More (Tamia album)

More
Studio album by Tamia
Released	April 6, 2004
Recorded	2001–2003
Genre	R&B
Length	77:85
Label	Elektra
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
Tamia chronology
A Nu Day (2000) More (2004) Between Friends (2006)
Singles from More
"Officially Missing You" Released: September 30, 2003 "Questions" Released: February 24, 2004 "Still" Released: October 19, 2004

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.

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.^[1] 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.^[2]

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,^[3] 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.^[3] 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).^[4] The following year, Tamia began work on her third studio album.^[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[6]
Billboard	(positive)[7]
Entertainment Weekly	(mixed)[8]
People	[9]
USA Today	[9]

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".^[6] People magazine felt that the album, "while a serviceable set, ultimately leaves you wanting more as [Tamia] continues to play it safe."^[9]

Commercial performance

Originally scheduled for an August 19, 2003 release, More was eventually delayed when Tamia was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.^[10] 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.^[10] 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.^[10]

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

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"On My Way" (featuring Red Cafe)	Alexander Mosely Jean-Claude Olivier Jermaine Denny Londell Smith Samuel Barnes	Poke & Tone Spanador^[A]	3:24
2.	"More" (featuring Freck The Billionaire)	Mosely Olivier Denny Smith Barnes	Poke & Tone Spanador^[A]	4:03
3.	"Officially Missing You"	Marcus Vest	Seven Aurelius	4:01
4.	"Still"	Johnta Austin Cox Dupri	Jermaine Dupri Bryan Michael Cox^[A]	4:27
5.	"Questions"	R. Kelly	R. Kelly	3:26
6.	"Whispers"	Tamia Hill Joshua Nile V. Jeffrey Smith	Nile The Phantom	4:16
7.	"I'm Yours Lately"	Mosely Olivier Barnes Jones	Poke & Tone Spanador^[A]	2:46
8.	"Into You" (Fabolous featuring Tamia)	Bob Robinson John Jackson Lionel Richie Ronald LaPread Hill Tim Kelley	DJ Clue Duro	4:54
9.	"Smile"	Kenneth Edmonds	Babyface	5:11
10.	"Poetry"	Nile	Nile The Phantom	4:30
11.	"Mr. Cool" (featuring Mario Winans)	Jack Knight Kandace Love Winans Michael Jones	Mario Winans	3:29
12.	"(They Long to Be) Close to You" (featuring Gerald Levert)	Burt Bacharach Hal David	Edwin "Tony" Nicholas Levert	5:22
13.	"Why Ask Why"	Winans Jones Hill	Winans	3:36
14.	"Tomorrow"	Carvin Lawrence Winans Deborah Kerr Winans	Shep Crawford	4:39
Total length:				77:85

iTunes bonus track
Track listing
No.	Title	Length
15.	"No Way"	4:15

Japanese bonus track
Track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
15.	"Officially Missing You" (Midi Mafia Remix)	Vest	Midi Mafia	4:15

Notes and sample credits

• ^{^[A]} denotes co-producer

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2004) Peak position scope="row" US Billboard 200[11] 17 scope="row" US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[12] 4

Year-end charts Chart (2004) Position US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[13] 98

References

1. "ANDPOP - Interview: Tamia Talks About Illness, New Album, and Label Woes". andpop.com.
2. "Tamia - Still, Album & songs details & Covers (jaquettes).". xcess.info.
3. "allmusic ((( Tamia > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
4. Caulfield, Keith (2003-10-29). "Ask Billboard". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2015-05-21.
5. Mitchell, Gail (March 27, 2004). "After Setbacks, Tamia Tries Again". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
6. Theakston, Rob. "Tamia – More". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Review. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
7. "Essentional Reviews: Tamia - More". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2004-04-17. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
8. Fiore, Raymond (2004-04-16). "More (Music - Tamia)". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
9. Jones (2004-04-05). [Steve Jones "J-Kwon's 'Hood Hop' Needs Better Bounce"] Check |url= value (help). USA Today. Retrieved 2015-06-18. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
10. "Over The Counter". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 2004-04-24. Retrieved 2015-06-17.
11. "Tamia – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Tamia. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
12. "Tamia – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Tamia. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
13. "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 2004". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-06-15.

External links

• TamiaWorld.com — official site