Today, From The Vault is back with yet another undeniable R&B classic. This week’s pick comes courtesy of Tamia.
It’s the ever-enchanting ‘So Into You.’
The late ’90s brought an influx of new R&B acts. Canadian songbird Tamia was one of the lucky few who managed to put a permanent spell on the audience – pun intended – instantly. After a Quincy Jones collaboration and a Jermaine Dupri-assisted single, the songbird hatched a release that would become her most prolific offering.
Written by Tamia alongside Tim & Bob (who produced the track), 1998’s ‘You’ was built around a sample of the Commodores and includes backing vocals by Mario Winans.
It was a moderate hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #30, but fared way better on the R&B/Hip-Hop tally where it reached the seventh position.
Five years after its release, rapper Fabolous sampled the track and asked Tamia to cut some new vocals, resulting in a higher Hot 100 peak (#4) and a more international reach for the song.
Harvey White directed its accompanying visual, which mirrored her long-distance relationship with basketball player Grant Hill – who would become her husband the following year.
The singer can be seen lounging with her girl squad which includes a young Nicole Richie.
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For over 20 years, this revered jam has only grown in popularity – and we can understand why.
With a powerful yet restrained delivery, an earworm of a melody, and timeless production, it is the blueprint for many a successful R&B mid-tempo…’til this day.
A bonafide classic.
Can’t wait for her live album to drop this year!!!
IDGAF what anyone says almost all her songs that she drop are hits whether they hit the top spot or not (and she can blow the mic)..not sure why she is so underrated but she gets play in my crib on the daily.
Agreed! 🤳🏾
Masterpiece I was listing to this yesterday
Took the words out my mouth lol…MASTERPIECE 💯 Damn! And TGJ is right, it’s the musical blueprint for SO many songs! ❤️🎶
Well, Tamia slayed me DOWN today 🤣🤳🏽 It just goes to show that the 80’s and 90’s had everything contemporary music pretty much needed with a few more flourishes added here and there *Mariah voice* lmaooooooooo 💋
One hit wonder
Shut up b**** your mom was a one hit wonder to your crackhead simp ass daddy
Don’t talk to me. You disgusting P**!
Love Tamia and her beautiful voice
Monica could never 💯
Monica is more relevant and successful than Tamia. What y’all stupid gays be on lol🙄
QUEENica keeps you ugly asssss hoeeeessss pressed💋
And one more thing lol…I should’ve known Tamia was from CANADA…it makes perfect musical sense…they have a certain je ne sais quoi lmaooooooooo 🎶 🤳🏽