Tamar began her career as a vocalist in a group of six singing, dancing, rapping preteens called Girls Tyme. After losing on Star Search, the budding stars continued on separate paths. Tamar opted to pursue a solo career. (Three of her former Girl friends--Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Latavia Robertson—would eventually form powerhouse Destiny’s Child.)

A few years later, Tamar’s demo caught the attention of music royalty: Prince. Tamar was invited to his Paisley Park studio and offered a production contract . Though she didn’t get to meet his royal badness and a deal wasn’t sealed, a seed was planted.

Tamar cultivated her talent at Houston’s Fame equivalent—The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts—and was among 20 honorees selected from a field of 8000 international applicants for the Presidential Scholar for the Arts award. Intent on furthering her career and her education, Tamar headed to Los Angeles to study music at the University of Southern California. She graduated not only with classical training and a Bachelor of Music degree, but also with the ability to sing in French, Italian, German, and Swahili.

In early 2005, at the behest and invitation of famed choreographer Fatima Robinson, Tamar attended an awards show after-party hosted by Prince. Seizing the opportunity, she reintroduced herself and a million dollar question followed: “Can you sing for me?” Prince asked. The answer was clear: Tamar blew him away and the seed began to grow.

Tamar became a vocalist in Prince’s band, performing at his renowned house parties, and even joining him on stage for a solo at the NAACP Image Awards. While contributing background vocals on Prince’s 3121 album, she also began recording her own. By the end of the year, the student and teacher were both signed to Universal Republic Records. Now, Prince was ready to introduce his “favorite singer” to the world.

A veritable knockout with voluminous hair, desirable curves and feisty moves, Tamar was by Prince’s side on "Saturday Night Live," "Good Morning America," and both the 2006 BET and Brit Awards. And yes, that’s Tamar working it in his Fury video.

Tamar began composing “My Name is Tamar…” two years ago after meeting two Atlanta musicians, the Jets, while on the road with “The Marriage Counselor.” Composed of fourteen songs, “My Name is Tamar…” compels you to appreciate where Tamar began her journey to where she is now: an artist whose trials have maintained her to establish a career that spans through time.

The albums persuasive song is her single “Heartbeat.” A melodic flux of desire, Tamar describes Heartbeat as her analytical approach to writing a song. “Heartbeat” is an innuendo of the physicality’s of one’s heartbeat yearning for an ear to hear her as she sings “Baby, listen to my heartbeat.”

Tamar continues to expand her audiences, being the most talked about performer that one must experience. Through this anticipation, Tamar perseveres as a force to be reckoned with.