Tamia Fan Website: Articles

Magazines/Articles = recommended reading
(many articles are available for online reading on this page, just click on the link)

According to Tamiaonline.com, Tamia is will be featured in the following magazines in the next few months:
Essence, Teen Style, Code, The Source, FHM, Right On, Black Beat, Sister 2 Sister, & Upscale (potential cover)

Vibe (December 2000)
-picture on table of contents page; and feature as "Vibe Face"

Jet (October 30, 2000)
-cover story

Code (November 2000)
-article and pictures

Honey (November 2000)
-make-up tips from Tamia

Billboard (October 7, 2000)
-feature article on Tamia, her new image, new album, and Elektra's plans on marketing Tamia
-click here to read the article

Essence (September 2000) - pg.95
-picture and short article describing her new album, her new sexier image, and reasons why she left Qwest Records
-click here to read article

Ebony (February 2000)
-featured on the cover as one of the 10 Hottest Couples (for the third year in a row!)

US (February 2000) - pg.61
-featured in a feature on celebrity weddings in 1999
-includes short article and picture

Black Elegance (September 1999) - pg.40
-"Ask The Experts" - offers some expert advice from celebrities on a range of topics

Tamia, R&B singer and bride-to-be of basketball star Grant Hill
How to pick a wedding dress?
"You have to go with what's in your heart. You should think about your personality and picture yourself in your dream wedding. When you try on a dress, you have to see if you get that feeling that just comes over you; your soul will let you know. It is best to try on all types of dresses, even the ones you don't particularly like. Remember, it's your special day, so you should keep in mind that you will be the princess of the ball."

Jet Magazine (September 1, 1999) - cover & pg.60
-cover story on Tamia & Grant's wedding!
(thanks to Kim & Jodeliz for the info!)

Washington Post (August 4, 1999) - pg.C03
-a very short mention that Grant Hill & Tamia got married
(thanks to KS for the info!)

Detroit Free Press (July 23, 1999)
-article in the Sports section about Grant Hill & Tamia's wedding, background information on Tamia, and how they met
-click here to read the article
(thanks to KS for the info!)

Cosmopolitan (July 1999) - pg.74
-a picture of Tamia wearing a white tube top appeared in a photo collage of various female celebrities wearing strapless shirts. The caption read:

"Tinseltown's trendsetters say sayonara to straps in this season's sexy must-have tube dress. Shoulder Show Top designers' skin-flashing fashions ruled the runways."

NBA Inside Stuff (June/July 1999)
-short paragraph on Grant & Tamia's romance, as well as a cartoon of them.

"For those who don't know, Tamia is Hill's fiancee. So who am I to critique a disc that is basically a love letter? One thing is undeniable, Hill doesn't have to guess how Tamia feels abou him; all he has to do is go to the music. One song is titled "So Into You", another is "Falling For You" and yet another is "This Time It's Love." And if that weren't enough, there's this thank you in the linear notes: "My baby, Grant, for your contructive criticism whether I asked for it or not. You always make me smile""

-click here to see the cartoon
(thanks to Winston for the info and scan)

Sister 2 Sister (July 1999)
-short article about Tamia's exit from Qwest Records

Detroit Free Press (Spring 1999)
-in an interview with the Detroit Free Press, here is what Grant had to say about Tamia and how they met:

Why did you decide to get married? (He's engaged to the singer Tamia, who's from Windsor).

Um . . . (laughs) . . . you mean why did I get engaged? I'm not married yet (laughs). No . . . I just . . . found somebody that I'm real compatible with. When we both started seeing each other that first two or three months, I kind of knew that this was the one. I've dated a few people but never really had that chemistry. But when I first met my fiancee it was like we'd known each other for a long time. So I'm ready to settle down. It's a sign of maturity.

You're still young to be married, by today's standards.

It's funny, 'cause I was always of the mind that I'm gonna wait till I'm done playing. . . . But I guess when you fall, you fall hard.

How did you meet her?

Anita Baker kind of hooked it up. Kind of a blind date. But we kind of knew who each other was, so it wasn't that blind of a date.

Sports Illustrated (May 24, 1999) - pg.97
-mentioned in a feature about the mutual adoration of musicians and professional athletes. There is also a picture of them, with a caption that reads: "1999 Detroit Pistons star Grant Hill relinquishes his spot on the U.S. Olympic qualifying team to avoid a conflict with his planned wedding to singer Tamia."

XXL Basketball Magazine (May 1999)
-picture of Tamia and mention that they (Grant & Tamia) would be wed this Summer
(thanks to Winston for the info)

Sport (April 1999) - pg.82
-mentioned in an article about the crossing paths of Sports and Hollywood. They are nominated in the HOTTEST ATHLETE/ENTERTAINER ROMANCE category, but lose to Dennis Rodman & Carmen Electra

Sister 2 Sister (February 1999)
-short article
(thanks to Crystal99)

Ebony (February 1999) - cover story
-Tamia & Grant once again chosen as one of the 10 Hottest Couples
(thanks to Desiree & Crystal99)

Sisters In Style (February 1999) - pg.30-32
-Tamia modelling some clothes
(thanks to Joy for the info)

Sister 2 Sister (December 1998) - pg.16
-picture and article:

"Grant and Tamia Will Jump The Broom Soon. Grant Hill and Tamia are finally gonna do it. That's right, they're planning to jump the broom around some time next August. They're so in love. Grant said he brought the ring two months before he gave it to her. Congratulations, guys!"

(thanks to Desiree for the info)

Word Up! (11th Anniversary Issue) - pg.30
-picture and article

Teen (November 1998) - pg.53
-small picture and short blurb about Tamia
-read article

USA Today (October 7, 1998) - pg.2D
-article about Tamia's involvement with a new album compilation supporting the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
-read article
(thanks to Jacquelyn Reed for telling me about this)

Ebony (October 1998) - cover & inside
-picture on cover along with various other celebrities
-included in the cover story about new faces in Hollywood

"The music, industry has been buzzing about Tamia ever since she made her recording debut on "You Put a Move on My Heart," a single on Quincy Jones' album Q's Jook Joint. That song, and her Babyface duet "Slow Jams" and "Missing You," performed with Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Brandy, were all nominated for Grammy Awards. Tamia's self-titled debut album was one of last summer's most anticipated projects, spawning the hit single "Imagination." A budding actress, Tamia appeared in the movie Speed 2: Cruise Control."

Today's Black Woman (September 1998) - pg.42-43
-pictures (similar to those in Try It Yourself Hair, but different poses)

Right On (September 1998) - pg.12
-picture of Tamia performing on stage

Try It Yourself Hair (August 1998) - pg.46,84-89
-pg.46 - picture and beauty tips
-pg.84-89 - pictorial of Tamia in different hairstyles/poses; six full page pictures!
(thanks to Dreadz for telling me about this)

Right On (August 1998) - pg.33
-picture of Tamia in the "Fan Clubs" section

Spice (August 1998) - pg.18
-article about celebrities with "curly hair"; includes a picture of Tamia

Black Beat "Poster Blow-Out" (August 1998) - pg.20-21
-two page article
-several pictures (candid pics from performances, in the studio with LL Cool J, etc.)

Sister 2 Sister (May 1998 w/Treach & Pepa on the cover) - article, picture, & album ad
-full page album ad & picture
-article about video for Imagination and Paul Hunter's concept of the video

Billboard (April 11, 1998) - back cover
-full page (huge) album ad

Jet (May 11, 1998) - pg.59
-article "Celebrites Recall Best Advice Given By Their Mothers"
-Tamia talks about her mother
-small black & white picture of Tamia and her mom

The Record (Canadian music industry magazine) (May 11, 1998) - pg.9
-article and picture of Tamia
-read the article

Vibe (May 1998 w/Master P. on the cover) - pg. 100-101
-read the article here
-full page picture (pg. 100) and article (pg. 101)
-full page ad for Tamia's new album (pg. 134)

Mic Check(April 1998) - cover & pg.24
-featured on the cover of this free magazine available at Canadian HMV music stores
-2 page article and pictures
-read the article | article in .txt format | view cover

Word Up! (Spring Entertainment Preview) (April 1998) - pictures on inside cover and pg.62
-inside cover: small picture of Tamia singing
-pg.62: 2 pictures - one of her and Grant Hill (with another couple); & one of her waving

Essence (March 1998) - pg. 60
-half page article and half page picture (total of one full page)
-read the article
(thanks to tlc64 for telling me about this)

Billboard (February 7, 1998) - pg.23
-R&B section; picture of Tamia and Jermaine Dupri in the studio working on Imagination
-caption reads, "Working On 'Imagination'. Qwest Records ingenue Tamia enlisted the production talents of Jermain Dupri for the single 'Imagination,' to be featured on her upcoming debut album. Pictured in the studio are Dupri and Tamia"

Ebony (February 1998) - cover & pg.76
-included in the cover story "10 Hottest Couples" with her current boyfriend, basketball star Grant Hill.
-There is a picture of Tamia and Grant on the cover of the magazine, as well as on pg.76.
-read the article

Women's Wear Daily (Jaunary 8, 1998) - pg.6
-1/2 page article on Tamia and some pictures

Hype Beauty & Hair (Jaunary 1998) - pg.54
-picture of Tamia on pg.54
(thanks to Jasmyne for this information)

Word Up! (Jaunary 1998) - pg.54-55
-LS: "Win A Day Of Shopping With TAMIA" Contest details
-RS: a full page, color picture of Tamia

Vibe (December 1997/January 1998) - pg.80
-small picture of Tamia singing; caption reads: "At VIBE's Casino Night, a black-tie charity affair for the Quincy Jones Listen Up Foundation, Quincy's star Tamia performed three songs and wore three different outfits. Her voice is so pretty, she needn't worry about all the costumes".

In Style (November 1997) - pg.62
-in an article about fashion designer Marc Jacobs, there is a picture of Tamia wearing one of his designs
-view picture

Billboard (October 25, 1997) - pg.38
-picture of Tamia in the studio with LL Cool J
- caption reads: "Qwest Records' ingenue Tamia, right, pairs up with LL Cool J, left, to work melodies for "Don't Be late, Don't Come Too Soon," a track slated to be included on his upcoming Def Jam album, "Phenomenon"."

Jet (August 4, 1997) - pg.59
-cover story "The Hottest New Black Singers"; her picture is on the cover along with other artists
-another picture of her on pg. 59, as well as a paragraph-long article about her
-read the article | view cover | view picture

Ebony (July 1997) - pg.124
-featured in an article about Twenty-five African American women selected as Ebony's 1997 Super Singles.
-read the article
(thanks to tlc64 for telling me about this)

Vogue (July 1997) - pg.86
-a short article about her and a picture
-read the article | view picture
(thanks to tlc64 for telling me about this)

New York Beacon (June 25, 1997)
-article about Tamia | read article

Billboard (January 11, 1997) - pg.20
-picture of Tamia in the studio with producers
-caption reads: "Qwest vocalist Tamia sits amid industry members during a break from recording her much-anticipated album debut, due this year. Pictured around her, from left, are producers Sam Sapp and Tim Shider, Qwest A&R/Quincy Jones Pub lishing executive Jay Brown, Qwest Records executive VP Mark Persaud, and engineer Commissioner Gordon."

Seventeen (December 1996) - pg.123
-Tamia was featured in a photo spread featuring teenage musicians (along with Aaliyah, Fiona Apple, and others).
-read the article | picture one | picture two

Black Elegance (June/July 1996) - pg.78

Ebony Man (June 1996) - pg.30
-part of Women We Love section; two page article w/pictures
-read the article

Essence (May 1996) - pg.24
-part of Beauty Notes section; explains that Tamia likes to cool out with a bubble bath
-read the article

Ebony Man (March 1996) - pg.8
-one page article/picture
-read the article

Vibe (February 1996)
-contains a small picture of Tamia

Newsweek (Janurary 15, 1996) - pg.62
-picture on Table of Contents (pg.3)
-part of New Faces of 1996, Newsweek's list of 10 up and coming artists
-read the article
(thanks to tlc64 for telling me about this)

other magazines I have not seen (yet), but heard about

Right On (March 1996) - Tamia introduction
Jet (October 20, 1997) - Tamia, Grant & Quincy
Blues & Soul (1998; issue 762) - Tamia
(thanks to tlc64 for the info)

Album/Single Reviews | (back to top of the page)

Billboard (March 9, 1996; pg.76) - Slow Jams single review
Billboard (May 24, 1997; pg.54) - Make Tonight Beautiful single review
Vibe (April 1998; pg.154) - album review & picture
USA Today (April 14, 1998; pg.10D) - album review
Atlanta Journal and Constitution (April 16, 1998; pg.D06) - album review
Los Angeles Time (April 25, 1998; pg.F12) - album review
Billboard (May 16, 1998; pg.23) - album review
Upscale (July 1998) - album review and picture (read review online at Upscale website)
Billboard (July 4, 1998; pg.21) - So Into You single review
Billboard (November 7, 1998; pg.25) - Love Shouldn't Hurt single review
Billboard (August 12, 2000; pg.21) - Can't Go For That single review
Billboard (October 21, 2000) - A Nu Day album review

Online | (back to top of the page)

(October 29, 1998) There is a picture of Tamia at John Richard's website. John Richard is a professional photographer who has photographed many Black celebrities. He was involved in a Tamia photoshoot in August 1998.
(thanks to Kim for this info)

(October 29, 1998) Tamia pictures at the Alliance website. She visited the offices during a visit to NYC. There are 4 pictures of Tamia with staff, as well as a scan of an autographed publicity photo.
(thanks to Kim for this info)

(October 5, 1998) Tamia page (which includes 3 candid pictures) on the DISConnections website
(thanks to Jacquelyn Reed for this info)

(October 2, 1998) Tamia page (which includes bio and nice picture) on Da Clubhouse website
(thanks to Jacquelyn Reed for this info)

(September 12, 1998) Article about the official engagement between Tamia and NBA basketball player Grant Hill.

(August 24, 1998) Article and pictures at the CNN website
(thanks to Jacquelyn Reed for telling me about this)

(August 7, 1998) Transcript of Tamia segment on CNN Showbiz Today (August 5, 1998)
(thanks to k S for telling me about this)

(June 11, 1998) Good album review at the News Record website
(thanks to Jacquelyn Reed for telling me about this)

(May 5, 1998) Tamia gossip at Sister 2 Sister website; includes two downloadable RealAudio files with some Tamia news

(April 26, 1998) Tamia article at Newstream website
includes a RealVideo clip (about 2-3 minutes long) of Tamia with Quincy Jones, a shot of her 21st birthday party, an album review and her thoughts on the project
(thanks to Jacquelyn R. for this info)

(April 22, 1998) Tamia article at the MTV Online website:
talks about her music video and how she got started (includes downloadable interview clip)

Tamia on some Japanese site
(if anyone could translate this for me, e-mail me at heyjey@oocities.com)

Tamia Biography at her new page at Elektra Records website

Tamia Biography at the Qwest Site

Tamia Biography at the Q's Jook Joint Site

Tamia Biography at the Speed 2 Soundtrack website