Released April 6, 2004 Length 77:85 Artist Tamia Label Elektra Records | Recorded 2001–2003 More
(2004) Between Friends
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Producer Sylvia Rhone (exec.), Jermaine Dupri, Babyface, Clue, Duro, R. Kelly, Tim & Bob, Alexander "Spanador" Mosley, Gerald Levert, Edwin Nicholas, Poke & Tone, 7 Aurelius, Shep Crawford, Mario Winans Genres Contemporary R&B, Rhythm and blues Nominations Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year Similar Tamia albums, Rhythm and blues albums | ||
Tamia more
More is the third album by Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Tamia, released on April 6, 2004 in North America by Elektra Records. The album debuted number 17 on the US Billboard 200, selling 58,000 copies in its first week sales, and debuting at number two on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart.
Contents
- Tamia more
- Tamia more 2004
- Background
- Critical reception
- Commercial performance
- Cover versions
- Track listing
- Songs
- References
The album has received generally positive reviews from most music critics, who praised Tamia's vocals, songwriting and the album's production. It was originally scheduled (and titled Still) for a 2003 release but was later delayed due to Tamia's multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Several songs ("It's a Party", "No Way", "Hold Up", "Don't Think", "Officially Missing You (MIDI Mafia Remix)") from the Still edition of the album that didn't make the physical release were included as bonus/soundtrack tracks or leaked later.
Tamia more 2004
Background
In 2000, Tamia transitioned from mentor Quincy Jones's Qwest Records to the Elektra label to produce and release her second studio album A Nu Day. The album debuted and peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard 200 chart and spawned three singles, including debut single "Can't Go for That," and "Stranger in My House," which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her highest-charting single yet. Her strongest seller yet, A Nu Day sold over 665,000 copies in the United States and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The following year, Tamia began work on her third studio album.
Critical reception
Rob Theakston of AllMusic rated More three out of five stars. He wrote that the "album finds her sticking to many of the roots that were in place through her previous releases". While he praised her voice as "stronger than ever", he found that "there are moments of pure R&B pop indulgence that will satisfy casual listeners and those looking for the hits. More really doesn't break new ground, nor does it separate her from the rest of the pack of acrobatic divas who adhere to the same formulas". People magazine felt that the album, "while a serviceable set, ultimately leaves you wanting more as [Tamia] continues to play it safe."
Commercial performance
Originally scheduled for an August 19, 2003 release, More was eventually delayed when Tamia was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Upon its April 2004 release, the album debuted and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200 and number four on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 71,000 copies in its first week. The "Hot Shot Debut" of the week on both charts, it marked the highest-selling week of her career up to that point, doubling her prior best Nielsen SoundScan week.
Cover versions
In 2014, the album's title track "More" was remixed by British house duo Blonde (with the vocals re-recorded by Melissa Steel) and released as "I Loved You".
Track listing
Songs
1On My Way (feat Red Café)3:24
2More (feat Freck The Billionaire)4:02
3Officially Missing You4:03