When he debuted over a decade ago, the singer turned heads with a series of strikingly singles. Ne-Yo, 39 and now on his seventh studio album, is in a good place since being married. Ne-Yo closed the show out and after finishing “Because Of You”, he asked the crowd “who idea was it for me to follow Tamia.” The crowd of nearly 6k busted out in laughter as the audience at the Dell got a glimpse of the entertainer’s comedic side. Tamia ‘s voice range has three octaves and she displayed every one of them at the packed house of the Dell Music Center. Tamia in her Spinto Mezzo-Soprano voice had the crowd mesmerize with her slow down rendition version of “ Stranger In My House” and she had fun with the crowd showing off her vocal range with “So Into You”.
An NAACP Image Award recipient for her work with singer Eric Benét, Tamia is a six-time Grammy Award nominee and has been nominated for numerous other awards and accolades, including a Soul Train Music Award, a Source Award, and four Juno Awards. In 2015, her sixth album Love Life debuted and peaked at number two on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, becoming her highest-charting album. Several songs from these albums became hit singles on the pop and R&B record charts, including “So Into You “, “Stranger In My House” and “Imagination” as well as her collaborations “Into You”, “Missing You” and “Spend My Life with You”.
Records, she was asked by producer Quincy Jones to appear on his album Q’s Jook Joint (1995), earning her Grammy Award nominations for their collaboration on “You Put a Move on My Heart and “Slow Jams.” Her self titled debut was released in 1998 and followed by a series of successful albums with Elektra Records, including A Nu Day (2000) and More (2004). In 1994, after signing a development deal with Warner Bros. Tamia a Canadian singer, songwriter, producer, and actress followed Riddick in the lineup. Her beautiful spirit, sensuous stage shows, and passionate vocal delivery will surely soothe your ears and alter your spirit in the most alluring way. In addition to her solo efforts, Carol also lent her impressive background vocal ability to musically acclaimed R&B crooner and Prince of Sophisticated Soul Will Downing, with his live performances, appearing as one of his background vocalists. Carol’s performance of the riveting duet “Nothing Has Ever Felt,” initially recorded by Will Downing and the incomparable Rachelle Ferrell, is sure to take your breath away. Her Sophomore project “Love Phases” which included the soul-stirring single “Love Like I’ve Never Been Hurt Before” was scheduled for release in January of 2015 and its collection of songs expressing facets of the joy and hurt of love whether it be romantic or self-love. Carol’s fondness for the Philly International and Motown recordings on which she grew up is reflected in her debut album, “Moments Like This,” which carries on the tradition of music that moves people.
What some may consider a massive undertaking for an artist came naturally to Carol, who co-produced and co-wrote the majority of the tunes on “Moments Like This.” Carol has collaborated with GRAMMY award-winning producers and songwriters including James Poyser (Erykah Badu, The Roots), Anthony Bell (Jill Scott, Jewel), Carvin Haggins & Ivan Barias (Musiq, Faith Evans). Most notably, her distinct vocal delivery can be heard on Musiq’s “Soulstar,” the title track on his multi-platinum album.Īfter partnering with Axis Music Group, a Philadelphia-based record company, Carol creatively spearheaded the creation of her debut CD. She is featured on records by Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, Norman Brown, Kindred The Family Soul and a host of others. Since then, Carol has blessed the tracks of many distinguished artists. It was in her early adulthood that the industry took notice of her vocal talent when she started touring with Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, music has been a part of her life since she was a teenager. Highly regarded in the music community for her vocal ability, mesmerizing performances, and genuinely warm personality, Carol is a unique entertainer whose evolution is ongoing. This sultry songstress-songwriter has graced stages from her hometown of Philadelphia and across the globe, winning fans and admirers with her extraordinary voice and presence. This songwriter has performed in front of her hometown crowd and around the world, winning fans with her sultry voice and stage presence. Photo Credit: Marvin Chambers Photo Credit: Marvin Chambersĭell Music Center-Philly’s own Carol Riddick set the right tone for tonights concert.
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