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Tammy Harris

Putting MUSIC back in the MUSIC industry!

About Me

"COME OVER" is a finalist in the August 2006 Song of the Year Competition for the R&B / Hip-Hop Category
SONG OF THE YEAR
"Baby I Need You" is a runner-up in the November 2006 Song of the Year Competition for the Adult Contemporary Category.
http://www.songoftheyear.com/winners/2006/runnerups/nov/runr nov.htm
Tamara (Tammy) Nichole Harris is a talented lyricist and vocalist from Chicago, Illinois who is earning her cap as a producer as well. Tammy's music is a smooth blend of traditional R&B soul music fused with elements of Jazz & Funk. Tammy's style had been described by many as reminiscent of the timing of Phyllis Hyman, the vibrato of Stephanie Mills, a waver like Denise Williams, and the class and style of Nancy Wilson.
Tammy's debut album, Can't Keep A Good Woman Down", released in 2003 is a mix of funky grooves, attitude with raw emotions, yet feminine in every since of the word. The debut single, "Only To You", is a heart-felt ballad of a woman who has previously encountered unhappy love situations and has finally found the person that she believes is the key. "Only To You" encompasses the essence of love. The title track, "Can't Keep A Good Woman Down", is a testament to strength of women who endure various obstacles on a daily basis. Tammy co-wrote and co-produced all tunes on this album.
"Can't Keep A Good Woman Down" offers the listener so much from start to finish.
Tammy's most recent "Natural Vibe" released May 29, 2007 offers a deeper listen into the artistry of Miss Harris. This album features remixes of the title songs and "Come Over" by The Remix King, Grammy award winning Maurice Joshua and Rob Diggy whose credits include the Grammy winning re-mix of Crazy in Love for Beyonce. All songs on this project are live band songs with talents lent by some of Chicago's hottest, most sought after and most talented musicians. The title song is a collaboration with W. Terence Jackson out of Texas and Clarence Ferguson out of New York. The single is already creating a buzz.
Featuring remakes by Tammy's favorite three female vocalists of all time - Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman & Nancy Wilson, as well as, great new original songs like "Come Over", "Take Me Away", "You Are" and of course the title cut "Natural Vibe", this entire project is going to be hot! Keep an ear out!
Tammy received an honorable mention in the 2002 & 2003 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for her songs "I'm Through; I'm Done" and "Only To You" respectively. Additionally, "Only To You", "Illusion of Love", "No Other Love", & "Love Your Neighbor" reached the top ten for Illinois, the Midwest, and Top Female Vocal Production with www.broadjam.com. "Illusion of Love" also reached the aforementioned categories, as well as, Broadjam ..1 singles. Tammy reached the top 20 with American Idol Underground for "No Other Love."
And there is more to come...
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Member Since: 9/30/2006
Band Website: rootsoul.com
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Peace & Blessings,
Tammy

Influences: Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Q, Stevie Wonder, Ashford & Simpson, Anita Baker, Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Diane Warren, Carole King, David Foster, The Commodores, EWF, Prince, HDH (Motown), The Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oats, Duran Duran, The Police, John Lennon and many, many, more...

Sounds Like: A smooth blend of old school R&B Soul fused with elements of Jazz & Funk.

Record Label: Root Soul
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Triple Negative Breast Cancer & African-American Women

African-American women are at a higher risk for this aggressive and deadly form of breast cancer that is very difficult to treat.  Please read the article below for more info.  If you have a...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:47:00 PST

Live Web Broadcast for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3Day Walk

Artists United For Cures (AUFC) in conjunction with Brown Eye Entertainment, Ohana Promotions & Root Soul Productions is having a fundraiser July 31, 2008 at The Cubby Bear located at 1059 W. Addi...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:13:00 PST

Orphan Works Bill- STOP THIS LEGISLATION!!!!

Artists need to view this and fight this bill with your local legislatures.  It's important and they are trying to again take the rights for our creative efforts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:33:00 PST

Should Florida & Michigan count in the Primaries?

While I firmly believe that every citizen should exercise their right to vote and that all votes should be counted, how could you possibly allow Michigan to count when Obama was not even on the ballot...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:58:00 PST

Artists United For Cures

Artists United For Cures (AUFC) is a non-profit organization that I have envisioned for a long time and recently began to actually formulate.  I have long believed that in this life we have to th...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Sun, 04 May 2008 04:16:00 PST

RootSoul Radio

Hey if you want to hear some great music programmed by yours truly just take a listen to the station I programmed.  Now I couldn't add all of my favorite music because I had to choose from their ...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:14:00 PST

Artists First

Please tune in tomorrow at 9PM CST (10PM EST, 7PM PST) to listen to a feature of my music and an interview that will offer a bit more insight into me, Root Soul Productions and why I decided to go the...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:11:00 PST

The Wind Down Zone- Tammy Harris Exclusive

Listen to Dave Whidborne Saturday’s from 10PM-2AM.  Dave will be featuring an exclusive Tammy Harris mix of "Natural Vibe."  Never played on radio.  You can only hear this from DJ...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 03:01:00 PST

Still Topping the Serious Soul Charts

"Natural Vibe" first entered the Serious Soul charts at 10 when it was nationally and international released in July of 2007.  Soul Express featured the stellar review written by Barry Towler wh...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:17:00 PST

Natural Vibe on the Soul Tracks Top 10

Hey guys I just received this great news from Chris at Soul Tracks and I would like to thank Chris for sharing it with me.  Natural Vibe is in the Top 10 of the Soul Tracks charts.  &nb...
Posted by Tammy Harris on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 03:06:00 PST