A Nu Day

Price: $10.00

Artist: Tamia

Interlude - Tamia, Crawford, Shep
Dear John - Tamia, Nixon, Jazz
Can t Go for That - Tamia, Elliott, M.
Go - Tamia, Austin, Dallas
Love Me in a Special Way - Tamia, DeBarge, Eldra
Stranger in My House - Tamia, Crawford, Shep
Wanna Be - Tamia, Elliott, M.
Un h...to You - Tamia, Kisa
Can t No Man - Tamia, Elliott, M.
Tell Me Who - Tamia, Crawford, Shep
If I Were You - Tamia, Crawford, Shep
Can t Go for That - Tamia, Elliott, M.

Tamia s sophomore effort begins with the singer s crisp, angelic voice a cappella, wrapped around a mournful interlude about a relationship gone awry. It s a gorgeous intro, and put there perhaps to remind listeners that the 24-year-old vocalist from Windsor, Canada, can sing like nobody s business when given the opportunity. Unfortunately, most of the tracks on A Nu Day deny Tamia the chance, with ho-hum, practically rote R&B fare produced, surprisingly, by some of the best in the biz. When Missy Elliott brings her production skills to the table on the album s first single, Can t Go for That (Elliott also produces four other cuts), it s as if the tune is running on automatic, with all of Elliott s stop-start, jerk-heavy rhythms running listlessly beneath a sample of the Hall and Oates song of the same name. Tell Me Who, a collaboration with producer Shep Crawford, fares better, managing to capture a sassy, straight-up feel reminiscent of early En Vogue. The album offers a pleasant surprise, however, with a cover of the 1983 DeBarge tune, Love Me in a Special Way, on which Tamia works wonders, her sonorous mezzo soprano digging soulfully into the soaring melody. --Sylvia W. Chan

Really Great Album For A True Tamia Fan - I bought this CD because someone who borrowed my previous never returned it. I obviously really love Tamia s music or I would not have bothered. This is definitely a CD to have in your collection. I really love it and interstate music was very careful in packaging and securing the item.

Tamia s sophomore CD - I remember this album when I was in the 8th grade. I love this CD. I played it out so much. This album signals the arrival of a superstar. The album moves like a serious of seductive snapshots, providing tantalizing glimpses into the charismatic artist s soulful demenaor. Despite the increased fraternization with hip-hop personalities, melodic ballads abound, and this album rests on a solid R&B/Pop foundation. This album has been certified GOLD. Remember, this was 2000.

One of my old favorites. - I got this cd when I was in High school. I was in love with it. Still am actually. I can t understand why anyone would have given her below 3 stars on this LP. The CD is tight. Best song Dr. John. Another CD that goes good with this was Deborah Cox, One Wish.

Tamia s best album... - ...even though her new album Between Friends comes as a close second (one of best R&B releases this year). A Nu Day has her biggest hit Stranger in My House, but it has many more quality tracks. Her cover of Love me in a Special Way is beautiful because of Tamia s delivery with the lyrics. Dear John actually was a good opening track, it s a song full of drama (also check Tell Me Who) and you almost get caught up in it (like R. Kelly s Mr. Biggs song series). Long Distance Love has a real catchy chorus, and while it does sound like it came from a commercial, the outstanding production (I think Missy E. did it) makes it standout to me. Can t No Man is sexy sounding track, with its calling lyrics and pretty production. This whole album I thought was really listenable. I didn t feel an urge to fast forward over tracks, unlike I did with her third album More(which had good tracks like Officially Missing You and Questions). I really recommend this overlooked album. Also check out her new album and her debut.

MY FAV OF TAMIA S WORK!!!!! - This is hands down to me her best work..... it flows, you groove, the music just moves you from inside out.

A Nu Day