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Tamia Signs With Def Jam Recordings, Announces New Album

The Grammy nominated singer will release her sixth studio album in spring 2015.
Tamia Signs With Def Jam, Announces New Album
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By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Grammy-nominated R&B crooner Tamia has a big return to the charts planned and it begins with a new label home. The singer has signed with Def Jam Recordings and announced the spring 2015 release of her sixth studio album, reports Billboard.com.

The new project will be a follow-up to 2012’s Beautiful Surprise, which debuted at the number six spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart and marked Tamia’s return to the scene after taking a six-year hiatus from the industry. The album earned the singer two Grammy nods.

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In typical celeb fashion today, Tamia announced the news via Instagram by sharing a photo of the big signing with the caption: “Let me introduce you to my new family #defjam #wegotthis #newmusic”

What type of sound would you like to hear from Tamia next? Her classic sultry, romantic classics or something just a little different? Tell us below!