Passion Like Fire

Passion Like Fire
Studio album by Tamia
Released September 7, 2018[1]
Label Plus One
Producer 44:29
Tamia chronology
Love Life
(2015)Love Life2015		 Passion Like Fire
(2018)
Singles from Passion Like Fire
  1. "Leave It Smokin'"
    Released: April 27, 2018

Passion Like Fire is the seventh studio album by Canadian singer Tamia. It was released on September 7, 2018 through Plus One Music Group and 21 Entertainment.[1] Her first project to be distributed by eOne Music, its release marked twenty years since the release of her solo debut single "Imagination" and its eponymous parent album.[2] A breakaway from her previous album Love Life (2015), the singer worked with a smaller team of collaborators on the album, involving longtime contributors Lil Ronnie, Shep Crawford and Salaam Remi.[3][4]

The album debuted at number 145 on the US Billboard 200, becoming her lowest-charting album yet, while reaching number 17 on Top R&B Albums chart. Its release was preceded by the singles "Leave It Smokin'" and "Today I Do", the former of which became her biggest hit in years, peaking at number two on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs.[1] In support of the album, Tamia embarked on the Passion Like Fire Tour which launched on September 18, 2018 and will visit most of the major US cities.[5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Rolling Stone[6]

In his review for Rolling Stone magazine, Elias Light rated Passion Like Fire three out of five stars. He felt that while Tamia's "voice is always resplendent", she "doesn't find enough sharp songs" to include on the album.[6] Complimenting her collaborations with Salaam Remi and Shep Crawford, he criticized her decision to work with Lil' Ronnie on the majority of the album, commenting that "these two never gel".[6]

Commercial performance

In the United States, Passion Like Fire debuted at number 145 on the Billboard 200 in the issue dated September 22, 2018, becoming Tamia's lowest debut as well as her first studio album to miss the upper half on the chart.[7] While the album also debuted at number 17 on the Top R&B Albums, it marked her first project not to chart on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[7]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."If I Had to Choose"3:12
2."Leave It Smokin'"3:54
3."It's Yours"4:37
4."Lost in You"3:27
5."Today I Do"3:29
6."When the Sun Comes Up"2:51
7."Tell Me How"4:18
8."Deeper"3.56
9."Stay"3:33
10."Not for Long"3:38
11."Better"3:52
12."You Are Loved"3:42

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[7] 145
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[7] 17

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref
Various September 7, 2018 Plus One [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Passion Like Fire on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  2. ↑ Lamarre, Carl (May 5, 2018). "Tamia on 'So Into You' Turning 20, Her Secret to Longevity & Memories of Touring With Quincy Jones". Billboard.com. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Tamia Interview: New Album "Passion Like Fire", New Single "Leave it Smokin", Motivation for New Music". YouKnowIGotSoul.com. May 19, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  4. ↑ Porter, Lauren (July 24, 2018). "The Sweetest Exclusive: Tamia Premieres New 'Today I Do' Music Video". Essence.com. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Tamia Announces 'Passion Like Fire' Tour (Dates)". Singersroom.com. July 24, 2018. Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  6. 1 2 3 Light, Elias (September 10, 2018). "Review: Tamia's 'Passion Like Fire' Needs More Spark". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "Tamia Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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