where her rich vocals was evident.
For the singles "Questions" and the Jermaine Dupri-peroduced "Still" both performed successfully in the local radio and brought Tamia again to a higher level of music where it gained popularity in urban radio.
The album was eventually certified gold by RIAA.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On My Way | 3:24 |
| 2 | More | 4:02 |
| 3 | Officially Missing You | 4:02 |
| 4 | Still | 4:27 |
| 5 | Questions | 3:26 |
| 6 | Whispers | 4:16 |
| 7 | I'm Yours Lately | 2:46 |
| 8 | Into You | 4:54 |
| 9 | Smile | 5:11 |
| 10 | Poetry | 4:30 |
| 11 | Mr. Cool | 3:29 |
| 12 | (They Long to Be) Close to You | 5:22 |
| 13 | Why Ask Why | 3:36 |
| 14 | Tomorrow | 7:11 |
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Album | RIAA |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | More | Certified Gold |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Song | Billboard Hot R&B | Billboard Hot 100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Questions | 40 | - |
| 2004 | Still | 83 | - |
| 2003 | Officially Missing You | 31 | 83 |
Credits
Performance Credits
Tamia Primary Artist, Vocals, Background Vocals
Babyface Bass, Keyboards, Guitar (Nylon String)
Gerald LeVert Vocals, Background Vocals
Dunn Pearson Jr. Conductor
Joseph Edelberg Violin
Crystal Garner Viola
Regis Iandiorio Violin, Concert Master
Brion James Electric Guitar
Karen Karlsrud Violin
Donnie Lyle Guitar
Eugene J. Moye Cello
Edwin Nicholas Bass Guitar, Keyboards
Sue Pray Viola
Sandra St. Victor Background Vocals
Bruce Wang Cello
Jay Williams Guitar
Dink Keyboards
Sandy Strenger Violin
Paul Woodiel Violin
Louis Martin Viola
Greg Philinganes Piano
Belinda Whitney Violin
Ashley Horne Violin
Conway Kuo Violin
Grant Hill Keyboards
Ricardo Ramos Guitar
Latrelle Background Vocals
Al "Boogie" Carty Bass
Richard Clark Viola
Jim Burnham Violin
Yong Tae Kim Violin
Peter Krysa Violin
Karen Rostron Violin
Andy Schaw Violin
Kemba Francis Background Vocals
Tim Baker Violin
Technical Credits
Babyface Programming, Producer
Gerald LeVert Producer, Vocal Arrangements, Guest Appearance
Dunn Pearson Jr. Arranger
Sound Factory Engineer
R. Kelly Arranger, Producer
Jermaine Dupri Producer
Brian Frye Engineer
Larry Gold String Arrangements
Butch Jones Engineer
Edwin Nicholas Producer, drum programming
Herb Powers Mastering
Sylvia Rhone Executive Producer
Spanador Producer
Tamia Vocal Arrangements
Pete Tokar Engineer
Erik Lil Rick White Images
Carvin Winans Vocal Arrangements
Glen Marchese Engineer
Paul Boutin Engineer
Lili Picou Art Direction
Poke & Tone Producer, Engineer
Anne Catalino Engineer
Duro Producer
Adam Barber Engineer
Michael McCoy Engineer
Shep Crawford Producer, Vocal Arrangements, Instrumentation
Ivan "St. Ives" Walker Engineer
Andy Gallas Programming, Engineer
Ian Mereness Programming, Engineer
Steve Bearsley Engineer
Fabolous Guest Appearance
Wayne Allison Engineer
7 Aurelius Arranger, Producer, Instrumentation
James Porte Engineer
Nick Howard Engineer
Clue Producer
Freck The Billionaire Guest Appearance
Trivia
- Tamia's husband, Grant Hill was on the keyboard of this album.
- The original title of the album was "Still".
- "Officially Missing You" is the lead single of the album.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
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External Links
Categories: Album | R&B
