Tamia, 1975
Actors · May 9, 1975
Tamia
★ HOW OLD IS TAMIA?
Tamia is 51 years old, born May 9, 1975 in United States · Taurus.
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About
Tamia is a Canadian singer and songwriter born May 9, 1975. She earned Grammy nominations early in her career collaborating with producer Quincy Jones on his 1995 album Q's Jook Joint. Her self-titled debut and subsequent albums for Elektra Records—including A Nu Day and More—spawned R&B chart hits like "So Into You" and "Stranger in My House". A Taurus, she's a six-time Grammy nominee and NAACP Image Award recipient.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Tamia Marilyn Washington Hill is a Canadian singer and songwriter born May 9, 1975, in Windsor, Ontario. She performed in singing and dancing competitions as a child before signing a development deal with Warner Bros. Records in 1994. That year, veteran producer Quincy Jones invited her to collaborate on his album Q's Jook Joint (1995), earning her Grammy Award nominations for "You Put a Move on My Heart" and "Slow Jams".
Her self-titled debut album dropped in 1998, followed by successful releases through Elektra Records: A Nu Day (2000) and More (2004). Singles including "So Into You", "Stranger in My House", and "Imagination" became pop and R&B chart staples, alongside collaborations like "Into You", "Missing You", and "Spend My Life with You". Since leaving Elektra, she has released most projects independently through her label Plus One Music Group and partnerships with Def Jam Recordings and eOne Music.
In 2015, her album Love Life peaked at number two on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, her highest chart position on that ranking. She is a six-time Grammy Award nominee, NAACP Image Award recipient, and four-time Juno Award nominee. As a singer, she performs live, records albums, and writes original material. Born a Taurus, her life-path number 9 reflects completion and humanitarian influence. Tamia has been married to former basketball player Grant Hill since 1999 and has two daughters. In 2003, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and became an advocate for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, Tamia performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. In 1994, she signed a development deal with Warner Bros. Records. That same year, veteran producer Quincy Jones selected her to collaborate on his album Q's Jook Joint, released in 1995.
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Trivia
- Collaborated with producer Quincy Jones on his 1995 album Q's Jook Joint, earning Grammy nominations for "You Put a Move on My Heart" and "Slow Jams".
- Her 2015 album Love Life peaked at number two on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, becoming her highest-charting album on that chart.
- Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2003, she became an advocate for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
- Married to former NBA player Grant Hill since 1999; they have two daughters.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Tamia often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 9 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Nick RobinsonPig · 1995
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Brian MayPig · 1947
CHALLENGING
- Patrick MöllekenRooster · 1993
- Ewa Farna
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tamia?
- Tamia is 51 years old (born May 9, 1975).
- When is Tamia's birthday?
- Tamia was born on May 9, 1975.
- What is Tamia's zodiac sign?
- Tamia is a Taurus, born May 9, 1975.
- What is Tamia's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tamia was born in 1975, the year of the Wood Rabbit.
- Where is Tamia from?
- Tamia is from United States.
- What does Tamia do?
- Tamia is a actor.
- Is Tamia still alive?
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