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Soul singer and six-time Grammy nominated performer Tamia Hill began honing her stellar voice when she was still a child growing-up in Canada. Living near the boogie down city of Detroit, the then-budding talent was exposed to that city’s rich musical history through its deep gospel tradition and booming Motown sound.

From her brilliant debut single “You Put a Move on My Heart,” produced by Quincy Jones in 1994, to her more recent song cycle, Tamia possesses both a hypnotic charm and timeless voice. In her accomplished career, Tamia has collaborated with a diverse roster of artists including Babyface, Barry White, Missy Elliott, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Gladys Knight, Eric Benet and Gerald Levert; in 2003, she recorded the #4 Billboard Hot 100 Chart hit “”Into You” with rapper Fabolous.

With the release of her fifth studio album Beautiful Surprise, the singer aurally explores various genres of music, blending her special passion with each style and making them her own. Recording Beautiful Surprise in various cities including Nashville, New York, Los Angeles and Miami, the multi-talented artist also co-wrote much of the material and serves as executive producer on the project.

Having recruited two-time Grammy nominated songwriter/producer Claude Kelly (Bruno Mars’ “Grenade” and Kelly Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck without You”) as her co-executive producer on Beautiful Surprise, the two worked hard to create a project that is as diverse as it is soulful.

The masterful producer Salaam Remi, who has also constructed tracks for chart-topping acts the Fugees, Amy Winehouse and Nas, produced the self-titled first single.

While “Beautiful Surprise” has already received a positive response from fans and radio alike, Tamia also filmed a stunning video that co-stars her husband, Phoenix Suns superstar Grant Hill. Introduced to one another by singer Anita Baker, Tamia and Grant married in 1999 and have two daughters.

In her honest and thought provoking songs, Tamia has no problem embracing the complexities of love. Yet, as she highlights on the gospel infused “Because of You,” it is not just her man’s love that keeps her grounded. Written by Shep Crawford, who has also worked with Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston, the sanctified soul of “Because of You” is a stirring track that might surprise more than a few fans.

Though Tamia is known more for her slow jams, she also has tracks on Beautiful Surprise that are perfect for the dance floor including “Believe in Love” and “Lose My Mind.” Both songs were produced by The Runners (Keyshia Cole’s “Just Like You,” and Mary J. Blige’s “Stronger With Each Tear”) in Miami. “With producers, it comes down to chemistry and these guys were great to work with; Grant came down to the studio as well and we had an amazing time.”

Since the 2006 release of her fourth studio album Between Friends, Tamia has also been building her own label Plus 1 Music Group

In addition to being a CEO, a wife, a mom and a singer, Tamia also works with various charities. In 2003, Tamia was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a subject she is not shy discussing.

Beautiful Surprise is a testament to Tamia’s love for life, music and everything in-between. Having created a wonderful collection of powerful material, Tamia’s songs speak directly to our hearts and soul as though they were our best friends.

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