This solo debut from
Toni Braxton's younger sister,
Tamar is both impressive and enjoyable. It features a fitting mix of soulful ballads and upbeat rhythm tracks, replete with mellow harmonies and sassy backbeats.
Tamar collaborates with top-notch producers
Jermaine Dupri and Tricky Stewart to create a smooth, radio-friendly sound along the lines of
Mariah Carey and
Christina Aguilera. While not in possession of a vocal range as refined as her sister Toni,
Tamar hits her own mark on standout tracks "If You Don't Wanna Love Me," "Tonight," and "Get None." This recording is primarily a quiet display of
Tamar's competence at present day rhythm & blues with some contemporary hip-hop flavor thrown in. If it wasn't such an all-around good listen, it would certainly be worthy of recognition on the basis of its professional presentation alone. ~ Roxanne Blanford