Artist description Tamika Williams-Clark brings a fresh sound to Oakland's growing R & B scene by tapping the familiar musical turf of the soulful Philadelphia and Detroit sounds of Aretha Franklin to Phyllis Hyman and combining it with the technique and dramatic warmth of Anita Baker or Natalie Cole. And to that rich history, Tamika adds her own dose of sultry urban influences to release a dynamic voice for a new century.

Music Style Classic R & B, infused with Straight Ahead Jazz and Funk

Musical Influences Anita Baker, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson, Teena Marie, Will Downing

Group Members Tamika Williams-Clark, Songwriter, Lead and Background Vocals, Executive Producer Jimi Fischer, Songwriter, Background Vocals, Lead Instrumentalist, Producer

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Drums, Percussions, Etc

Albums My Message (EP)

Press Reviews ...Driven by a bass groove that brings to mind Rose Royce's "You're a Winner", the opening "Chocolate Caramel Brown" is one funky gem of a song. The vocals dramatize the lyrics most effectively, touching on lust, anxiety and a sort of old-fashioned pride that suggests Sonia Sanchez or Amina Baraka poems put to song... Splendid - October 22,2001 ...There are some tight ass harmonies in CC Brown and there's a beautiful lilting guitar in "Why Don't You Believe" inviting the listener in. You have our attention Ms. Clark, where are you going to take us? Muse’s Muse – October 23,2001

Location Oakland, CA - USA

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